I have a small home in the Hollywood Hills that sits on the front 1/3 of an up-sloping lot. I would like to
be able to use back 2,000 sq. ft. of the property, so I was considering excavating to at least give me options. My neighbor on one side is right up against me, but the lot south of me is vacant and could possibly be used to get a machine up behind my house, but there is only about 10' of space there. Does anyone know if excavators can work in these tight of quarters and on this large a wall (the rock wall behind my house starts at about 11' and then goes up). Thanks!
Ryan:
I spent a couple years of my life working for a grading and paving contractor and over 10 years in the land development business. You would be surprised at what kind of small spaces an experienced equipment operator can function in. That, however, it probably not the main thing you need to check out. Before you start changing the shape and placement of a retaining wall, you should probably check with the city and at the very least a really good soils engineer. I am sure you would not want to be writing, during next rainy season, 'my house is being pushed off the front 1/3 of my lot by the balance of the hill that used to sit behind my upward sloping lot.'
Best of luck in finding a good and safe solution to your lot expansion wishes and Dare to Dream.
Call an excellent seismologist and geologist who can give you the answers to your questions. His name is Ali Ekbatani of Diamond Realty Group. Tel: 818-710-0832
Cell: 818-486-9666 Naser@AliAEkbatani.com
He has built dams, bridges all over the world...he certainly can give you expert advice on your question!
Good luck!
Maggie in Long Beach, CA
22111 Erwin St R123
Woodland Hills. Ca 91367
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