Soil cracks at the top of bank or wall
Listed under: plumbing, drains, Section, retaining walls, walls
Cause
Tilting of retaining wall, pressure from soil or build up of water behind retaining wall due to blocked or no drainage
Repair
- be prepared to evacuate if cracks get wider during heavy rain and pose a threat to your house
- ask a chartered professional (geotechnical) engineer how to remedy
- check that drainage slots at the base of the wall are clear
- remove any extra load from the top of the wall
Cause
Ground drying out, particularly with clay soils
Repair
- be prepared to evacuate if cracks get wider during heavy rain and pose a threat to your house
- ask a chartered professional (geotechnical) engineer how to remedy
- check that drainage slots at the base of the wall are clear
- remove any extra load from the top of the wall
Cause
Developing slip following heavy rain
Repair
- be prepared to evacuate if cracks get wider during heavy rain and pose a threat to your house
- ask a chartered professional (geotechnical) engineer how to remedy
- check that drainage slots at the base of the wall are clear
- remove any extra load from the top of the wall
Cause
Excavation or removal of support (on your or an adjacent property)
Repair
- be prepared to evacuate if cracks get wider during heavy rain and pose a threat to your house
- ask a chartered professional (geotechnical) engineer how to remedy
- check that drainage slots at the base of the wall are clear
- remove any extra load from the top of the wall