ᐅ Wall about to collapse

Created on: 8 Jun 2016 23:02
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AngelusNoctis
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AngelusNoctis
8 Jun 2016 23:02
Hello,
I am interested in a house. It has a triangular plot of land, which is fenced on two sides by a 1.8m (6 feet) high wall and privacy fences.
However, in the area next to one neighbor, both the wall and the fences are leaning significantly towards my house and are already partially supported with posts by the current residents.

What could be the cause of this leaning? The wall is made of concrete panels. Is it possible to have it straightened again?

Best regards,
Chris
One008 Jun 2016 23:14
A wall made of concrete slabs? What exactly do you mean by that? Are you referring to formwork blocks? Please look it up if you’re not familiar with the term. Otherwise, I wouldn’t trust a wall that looks like it’s about to collapse very much. I think that, regardless of the cause of the leaning, it’s best to demolish and rebuild it.
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ypg
9 Jun 2016 00:13
A picture... A picture is worth more than... words
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HilfeHilfe
9 Jun 2016 07:41
I assume this is an existing property. Over time, the soil settles and naturally presses against the wall. At 2 meters (6.5 feet), there is obviously significant pressure.
Jochen1049 Jun 2016 07:52
Tear down and rebuild properly. Anything else is unlikely to provide a lasting solution.
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ypg
9 Jun 2016 11:16
Question answered? The photo of the dilemma is still missing.