Retaining wall

[bringmagicback]

Looking to put in a retaining wall this summer. it will be retaining on 3 sides in the shape of a square like l____l about 8 foot on the sides and 15 foot on the long side. Looking at using landscape block. Anybody do something like this recently and how much $$$?

I heard have the company do the first layer and then do all the rest yourself because its easy. thoughts/

 

[NATEizKING]

Looking to put in a retaining wall this summer. it will be retaining on 3 sides in the shape of a square like l____l about 8 foot on the sides and 15 foot on the long side. Looking at using landscape block. Anybody do something like this recently and how much $$$?

I heard have the company do the first layer and then do all the rest yourself because its easy. thoughts/

Menards has a machine that you can design and choose different blocks, etc. Depends how high it is also. If you use the block that I think most people typically use, I'd say it's about $55 a layer depending how many high you go for the block.

 

[NATEizKING]

I just looked it up and it's $2.10 a block on Menards.com

11-1/2" x 7" x 3-1/2" Crestone II Retaining Wall Block at Menards

They are 11 1/2 inches so I estimated up to 9+9+16= 34 blocks per level. 34*$2.10 = $71.40 but $2.10 a block is really high, I think the price is typically around $1.50 a block and can get down to around $1 during some sales.

Another edit, I just looked up the price for my store and it's $1.44 a block.

 

[cmjh10]

I would agree with having a professional do the bottom row, after that it is extremely easy, but the first row needs to be perfect.

 

[JSmoove]

Drainage, drainage, drainage.

That's all I've got to say, but I'm sure if you're willing to take this endeavor on yourself you're well aware of that. Just seen so many people think they can throw these things up in no time and have it go south pretty quick. Hope it turns out well.

 

[TOFB4ISU]

Over-engineer the sucker or you might regret it.

 

[blizzisu]

Aren't concrete footings and wall reinforcement needed at and above a certain height wall?

 

[bringmagicback]

ya I need to get a quote from a company, i have no desire to do it myself unless it saves thousands....I dont understand how it could hold at say 3 foot high....I would think you would have to build a concrete wall w/ rod in it.

 

[cmjh10]

ya I need to get a quote from a company, i have no desire to do it myself unless it saves thousands....I dont understand how it could hold at say 3 foot high....I would think you would have to build a concrete wall w/ rod in it.

Not at 3 ft high. Just stack the blocks and overlap the joints and you are good

 

[bringmagicback]

Not at 3 ft high. Just stack the blocks and overlap the joints and you are good

cool thanks

 

[Cyclonepride]

If you're going to pay a company do the "hard part", I would just have them do it all (because you are going to be charged for the hard part, and it probably won't be much more to have them finish the job and then you know it will be right). Also, if something goes wrong with it, you are probably on your own if you did part of the work.

 

[Clonehomer]

Anything over 2-3 ft should use larger stones that have a larger lip. (See attached)
18" x 12" x 8" Clifton Wall Straight Retaining Block at Menards

 

[CYEATHAWK]

Aren't concrete footings and wall reinforcement needed at and above a certain height wall?

Not required, but certainly a good idea if you want your project to last. Sheer weight alone makes even the best prepared dirt footing fail over time. And the higher you go, the larger the block needed, and the more rows of block needed below grade as a starting point. Digging the trench, setting the forms, adding the bar, mixing the concrete is an easier and cheaper way of making sure your project is strong and level from the start.

 

[NATEizKING]

We used the crestone 12" for a wall that's over 4' high and it's been there for at least 10 years with no problems or reinforcement. It doesn't have to hold back 8x8x15 though, it's more of an 8x4x4. Pictures would help to determine what would be best, go outside and dig the area out so we can see.

 

[bringmagicback]

We used the crestone 12" for a wall that's over 4' high and it's been there for at least 10 years with no problems or reinforcement. It doesn't have to hold back 8x8x15 though, it's more of an 8x4x4. Pictures would help to determine what would be best, go outside and dig the area out so we can see.

brb, getting scoop shovel out, will post next week.

 

[NATEizKING]

brb, getting scoop shovel out, will post next week.

Thanks

 

[3TrueFans]

Waiting for OP to deliver.

 

[Incyte]

Some jurisdictions require a permit for this (believe it or not).

 

[bringmagicback]

i cut down a 50 foot pine tree the other day. city shows up as its laying across the street. Told me I need a permit to cut down the tree. I told them they could put it back up if they wanted. they said they would be in contact. I would guess I will be fined?

Living in town is stupid.

 

[Clonehomer]

i cut down a 50 foot pine tree the other day. city shows up as its laying across the street. Told me I need a permit to cut down the tree. I told them they could put it back up if they wanted. they said they would be in contact. I would guess I will be fined?

Living in town is stupid.

It seems like you proved their point as to why you need a permit to cut it down if it was lying across the street,