Hey,
I live in a relatively new build. Toward the end of January, there was a land slip on the bank directly above the retaining wall at the rear of my garden. I followed up with the developer asking the following:
- What is the full remediation plan, particularly how drainage will be improved long term?
- How will the black pipe solution along the top of the slope manage sustained rainfall without increasing pressure on the slope and retaining wall?
- Can a structural engineer be brought in to properly assess the situation?
- Will the trees positioned above the slope be assessed, given that further soil movement could affect their stability? Some are only a couple of feet from the fence line.
I will attach a screenshot of their response below.
To me it seems like they addressed the immediate cause (a blocked drain) but sidestepped most of my questions, particularly the structural engineer request. Family safety is my priority here and I want to make sure I'm pushing for the right things.
Is their response and plan adequate? What should I be asking for? Any advice from people who may have had similar experience or anyone with a background that would be in a position to advise that would be much appreciated.
At this stage I am thinking of hiring a structural engineer to assess.