I’d like to replace the driveway and wall in the next few years, but is this wall in worse shape than I thought? It almost looks like my driveway is sinking and the wall is bowing.
it does look like it is failing and tough to say when it will finally fail
I would get some estimates for a concrete wall it is likely your most cost effective option
AutobotDestroyer
I good way to keep track of the lean is to mark on your yellow wall where it currently is to tell how bad it’s failing but without knowing how much and how long it has been leaning you’d have to assume it’s on the way out.
Alert-Refuse-5021
Put a vertical level on it. If it didn’t erode when you jam a screwdriver into it and does wobble with a kick, 5 years or more if it’s not leaning
If it’s leaning forward – 0-5 years.
I wouldn’t park there and it’s potential liability issue
If you can’t afford to replace now, you may be able to reinforce it somewhat
Dirtfloorcustoms
Get a poured wall that it’s forever
shawnkfox
When you see the cost of replacing that wall you aren’t going to be in a hurry to do it.
ShareCompetitive154
You need wall anchors.
MPM5
The big question is – is it actively moving? You need a reliable way to mark it and see if there is any movement over days/weeks. If yes, then you need to get that fixed fast. And probably stay away from it any more than absolutely required.
If no, you’re probably ok for now, but should still have a plan to turn that into a concrete wall someday.
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it does look like it is failing and tough to say when it will finally fail
I would get some estimates for a concrete wall it is likely your most cost effective option
I good way to keep track of the lean is to mark on your yellow wall where it currently is to tell how bad it’s failing but without knowing how much and how long it has been leaning you’d have to assume it’s on the way out.
Put a vertical level on it. If it didn’t erode when you jam a screwdriver into it and does wobble with a kick, 5 years or more if it’s not leaning
If it’s leaning forward – 0-5 years.
I wouldn’t park there and it’s potential liability issue
If you can’t afford to replace now, you may be able to reinforce it somewhat
Get a poured wall that it’s forever
When you see the cost of replacing that wall you aren’t going to be in a hurry to do it.
You need wall anchors.
The big question is – is it actively moving? You need a reliable way to mark it and see if there is any movement over days/weeks. If yes, then you need to get that fixed fast. And probably stay away from it any more than absolutely required.
If no, you’re probably ok for now, but should still have a plan to turn that into a concrete wall someday.
Give it a push you will find out soon
I’d give it 3 months tops