ᐅ Retaining Higher-Level Neighboring Properties: L-Shaped Retaining Walls and Tips

Created on: 27 Feb 2021 14:31
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jaenno1
Hello everyone,

I need your expertise. Due to the new elevation of our new build, I have to retain neighboring properties that are higher. The required retaining height would be 1-1.5 m (3.3-5 feet).

My first choice was concrete retaining walls (L-shaped blocks), but I cannot install the footings pointing towards the neighbors, as this would significantly encroach on their land.

Do you have any ideas, tips, or alternatives for me?

Best regards
jaenno1
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icandoit
28 Feb 2021 14:18
Just ask your neighbor if he could please show you, as the new owner, the permit for the retaining wall.
If he doesn’t have it, he will look into it and try to reach an agreement himself.
Yaso2.018 Jan 2022 13:36
@jaenno1 : could you please share how you resolved this?

I'm facing a similar issue..
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jaenno1
19 Jan 2022 06:36
@Yaso2.0 Retaining wall blocks. I took all the existing heights and created almost to-scale terrain sections in AutoCAD. Then I considered how to model/shape the terrain in the respective areas and determined the height of my L-shaped blocks accordingly. The request is currently with the supplier..., but it won’t be exactly cheap.
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jaenno1
19 Jan 2022 06:37
I also need L-shaped blocks designed for a reversed load situation because the neighboring plots are at a higher elevation, and I cannot orient the footing towards the neighbors. Otherwise, if I want to place it directly on the boundary, I would have to excavate up to 1.0 m (3.3 ft).
I have also requested them in anthracite.

I hope this helps for now 😉 🙂.
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Stefan001
19 Jan 2022 07:46
jaenno1 schrieb:

I also need L-shaped concrete blocks with a reversed load scenario because the neighboring plots are at a higher elevation, and I cannot turn the base toward the neighbors. Otherwise, if I wanted to place it directly on the boundary, I would have to excavate up to 1.0 m (3.3 ft).
I have also requested them in anthracite color.

I hope this helps for now 😉 🙂.

I have never heard of L-shaped blocks with a "reversed load scenario." Is that something special?
If you just want to install the L-blocks the other way around: that probably won’t work well. The blocks gain their stability mainly from the weight of the soil resting on their base. Without that, they are very easily pushed out or tipped over.
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jaenno1
19 Jan 2022 08:38
Two technical diagrams of furniture components with dimensions H, D, FL, and side view

Maybe this helps to understand what I mean.