Options for bridging asphalt driveway to garage pad 2' higher
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Comments (21)I emailed the County Engineer this morning from my work e-mail and within 15 minutes he called me back, eager to meet with me on the site. (My email signature includes my title and specialty). Sooo-when he got there he was pretty upset at the work that had occurred, and he agreed that I was right to be upset. He called over the County Inspector and together we came up with a solution-they're going to add a concrete apron ramp to our driveway that will extend 6 feet into our driveway AND they're going to upgrade the drain in our driveway as well as relocate it so it helps keep our property from flooding. They will put topsoil in the ROW out 3 feet into my yard, I agreed to plant it, they said I could put whatever plants I want-I plan to use lavender and a low groundcover. They asked me when I wanted the driveway done and I said 'yesterday'-but that can't happen, of course. What they WILL do for right now is add a gravel base slope so we can actually drive in to the driveway and they'll add a ramp to the street side to avoid a jarring bump. That should occur tomorrow. The driveway improvement is awesome-it means a lot less work WE will have to do when we replace our driveway. They're going to fix a few other drainage issues too. We got to talking shop, they know what it is I do and were impressed that I knew what I was talking about when discussing grade, drainage, plans, etc. Then they thanked me for being so gracious about the horrible job the contractor is doing. We commiserated a bit on that, too. So over all I'm happier-I'm getting more done than I thought we would get. So, while I'm not holding my breath, I think it may be ok in the long run (I hope!) DH is going to oversee the work like a hawk, and these guys KNOW that I do inspections and permitting and know my stuff, so I suspect they're going to be cool with us....See More2 driveways next to ea. other. Can a fence be built between?
Comments (38)Hi sweeby - I think my quality of life would only be improved if I was sure to leave myself enough room to get out of the car since the fence would be on MY left! If it's too big a project to scoot over to the right a bit (e.g. if paving over a little bit of my yard is too big a project), then yes, it could end up not worth it. But they often park right next to me and I still manage to get out, albeit somewhat carefully. But I tell you, if building a fence *would* actually leave me room to get out easily, I would also love having a fence there (I'm now thinking only the length of my car or a bit longer...but I'm no longer thinking about the whole driveway yet just in case I can't terminate the easement - which I don't know yet)...because it would mean I wouldn't have to see them so much when in my front yard or sitting on my stoop. When I see them my hearts sinks. It's always very awkward. Even before the drama they never said hi. It's just yuck yuck yuck. They're the only ones cutting off noses (that would be MY nose - or my car's nose at any rate) I promise. ;)...See MoreHeated driveway
Comments (26)I wouldn't want to operate a Bobcat in driving snow, and they are terrible going up hills.If you are thinking on going the mobile equipment route a 3/4 ton 4 wheel pick up will out plow a Jeep any day. But someone has to operate it a few hours or more before getting out on the morning. A neighbour with a 1000 meter long drive actually bought an old highway snowplow from the region a few years ago, made quick work of it. The 3rd largest railway in Canada was in the plant I operated. It would come to a standstill when hit by a big snowstorm. We bought a railway jenny that had a airplane jet engine mounted on it to clear track and switches. Like my grandfather said if you had enough money you could make Niagara Falls run backwards. You have a problem that in ground heating will not solve. Good luck. I won't offer the old, have you ever thought about moving to the bottom of the hill remark?...See Morechanging entrance of garage
Comments (11)If I were to guess (I live in Oregon) - 1K for demo - 2K to change the header, frame the old doors in. - 2K to reside & paint / another 1K for window if there is one. - 1K for each of the new doors - 1K to trim and finishing - 1K permits - 1K if you have electrical running through that wall you need to move So on the order of 10K. If building is booming in your area, at could go more toward $15K - If I were to do it myself, I'd be into it for about $4K materials and getting the doors installed, then I'd double material for the labor cost. So 12K. I think that's a reasonable ballpark - hope it helps....See Morepjb999
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