Escollera Rock Walls in Benalmádena
We build escollera rock walls in Benalmádena Pueblo, Arroyo de la Miel, Torrequebrada, Torremuelle and the developments on the slopes of the Sierra de Mijas. From €100/m² + VAT, with a fixed quote after our technician's visit.
- 5,0 ★ on Google
- Since 2006 building escollera walls
- Our own machinery
- Fixed price in writing
What the land is like in Benalmádena and which escollera walls we build
Benalmádena climbs from the coast up to the Calamorro, in the Sierra de Mijas. Benalmádena Pueblo and many developments (Torrequebrada, Torremuelle, La Capellanía) are on hillsides, with terraced plots and banks next to the houses.
We build walls to gain garden and pool space, hold back banks next to houses and access roads, and rebuild old walls. Being close to limestone quarries means we can use quarried block stone at a good price.
Escollera walls we build in Benalmádena
These are the most common jobs in Benalmádena. If yours is different, tell us: we'll look at it on the visit.
Hillside developments
Terraced gardens and pool platforms.
Banks next to houses
Retaining with drainage to protect the house.
Quarried block stone
Neat walls with stone from nearby quarries.
Access roads and ramps
Walls along sloping driveways.
Escollera walls in Benalmádena: common problems and how we solve them
These are the problems we come across most when people call us from Benalmádena, from Benalmádena Pueblo to Arroyo de la Miel. We explain what's going on and what we do.
The problem
The stream eats into the boundary in floods
Every flood the water undermines the bank and the plot loses metres.
How we solve it
Defensive escollera with large blocks and the toe buried below the streambed, with the regional government's authorisation when needed.
The problem
The edge of the track is collapsing
The access track is getting narrower because the edge is falling down the hillside and cars can no longer pass safely.
How we solve it
Escollera wall at the foot of the track, compacted backfill and a ditch to carry water away.
The problem
Collapsed farm terraces
Olive, almond or avocado terraces have fallen in and the good soil is being lost.
How we solve it
We rebuild the terraces with local stone escollera and replace the topsoil on top.
The problem
The bank crumbles with every rainfall
Soil keeps falling bit by bit, the fence leans and every storm takes a piece of the plot.
How we solve it
Escollera wall with the first course buried in firm ground and drainage behind, so water drains away without pushing.
Escollera wall prices in Benalmádena
An escollera wall is priced per square metre of exposed face (length × height). Here's the guide figure; the fixed price is given by our technician after seeing the land.
Escollera wall in Benalmádena
from €100/m² + VAT
That's the starting price for jobs with good access, stone nearby and little earthmoving.
Work out the starting price of your wall
Minimum guide price, at €100/m². Doesn't include difficult access, large stone or earthworks. The fixed quote is always given after the technician's visit.
Request a technician's visitWhat changes the price in Benalmádena
The stone. Quarried block stone from nearby quarries: a good price and a neat finish.
Access. Steep streets with little room in developments: we assess the machinery on the visit.
More detail on prices, stone types and how it's calculated on our escollera walls in Málaga.
What a good escollera wall needs
An escollera wall lasts for decades if it's built properly from the bottom up. This is how we do it in Benalmádena.
The right stone
Large, sound blocks at the base and decreasing size towards the top. Rounded or broken stone doesn't interlock like quarried rock.
Batter
The wall leans against the slope with a slight inward incline. A vertical escollera wall performs worse and is less stable.
Drainage
Drainage pipe and gravel behind the wall so water can escape. Without drainage, water pushes the wall in every storm.
How we build your escollera wall in Benalmádena
You send us photos
By WhatsApp or with the form: photos, approximate measurements and location.
Technician's visit
We look at the land in Benalmádena: height, water, soil and machine access.
Fixed quote
In writing, with measurements, stone type and timescale. What you sign is what you pay.
Work done by our own crew
Foundation, drainage, blocks interlocked with a grab, backfill and clean-up.
Escollera wall cases we see in Benalmádena
Typical situations that come up in the area and how they're solved.
A garden that was slipping away
The situation. Plot with a bank down to the street; the lower part of the garden gave way with every storm and the fence was starting to lean.
The solution. Escollera wall with a buried foundation and drainage; a flat stretch of garden is gained.
Pool on a sloping plot
The situation. The owners wanted a pool, but the land fell away towards the neighbour below.
The solution. Cut, compacted platform and escollera on the low side to hold it.
Boundary next to a stream
The situation. Every flood took a piece of the plot.
The solution. Defensive escollera with the toe buried below the streambed, with the regional government's authorisation.
These are typical examples of common situations, not quotes. Every job is assessed on the visit.
Where we work in Benalmádena
We work throughout the municipality of Benalmádena and the surrounding area.
Also near Benalmádena
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Machinery and escollera wall.
Do you need a licence for an escollera wall in Benalmádena?
In Benalmádena it's processed at the town hall; in developments it's also worth checking the community rules.
It's regulated by Andalusia's LISTA Law . On the visit we'll tell you what paperwork you need.
Shall we handle the licence for you?
If you'd rather not deal with the paperwork, TRÁMITA, our building licence office,, can process it for you with Benalmádena town hall.
What our clients say
Rating of MURES on Google
Teresa García Mesa
Very happy with the work. They built me an escollera rock wall and did some earthworks, and I was very satisfied. Very professional.
Nacho
They proposed a wall over three metres high that fitted in with the existing features. […] They showed great professionalism, honesty and commitment, listening to the client and adapting to every requirement.
Send us photos of your land and we'll give you a guide price
Fill in the form with the approximate measurements, a few photos and the location. Our technician reviews it and we call you with a guide price and to arrange the visit. No obligation.
For an accurate price
- One photo from a distance, showing the whole slope.
- Another of the access: where the machine would get in.
- Approximate length and height: a rough guess is fine.
What happens next
- Our technician reviews the photos and calls you.
- We give you a guide price.
- Free visit and a fixed written quote.
Prefer WhatsApp?
Send us the photos and location on WhatsApp and we'll reply straight away.
Send on WhatsAppAreas of Benalmádena where we work
- Benalmádena Pueblo
- Arroyo de la Miel
- Torrequebrada
- Torremuelle
- La Capellanía
- Benalmádena Costa
Escollera wall FAQs in Benalmádena
Do you work in Arroyo de la Miel and Benalmádena Pueblo?
Yes, throughout the municipality: Benalmádena Pueblo, Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena Costa and developments such as Torrequebrada or Torremuelle.
How much does an escollera wall cost in Benalmádena?
From €100/m² + VAT with good access. In developments with little room for the machine the price may go up. The fixed quote is given after the visit.
Which company builds escollera walls in Benalmádena?
MURES builds escollera walls in Benalmádena: we're a Vélez-Málaga company specialising in natural stone retaining walls, excavation and earthworks, with our own machinery and crew and a 5.0 rating on Google. We handle everything: visit, fixed written quote, stone, excavation, placement and drainage.
How long does it take to build an escollera wall in Benalmádena?
It depends on the length, height and access. A small wall can be finished in a few days and a large one, with a lot of earthmoving, can take several weeks. The timescale is stated in writing in the quote.
Does the technician's visit cost anything?
The visit is free and with no obligation if the land or the job is yours, whether or not you hire us. If you're still thinking about buying a plot and want us to assess its feasibility, that visit costs €100 + VAT, and if you end up buying and hire us for the work, we deduct it from the quote.
Do you build gabion walls?
No, MURES doesn't build gabion walls. We build escollera, stone masonry and reinforced concrete walls, which cover almost every case on farms and plots in Málaga.
What type of stone is used in an escollera wall?
Mainly quarried limestone from the province, for its hardness and colour, which suits the landscape. Whenever possible we use stone from a nearby quarry to keep haulage costs down. On the visit we show you the options.
What maintenance does an escollera wall need?
Very little: check that the drainage doesn't get blocked and remove any large vegetation growing between the stones. A well-built wall needs nothing more.
Can you build the wall if access in Benalmádena is difficult?
Yes. Before quoting, we check where the lorry and machine can get in. If the track is narrow or steep, we work with smaller machinery or in phases. Access is reflected in the quote, so there are no surprises on the day.
Do I need a licence to build an escollera wall?
In Andalusia, walls and earthworks normally require a licence or responsible declaration under the LISTA Law, and tall walls or those next to roads and watercourses may need an engineering project. We tell you on the visit and, if you like, TRÁMITA can handle the paperwork for you.
Keep reading
Escollera rock retaining walls in Málaga
Stone types, construction and price.
See →Escollera wall price per m²
Calculator from €100/m².
See →Retaining walls
Escollera, concrete or masonry.
See →Concrete walls
Reinforced concrete, made to measure.
See →Stone masonry walls
Exposed stone and dry stone.
See →How to hold back soil
Solutions for banks and slopes.
See →Escollera rock walls in Torremolinos
Stone walls in the area.
See →Escollera rock walls in Fuengirola
Stone walls in the area.
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