ᐅ Raising the ground level of the plot – we’re doing it now, neighbor is still waiting
Created on: 24 Oct 2020 20:39
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Hello everyone,
We are developing a plot of land with a slight slope. The entire plot will be filled with 0.30 m to 1.10 m (1 to 3.6 feet) of fill. The neighboring properties (on both the left and right) have similar conditions. Overall, I need to retain approximately 65 linear meters (213 feet) of soil using retaining walls, concrete blocks, or similar structures.
I have not yet been able to identify the neighbor on the left. I contacted the neighbor on our right side to ask if he plans to add fill as well, since if both of us fill against each other, we might be able to save costs on retaining walls or similar structures. He told me he intends to wait until I have installed the retaining walls because I will be adding fill anyway. Then, he plans to add fill against my retaining walls, which would save him the cost of building his own retaining structures.
That statement made me somewhat angry. Of course, I face the problem if I build first and he reacts afterward, but I find his approach unacceptable.
Now I am wondering what options I have. My first thought is to install the retaining walls not exactly on the property line but with a 10 cm (4 inches) gap. I imagine that this would mean he is not allowed to fill against my walls and would have to pay for his own retaining structures.
Do you see any other options besides talking to him again?
Thanks
We are developing a plot of land with a slight slope. The entire plot will be filled with 0.30 m to 1.10 m (1 to 3.6 feet) of fill. The neighboring properties (on both the left and right) have similar conditions. Overall, I need to retain approximately 65 linear meters (213 feet) of soil using retaining walls, concrete blocks, or similar structures.
I have not yet been able to identify the neighbor on the left. I contacted the neighbor on our right side to ask if he plans to add fill as well, since if both of us fill against each other, we might be able to save costs on retaining walls or similar structures. He told me he intends to wait until I have installed the retaining walls because I will be adding fill anyway. Then, he plans to add fill against my retaining walls, which would save him the cost of building his own retaining structures.
That statement made me somewhat angry. Of course, I face the problem if I build first and he reacts afterward, but I find his approach unacceptable.
Now I am wondering what options I have. My first thought is to install the retaining walls not exactly on the property line but with a 10 cm (4 inches) gap. I imagine that this would mean he is not allowed to fill against my walls and would have to pay for his own retaining structures.
Do you see any other options besides talking to him again?
Thanks
Zubi123 schrieb:
That sounds quite childish!
However, the statement from the new neighbor is also cheeky.
I would simply raise the ground level completely and then let the fill naturally slope down on both sides of your property. At a 45-degree angle, that might result in about 1m wide (3 feet) slopes later on...
That way, you stay flexible and can still install retaining blocks if needed later, or after enough discussions, add more fill against your neighbor.100% agree with you. We only installed retaining blocks in front of the house on the east side because we wanted to pave there… The neighbor is also indecisive about what he wants… so I put in the blocks so I wouldn’t have to wait 2 years to properly access my house… For the rest, we had the ground leveled sloping towards him… Now he can either add fill like we did, so neither of us has extra costs, or he doesn’t, then I’ll eventually install retaining blocks.
On the other side of the house, we shared everything because on our half we raised the ground level more than the neighbor did, but on his half he would have had to do something…
11ant schrieb:
This is just childish from both sides – are you homeowners or three-year-olds now?
The sensible approach is to avoid any steps directly at the boundaries, minimize backfilling, and compact jointly across the property line. Why some homeowners go around using L-shaped retaining walls like unskilled window installers use expanding foam is beyond adult understanding. Peace! That’s nonsense and way too generalized. But I can guess what you mean.
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hampshire26 Oct 2020 00:51Whenever you base yourself on others, you become dependent. If your goal becomes getting the neighbor involved, you lose sight of your aim to have a good place to live. Focus, be aware of your priorities, develop a strategy, and follow it. This also creates a strong negotiating position. Then things will start to happen.
Golfi90 schrieb:
I would also start by sloping the fill at an angle.
I keep experiencing this. One of our neighbors just sits back and waits for us to react or pay...
Whether it’s for filling (fortunately only 40-50cm (16-20 inches) on the lawn area), the fence, etc. I think we have the same neighbor.
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hampshire5 Dec 2020 11:56seat88 schrieb:
I think we have the same neighborFunny, the two houses are right next to each other and they complain about each other here...;) 😀Similar topics