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
11ant31 Mar 2022 17:32
Regarding the private message, feel free to use me as a relay station (~ gmx de). I think photos would be helpful; I don’t find the sketches very clear.
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
Yaso2.031 Mar 2022 19:46
11ant schrieb:

Regarding private messages, you are welcome to use me as a relay (~ gmx de). I think photos would be good; I don’t find the sketches very clear or enlightening.

That is very kind 🙂 thank you for that!

I will take photos tomorrow during the day, weather permitting.
gutentag31 Mar 2022 19:59
cool @11ant You can contact me in the other forum then
Yaso2.04 Apr 2022 12:31
In the meantime, I was trying to find out who originally developed this area. The company no longer exists.

Then I called the building authority, and they told me that they do not decide the direction in which an angle block is placed. I need to clarify this through private legal means.

There is no building obligation recorded in my land register, and none is mentioned in the notarized contract either. I will clarify this first.

Meanwhile, I am still waiting for a quote from a young, resourceful man who said he would get back to me soon.

As soon as I have resolved the formalities, I will get back to you by email as promised 😉
Yaso2.04 Apr 2022 12:47
@gutentag Sorry, I forgot to quote your passage to which I replied as mentioned above!
gutentag4 Apr 2022 13:08
@Yaso2.0 You should negotiate with the owners of the adjacent street. They are responsible for the retaining wall that extends into your property. If necessary, request its removal.