Drive problems, who should I fix a dangerous drop off beside my driveway?
Question:My driveway is located on a steep decline with a dangerous gully beside my driveway.
I got an estimate of $1500 to have “crusher run” stones filled into the gully and to even out the parking area below. I was told that no retaining was is needed because a natural drop off will be secure enough to drive on the crusher run once poured into the gully/gutter area.
Has anyone had experience with this? I am concerned that without a retaining wall of some sort the stones will just fall off the steep incline and any vehicle driving on it will also go down the cliff!
Answers:
I think your best bet would be to contact your State Highway Dept. They do have a right of way clearance and if it is in this clearance then they would have to be the ones to decide the best way to contain the area. You should have them listed in your phone book under state listings. It might be listed as Highway Maintenance Dept. They will send someone out to look over the area and determine the way to deal with it. They might decide to put up a guardrail to protect drivers from driving off into the gully. If you just need your driveway fixed, you would most likely have to have that done yourself. I figure it is best to just see what they decide to do and save yourself some money if they will make the repairs. You can always give them your ideas on repair and it is possible that they will work with you. Just remember.it is your tax dollars that help pay for these costs and you have every right to suggest that it is repaired. If the supervisor does not see the danger then go over his head to the next in line and talk to them.
Call city hall or your municipal office and ask.
I would be very concerned also. Sounds like you need some landfill before the crusher run is put down.
Find someone else because it doesn't seem plausible. I would ask a landscape specialist/professional and get another estimate.
Don't waste $1500 if common sense tells you that it is not feasible. You be the judge since you know how steep the incline/decline is.
Depending on where you live I would call your courthouse and speak with the Mayor, county commissioners or someone like this, or the road department.
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