Assess Damage and Formulate Plan

What happens here

The project begins with a thorough assessment of a hillside backyard where a timber retaining wall has catastrophically failed, threatening the stability of the wall above and the adjacent house. Instead of simply repairing and replacing the damaged section, an alternative plan is devised: to eliminate the retaining wall by removing only the severely damaged portions, burying the remaining stable sections, and recreating a new, compacted slope. This approach aims to reduce costs and provide a more long-term solution. The plan involves using structural fill soil and proper compaction techniques, as approved by civil engineers and the city.

Goal: Understand the scope of the retaining wall failure and decide on an alternative stabilization method.