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Old 08-15-2013, 01:00 PM
 
Location: Funky town
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This is in mckinney at inwood hills. I can attach a pic but dunno how? The builder is saying the wall is designed well and we won't have drainage issues. But I dunno if I trust them

And the other issue is the home will face east which means the back of the house will be hot in the afternoon. They told us the retaining wall and the homes behind will help with the sun. Lol
It might be worth to get a structural engineer in as well and paying a couple of hundred dollars before making such a huge investment. In fact, you can always tell the engineer that you will use him for pre- and post-pour inspection as well.
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Old 08-15-2013, 02:12 PM
 
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It's meritage. Here's a pic of the wall.
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Retaining walls: are they bad?-image.jpg  
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Old 08-15-2013, 03:02 PM
 
Location: Prosper
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If that's facing West, then it's not going to help with the sun... Not until it gets to be about about half an hour til sunset LOL.

I wouldn't worry about the wall. The wall may not even be part of your property. Most likely, it belongs to the house above.
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Old 08-15-2013, 03:12 PM
 
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Yeah you might check with the developer, but it's highly unlikely that wall is on your property. So as long as you don't mind the look, I'd say go for it.
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Old 08-15-2013, 03:54 PM
 
Location: Dallas, TX
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Not to nit pick, but I hope you're getting a steal on that place. That back yard is in need of a serious renovation!
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Old 08-15-2013, 04:04 PM
 
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This is a lot so there's no house here yet. Thx everyone for ur help.
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Old 08-15-2013, 10:12 PM
 
Location: Dallas, TX
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Retention wall looks good. Does it support structure/foundation as well?
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Old 08-16-2013, 05:36 AM
 
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Btw the other option is a west facing lot with a higher incline in backyard but a fence no wall
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Old 08-16-2013, 07:08 AM
 
Location: Blah
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Yeah you might check with the developer, but it's highly unlikely that wall is on your property. So as long as you don't mind the look, I'd say go for it.
I'm of the same opinion.

It looks like it was erected for the neighboring houses and appears to be in good shape....but check with the developer just incase.
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Old 08-16-2013, 03:39 PM
 
Location: Funky town
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This is a lot so there's no house here yet. Thx everyone for ur help.
It is quite tall. Seems like a 8 ft retaining wall. if done right, you will be fine. I know you did not ask about this but just my 2 cents, there seems to be trough in the center with the yard inclining up from the center. When rain water gushes in, it will tend to collect at the center. I don't know whether you have kids but that is a steep grade to the center. I don't know how much will be usable.
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