Okay, first off, I'm not actually sure about the cause though I have a good idea. Several months ago Cox Cable ran a new cable line through my backyard and now there's a deep trench along the path of the cable. My primary assumption is that Cox is the reason, but maybe it's some other utility instead. Anyway, I had decided to just fill it in with dirt in the summer, but now I can see that the trench is growing, bringing more of the yard to its level, and coming TOWARD THE HOUSE! Peeking through the fence, I saw that the neighbor directly across has no grass yet and a huge crack going through the dirt. Is the problem because of that possibly? Finally, I just need to know what to do? Should I just wait and fill it in or do I have a sinkhole problem on my hands? If Cox is to blame, can I make them fix it?
Some relevant information:
This is a newly built neighborhood
I moved in Sept.
Trench appeared about November, now it's Feb and it's growing.
Everything is near the far fence.
2007-02-12 01:26:34 · 5 answers · asked by krusher84 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
They did not compact the soil properly after they backfilled the trench. You will have to add water to the ttrench and this will settle it all the way, and then you will have to top off the trench with soil to make it level with the existing grade.
You have to use a water hose from your spigot and turn the water on and stick the hose in the trench. Move the hose every few minutes to get the most out of the water, that is "jetting " the trench.After you have jetted the trench totally, let is set for at least 2-3 days , then back fill it.
2007-02-12 02:33:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you have severely dry soil and/or no grass to hold the soil in place.
Have you had sufficient moisture since the cable was laid? If not, I would add soil and then water the heck out of your yard! Also, you need to plant sod or grass seed to hold the soil into place.
If you have received moisture, it could simply be there is insufficient grass to hold the soil together. I would add dirt and plant grass seed or lay sod in this situation too.
If the problem persists, I would call Cox and tell them what has happened. Check with your neighbor(s) to find out if they had similar problems.
2007-02-12 01:41:14 · answer #2 · answered by Legomanyacts 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should have an insurance indemnity on the paperwork on your house.New builds are usually insured / guaranteed for at least 10 years. Next contact your own insurance company and ask them to come and look at it .If there is a serious problem they will contact any concerned parties ,you could speak to this company ,its sounds as though they have caused some damage somewhere.Yes they are liable for any damage they have caused. They have not back filled properly.The insurance company will check for subsidence etc, it was a very dry summer last year.
2007-02-12 01:41:25 · answer #3 · answered by Lindsay Jane 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it freezes in Sacramento i'd wait to place hardscapes like concrete, if no longer circulate appropriate forward, spring and fall or solid for planting flora via fact its no longer as stressful on them.
2016-11-03 05:48:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may be a coal mine collasping. not sure where you live but if your near the appalachin region of the country i bet that is it. very common problem here.
2007-02-12 01:34:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋