Serving Menlo Park, CA
Marin Landscaping is based in Menlo Park, so this is home turf. We build paver patios, driveways and walkways, concrete work and wood fences for Menlo Park homeowners, with free estimates.
Working in Menlo Park
Menlo Park runs from Belle Haven, east of Highway 101, to the hillier ground around Sharon Heights and Stanford Hills in the southwest. Most of it sits low on the Bay plain, and neighborhoods range from The Willows and Suburban Park to Linfield Oaks, Park Forest, Allied Arts and Felton Gables.
On flat ground, drainage and what sits under the surface matter as much as the surface itself. We build every paver patio, driveway and walkway on a compacted base, and every concrete slab on prepared ground, so the work stays level through the wet months.
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What we build
The same eight services, built by the same Menlo Park crew. Tap one to see how we build it.
PaversA paver patio gives you a flat, tough spot for dining, grilling and hanging out. We lay out the shape, build a compacted base, set the pavers and lock them in.
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PaversA paver driveway adds curb appeal and handles daily traffic. The base does the heavy lifting, so we build it deep and set the pavers tight.
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PaversWalkways and steps that feel good underfoot and stay easy to keep clean. Straight, curved or stepped to follow the lay of your yard.
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PaversAdd a fire pit, seating area or a bigger patio footprint, so the yard works after dark too.
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ConcreteA poured concrete driveway is a clean, long-lasting surface. We prep the base, set the forms, pour and finish it.
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ConcreteFlat, smooth and built to last. Concrete patios, walkways, pads and slabs poured and finished to the shape you need.
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FencesA wood fence brings privacy and gives your yard a clear edge. We set the posts, hang the rails and boards, and keep the lines straight.
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FencesA leaning fence or a sagging gate doesn't always mean a whole new fence. We fix what can be fixed and build gates that swing right.
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Local ground, local rules and local habits that shape a good paver, concrete or fence job.
The city's environmental report for its ConnectMenlo plan describes Bay mud as the prevailing soil near the Bay, with clay-rich, poorly drained soil in the northeast and alluvium over bedrock in the southern parts. Soil varies lot by lot. Clay and slow-draining ground is where a deeper base earns its keep, so we check yours at the estimate.
Menlo Park protects heritage trees: non-oak trees with a trunk 15 inches across or more, and California native oaks 10 inches or more. Work inside the root zone of a protected tree needs a city-approved tree protection plan before a grading or construction permit is issued.
Homes that front Santa Cruz Avenue follow their own fence procedure and design criteria, including no chain link or barbed wire and landscaping between the property line and the fence.
A new driveway approach, or any work in the public right-of-way, needs an encroachment permit from the city's Engineering Division.
Rules at a glance
A plain-language summary of what the Menlo Park code says, to help you plan. Codes get amended and every lot is different, so treat it as a starting point.
| Topic | What the code says |
|---|---|
| Fence height, front yard | 4 ft in the required front setback. |
| Fence height, elsewhere | 7 ft on the rest of the lot. 3 ft inside the corner-lot triangle, which runs 35 ft along each street from the intersection. |
| Fence permit | Wood fences up to 7 ft are on the city's list of work exempt from a building permit. Fences above the zoning height limits need a use permit from the city. |
| Retaining walls | Exempt from a building permit only up to 2 ft, measured from the top of the footing, and only if the wall is not holding back extra load. That is stricter than the state exemption. |
| Driveways and sidewalks | On the city's list of work exempt from a building permit. Work in the public right-of-way is separate and needs an encroachment permit. |
Rules change and lots differ. Check the current requirements with the Menlo Park Community Development Department, Building Division (701 Laurel St, (650) 330-6704). We walk the lot with you at the free estimate and point out what to ask.
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ZIP codes we cover in Menlo Park: 94025 and 94026. Not sure about yours? Use the ZIP checker.
Questions
Wood fences up to 7 feet are on the city's list of work exempt from a building permit, but zoning still limits fences to 4 feet in the front setback and 7 feet elsewhere, with 3 feet near corners. Homes on Santa Cruz Avenue have extra rules. Confirm with the city before you build.
It can. Clay and poorly draining ground call for a thicker compacted base. CMHA's rule of thumb is about 50% more base for each ideal condition that is missing. We check your ground at the free estimate before we talk about depth.
Yes. Menlo Park is where we are based, and we take jobs across the city, from Belle Haven to Sharon Heights.
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