Today we heard from the Expert Basement Repair guy or as I unfortunately called him, "the screw guy." He will be here between September 13 and 15 to jack up the porch using screw piles or helical piers.
Of course, we would not have a sinking porch foundation if the construction crew had supported the porch while they were replacing the sewer line which, unfortunately, ran right next to the wall. Instead over the years we have watched it sag and had it tuck-pointed.
We were thrilled to learn that we could retain the old brick. The first contractor wanted to come in and tear everything out and build a new porch. I hated that idea. Besides the expense it would look like a 2010 porch on our 1917 center-hall colonial. Now we get to to keep the brick and only have to have the wing walls and steps rebuilt. Our mason will match the old brick as closely as possible.
To be ready for Jim aka the screw guy, we need to move the plants we want to keep. He will be able to work around the dogwood, thank goodness.
Today my Sweetie and I decided to re-locate the ferns, hostas, and groundcover.
All gone.
In their new location:
There are still hollies and spirea to move.
Tomorrow looks like another San Luis Obispo day. It is so much more pleasant to garden without sweat running down my face.
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