# Grading permit SF755388 at 25 Cedrus Av, Boston

Boston Inspectional Services Department permit SF755388: issued Sep 29, 2017 for grading work at 25 Cedrus Av. Repair/Replace existing retaining walls and existing stairs. All walls (railroad tie, block concrete and poured concrete) will be replaced with interlocking stacked masonry. All stairs will be repaired and resurfaced with granite treads. Detailed scope of work listed below. Part I - Walls ~ Remove existing concrete/timber retaining walls and dispose ~ Excavate existing soil and base for trench/footing ~ Install gravel / stone dust footing and compact ~ Install Allen Block Walls to designated height ~ Install drainage pipes and geo grid reinforcement behind walls. ~ Backfill cores of block with crushed stone and approximately 2-4 feet of crushed stone behind wall. ~ Cap wall with Allen Block caps and adhesive Front Wall - 23' long by 3.0' - 5.5' high Driveway Wall (right side) - 25' long by 2.5' - 4.5' high Driveway Wall (left side) - 32' long by 4.5' - 6.0' high Part II - Stairs ~ Remove existing rails and set aside ~ Demo/Repair what is needed to install new treads and risers ~ Install granite treads on stairs, platforms and side walls using type "S" masonry cement ~ Skim coat sides of stairs with U-Trowel waterproof stucco ~ Apply either brick veneers or stucco on risers ~ Apply sealant.

- Permit number: SF755388
- Issued: Sep 29, 2017
- Type of work: Grading (city: Other, Short Form Bldg Permit)
- Status: Issued (city: Open)
- Reported cost: $33,500
- ZIP code: 02131
- All permits at this address: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-cedrus-av/

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