Hillside Excavation & Slope Repair
Hillside lots are where Foos Excavation stands apart. For four decades we've graded, stabilized, and repaired some of the most challenging slopes in Los Angeles — from the bluffs of Pacific Palisades and the canyons of Malibu to the foothills of Altadena and La Cañada.
Hillside work is unforgiving. It requires the right equipment, experienced operators, and careful planning around soils reports, geotechnical requirements, and city inspections. That's exactly what we deliver.
Hillside Services
Slope and hillside repair
Restoring failed or eroded slopes to a safe, stable condition
Retaining wall excavation & footings
Footings, dirt export and backfill
Hillside grading
Cut and fill on steep terrain with certified compaction
Drainage grading
Directing water away from structures and slopes
Custom hillside building pads
Engineered pads for new custom homes
Tight-access hillside work
We operate where larger crews can't
Why Hillside Experience Matters
A mistake on a hillside doesn't just delay a project — it can compromise the entire structure. Our team works closely with your geotechnical engineer, civil engineer, and city inspectors to ensure every cut, fill, and compaction lift meets specification. General contractors across Encino, Studio City, and the Hollywood Hills trust us on their most sensitive hillside sites.
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Service Areas
Malibu • Pacific Palisades • Altadena • Hollywood Hills • Bel Air • Beverly Hills Post Office • Topanga • Calabasas • La Cañada • Glendale • and hillside communities throughout LA & Ventura County.
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Request a Hillside Site Evaluation
Every hillside is different. Call (310) 666-2563 for a free site walk and estimate.