Between my house and my neighbour is a bank which varies in height but averages 2.5m. We are on the top of the bank. The bank is exceptionally steep (60degrees +). Between the houses the bank is stabilised with sections of pipe sunk into the soil. From there to the end of the garden it is not stabilised. It is held up by the brambles etc. that grow on it and is far steeper than the 45 degrees maximum a natural bank is supposed to be limited to!
We want to build a double garage that comes right to the edge of the bank. This would replace an ageing single garage that is at present about 2 metres from the edge.
I should add that both properties are Victorian, the single garage is 1950's so it has all remained fairly stable for a long time although there are signs of slight slippage.
I am wondering what the most cost effective way of stabilising the bank would be. Obviously we need to do the bit where we want to build the garage but ideally the whole stretch.
Sorry for the long post but would love to get some ideas ....
We want to build a double garage that comes right to the edge of the bank. This would replace an ageing single garage that is at present about 2 metres from the edge.
I should add that both properties are Victorian, the single garage is 1950's so it has all remained fairly stable for a long time although there are signs of slight slippage.
I am wondering what the most cost effective way of stabilising the bank would be. Obviously we need to do the bit where we want to build the garage but ideally the whole stretch.
Sorry for the long post but would love to get some ideas ....
