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I'll post a picture of this project tomorrow, but I think I won't be getting this project whether I bid it or not. Apparently the homeowner hasn't thought about any of the details involved in constructing a retaining wall of this size. And doesn't seem too concerned about proper installation--rather he wants something "cheap".
When I explained the construction method of the retaining wall, which would need to be approx 5' tall and 65' long and the time and costs involved (I already decided before I met with the homeowner I would contact an engineer to help me design the wall) he said he could get some cheap labor to put it up for him.
I asked if he had looked into requirements and if a permit was needed or if he needed to consult with an engineer and he said he hadn't, but didn't plan on it either because the homebuilder didn't tell him he needed to.
He's explaining to me what he wants to accomplish and I'm telling him how we can go about accomplishing it correctly, and he tells me that he wants it done right because he's seen other retaining walls that are falling down, but then he says he'd rather do it the cheap way cause he wants to save money???? Basically he's found a group of 3 guys that will do the job for a bit of nothing so he'll probably get them to install the wall and he'll buy the materials, which he's talking of using old used railroad ties!
The creek he spoke of if basically an old dry creek bed that I don't think much water runs through anymore. It's 50' or so from where he's wanting to construct a retaining wall. And with the way we get rainfall, I don't think it will pose too much of a problem with washout or anything.
This is a newer, upperclass neighborhood and the opportunity to do this type of project would be something I am interested in, but I won't compromise the integrity of my company do to a 1/2 a@@ job because the job is my advertisement! If he calls me and says to do it and do it right, I would look into taking it on since I think it is something that is within the scope of my company's abilities and would look great in my portfolio!
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