Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Sep 16, 2022 12:26 pm Currently getting a bunch of retaining walls done around my newly built property, I have one problem. One side I share with a neighbour whose build hasn't started yet does anyone have any ideas on what can be done? I have paid the $34 to get the crown lease of the block next door, but am currently out of ideas myself as this is the first build I have done. I sent a letter to the listed owners address. It has been over 3 weeks and have not had a reply I was hoping for. Was hoping they had plans etc they could share to find out how far they plan to cut. Every other house so far in the row has cut into the block similar to myself, but not sure what I can do. Don't really want to pay to have a 1m+ high retaining wall built to then have the site cut behind and not need it/be wrecked by them digging behind etc. Any one been in a similar situation that might have some ideas for me? I would like to get a fence at some point as I have Kids/Dogs and to hopefully stop the random tradies that like to use my backyard as a urinal. Picture below to show what I am talking about, the wall in question is the one at the far back. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Options for shared boundry line when build hasn't starte 2Sep 17, 2022 7:08 am if the wall is on your property then they cant change or damage it from a legal stand point without your permission so go ahead and build what you need. These are the pit falls of building first. Re: Options for shared boundry line when build hasn't starte 3Sep 19, 2022 8:12 am Bimbob if the wall is on your property then they cant change or damage it from a legal stand point without your permission so go ahead and build what you need. These are the pit falls of building first. Yeah wall is on my property as I suspect I will be the lowest as not everyone is digging out as low as myself, I think mine had the biggest drop from front to back also. If I was to do it again I wouldn't have had the 3 split level like it is and just the 2. Hell I would have done the garage under the front of the house so I captured the view I would get, but wasn't sure if the budget would have accommodated it. But in hindsight these walls are probably costing me the same if not more than what that would have haha So I just have to build one anyway? I was thinking just to build one the height of the first tier like that back wall rather than the full height. Either that or just wait till they start building or something to then build one the exact height I need but means I won't have a fence this side for most of the time till they finally start building. I just don't really understand what happens if they end up digging out most of it like myself if I build the wall which if like the back wall is 1.7m or so. They end up with an ugly backing as they won't face both sides, also makes it harder for them to dig it out if they have to be careful not to break the wall etc. Re: Options for shared boundry line when build hasn't starte 4Sep 19, 2022 8:19 am If you can get a set of plans or atleast wait until you can get a set of plans for the neighbouring build until building you retaining than this will be the best option so get the appropriate height. If you cant wait then you build to your required height. The concerns you have regarding damage, finish etc are not yours. If the wall is damaged insurance pays this. If the neighbour dosnt like their side they can screen it. If they reduce the levels to a point that jeopardises the structural integrity of the existing wall they are required to provide the necessary support to reinstate the integrity or replace the wall. The latter is likely the cheapest option. I suggest temp fence until you have further info on levels Re: Options for shared boundry line when build hasn't starte 5Sep 20, 2022 9:35 am Good info, That is true. Guess temp fencing is the best option of not wasting money, as I have already spent over $40k on retaining walls I don't really want to build one that doesn't need to be there. Hi, I live in a single storey semi-detached house with a shared wall. All is well until my neighbour’s kid started piano lessons (using an upright piano) and the noise… 0 13567 I am building in claymore NSW and this is shown in the building envelope plan. … 0 10278 Hi everyone, Looking for some advise. We are about to build an above ground pool in our backyard. There is a private sewer line running under the pool at 1.6m… 0 11921 |