The earth under our sidewalk is disappearing...
the sidewalk in front of our house has large stone panels, not cement. It’s beginning to look like the earth underneath the panels is disappearing. I’m pretty sure that we’re responsible for repairing this. If so, is it possible to lift the panel, dump a bunch of earth under it, and the replace the panel?…
the sidewalk in front of our house has large stone panels, not cement. It’s beginning to look like the earth underneath the panels is disappearing. I’m pretty sure that we’re responsible for repairing this. If so, is it possible to lift the panel, dump a bunch of earth under it, and the replace the panel? Does this sound familiar? Any suggestions for who might effect such a repair would be appreciated.
We have the same condition happening (see Mason Wanted Post) and wondering whether this happened during the street repaving projects around FG-CH. Please let us know what and who you wind up using since we’re also looking to rectify this problem. Thanks.
Water is probably leaking in from some place, either a storm drain, water line, change in natural runoff, etc., to erode the dirt from underneath the sidewalk. I’d call the city first in case it is a utility related problem.
Otherwise try putting gravel underneath the stone panels. The gravel will allow water to drain away without being displaced unlike regular dirt which erodes. Push the gravel in with hand tools, don’t lift the stone panels, as any damage you might due could cause legal issues with the city.