The home is holding back a hill side.
2006-11-06 12:24:06 · 9 answers · asked by n0_fix_f0_dis 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I didn't build the home, bought it and when I did the hill behind wasn't up against the house but in time it has made its way down. Its a pretty big hill as well, only thign holding it is the roots of a big shrub and some trees. This doesn't sound good to me and I don't think that sounds good to you so I'm trying to find a way to either slow it down or stop it. btw - I have a underground basement. :(
2006-11-06 13:38:30 · update #1
Do not try this unless you use a professionals help. I have been in construction all my life, and foundations,(retaining walls) should not be a do it yourself project.
Sorry, but they can be tricky
2006-11-06 12:30:52 · answer #1 · answered by mark c 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The first thing you should "learn"is that you don't build a house that is holding back a hillside.
If it is a small hill,get somebody with a bulldozer and clear a lot on top of the hill,then dig for the foundation till the freeze line,(up to 4 feet in cold climate)then put down the footer 2 feet wide x 9 inches high of concrete with 2 strands of re-bars,raise the wall of concrete blocks (centered on the footer)to just above the ground level.
This is the time to put the plumbing pipes and electrical service conduits,make sure that the ends stick up above the floor,then fill the space with clean dirt up to 4 inches of the wall edge.
A good way to compact the dirt is to flood it with water and let it drain,it is time consuming but very effective.Once you fill the space to 4 inches spread some pea gravel and get someone to pour and spread the concrete floor.
After reading the additional informations,I can only give you one suggestion MOVE,
2006-11-06 13:30:01 · answer #2 · answered by domedweller2 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-06 18:28:29 · answer #3 · answered by philski333 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Professional help is best . But if you are a do it yourselfer like me, there are books you can buy at Home Depot or Lowes. Also to get a free ideas on what to do get bids from contractors and just listen to what they say they will have to do. It works for me on all building projects.
2006-11-06 12:55:49 · answer #4 · answered by us citizen 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You will need professional help, but before that you need to know the basics. You can start by reading related books to give you clear understanding what types of material, soil, wood, metal, etc you would need an estimation how much that will cost you. You can get more details by reading these up to date books:
How to Build Your Free House
http://buildyourfreehouse.com/?hop=jarmo99
House Building Guide
http://www.house-building-guide.com/?hop=jarmo99
2006-11-09 06:14:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have someone else complete this job. That way if and when it cracks, the foundation will have a warranty.
2006-11-06 16:03:00 · answer #6 · answered by Joshua H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree with Mark C and US citizen on this one.If you have never done it leave ot to the pros like Mark who has done this very thing all of his life.
2006-11-06 13:26:52 · answer #7 · answered by gibbyguys 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have a structural engineer look at it.
2006-11-07 08:35:43 · answer #8 · answered by meddlerus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is not a diy project have a professional do it
2006-11-06 13:31:12 · answer #9 · answered by knowitall 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋