Our yard used to be used for parking our car but fell out of use and the doors were ultimately replaced with a wall and a small gate as part of a refurbishment. It is hoped that the yard can be converted into something approximating a garden with pebbles and some paving and/or decking. The present obstacle to progress is the uneven concrete which precludes simple installation of decking or paving slabs. Thus, we have come to the conclusion that it may be necessary to remove the current concrete using a hired electric breaker.
I have uploaded a brief video of the yard to the rear of Little Poxy Manor, the home of my family for generations...
My concerns:
a) would a breaker be liable to damage the structure of the house or walls in proximity to the targeted-concrete (can I jackhammer all the way up to the wall)?
b) is there a risk that the drainage infrastructure could be compromised by penetration and how could this risk be assessed?
c) would it be necessary to lay down fresh concrete or will we instead uncover soil, atop of which may be laid the paving slabs, gravel and/or foundations for decking?
I have uploaded a brief video of the yard to the rear of Little Poxy Manor, the home of my family for generations...
My concerns:
a) would a breaker be liable to damage the structure of the house or walls in proximity to the targeted-concrete (can I jackhammer all the way up to the wall)?
b) is there a risk that the drainage infrastructure could be compromised by penetration and how could this risk be assessed?
c) would it be necessary to lay down fresh concrete or will we instead uncover soil, atop of which may be laid the paving slabs, gravel and/or foundations for decking?
