Play terrace
Poured-in-place rubber
Under equipment, with depth set by fall height.
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Service Area · Del Cerro
Surfacing for Del Cerro’s Hillside Homes, HOAs and Schools
Del Cerro, meaning “of the hill,” is a hilly residential neighborhood. We help homeowners, associations and schools turn sloping ground into usable play areas, paths and lawns.
- Hillside properties
- HOAs
- Schools
- Free estimates
Example porous rubber under a hillside play structure
Quick Answer
Hillside surfacing in Del Cerro
We cover Del Cerro along with the rest of the Navajo area. Nearly every request here involves a change in level: a play area cut into a slope, steps and paths between terraces, or a transition where new surfacing meets an existing patio.
Del Cerro is a hilly residential neighborhood in eastern San Diego, part of the Navajo community planning area. It borders San Carlos, Allied Gardens, the College Area, Grantville and the city of La Mesa, and sits near Lake Murray. Grade changes are the main planning factor on most lots.
Del Cerro at a glance
- Where
- Navajo community planning area, bordering La Mesa
- Typical sites
- Hillside backyards, HOA common areas, school play yards
- Site factors
- Grade changes, runoff, transitions to patios and steps
- Surfaces we suggest
- PIP on level pads, porous rubber on slopes, turf on flatter terraces
- Estimates
- Free; call (888) 902-3777
Slope Guide
How we handle common grade situations.
Typical approaches on Del Cerro hillside lots; the site visit confirms each one.
| Grade situation | Typical approach | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| A gentle slope between areas | A path that follows the grade | Porous rubber |
| A steeper section | Steps, terraces or planting instead of a surfaced slope | Porous rubber on the flat parts |
| A play set on sloping ground | A prepared, level pad | Poured-in-place rubber |
| New surface meeting a patio or walk | A flush, restrained edge | Either, detailed at the edge |
Drainage is planned together with the grade so runoff ends up where it should.
Core Services
What we install in Del Cerro.
See each service page for more.
Poured-In-Place Rubber
Play surfacing on prepared pads.
Porous Rubber
Hillside paths and terrace surfaces.
Artificial Grass
Lawns on flatter terraces.
Playground Equipment
Play equipment for homes and schools.
Shade Structures
Shade over terraces and play areas.
PIP Maintenance & Repair
Repairs to existing rubber surfaces.
PIP, Porous or Turf
Picking the surface for each terrace.
Each level of a hillside yard can have its own surface.
Connecting paths
Porous rubber
Joint-free paths that follow curves and gentle grades.
Lawn terrace
Artificial grass
A flat green area for games without mowing.
Around trees
Tree wells
Porous rubber around trunks on planted slopes.
Who We Serve
Who we work with in Del Cerro.
Homeowners, associations and nearby schools.
Homeowners
Terraced yards, play areas and paths.
HOAs
Common-area play spaces.
Schools
Play yards and repairs.
Landscape architects
Grading and drainage plans.
Builders & remodelers
Surfacing within renovations.
Property managers
Upkeep for rentals.
Our Process
Our five steps on a hillside lot.
Grades, drainage and edges are settled before any surface is chosen.
01
Project Discovery
We talk about how you want to use each level of the property.
02
Site Evaluation & Planning
We measure each terrace, check runoff and note where new surfaces meet existing patios or steps.
03
Design & Specification
A surface and edge detail for each area, priced in a written estimate.
04
Preparation & Installation
Pads and path bases are shaped to the grade, edges set, and surfaces installed.
05
Final Review & Care Guidance
We walk each level with you and explain cleaning and inspection.
Hillside work depends on grading, access to each level, the weather and cure time. See our process
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods around Del Cerro.
The rest of the Navajo area and nearby communities.
FAQ
Del Cerro questions.
For hillside homeowners, HOAs and schools.
Talk to a surfacing specialist
Get help choosing, designing and scoping the right surface.
Do you work in Del Cerro?
Yes. Del Cerro is part of our San Diego service area. See all areas served.
Can steep parts of a yard be surfaced?
Very steep sections are usually better as steps, terraces or planting. We surface the paths and level areas between them.
How is a play set placed on a slope?
On a prepared, level pad, with PIP covering the area around the equipment.
What happens where new rubber meets our patio?
The edge is detailed to sit flush and stay in place, so there is no trip point.
Can you follow our landscape architect’s plan?
Yes. We can work from an existing grading or landscape plan and provide surfacing details.
How do I request an estimate?
Call (888) 902-3777 or use the form below.
Free Estimates
Have a hillside yard in Del Cerro?
Send photos of each level and how they connect. We’ll suggest surfaces and send a free estimate.
Request an Estimate
Let’s talk about your surfacing project.
Our playground surfacing specialists are here to assist you at every stage of the process, from choosing the right product to design and installation.
- 1Share your projectSite type, location and what you have in mind.
- 2We follow upA specialist reviews your needs and next steps.
- 3Get your estimateA recommended surface system and scope for your site.
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