Question for you construction types...

[Nerf]

I recently had the misfortune of knocking over a decorative wall and have just heard a repair price that seems excessive. I wonder if any of you construction type folks might be able to give me a ballpark of what's a realistic price for repairing this? Note that it seems to be a bare cinderblock wall (without mortar?) and no foundation, with a stucco exterior. Any input would be great. Thanks!

 

[Waffles]

Are you going to be replacing the entire thing or just repairing the section that broke?

 

[Nerf]

Are you going to be replacing the entire thing or just repairing the section that broke?

I believe the crack seen on the far side behind the cactus was pre-existing but I suspect we're talking about the whole wall.

 

[Waffles]

I'm assuming the wall isn't yours. And seeing that it isn't yours, the owner is probably quoting you a price that's including the wall to be on a footing with rebar and such..... It's hard to say. The most expensive part is the concrete and stucco.

 

[Nerf]

You're correct, it's not mine. My insurance will handle the details and all I know is the cost stated by the owner, it just seemed high for such a simple structure so I was curious what y'all would estimate.

 

[NicPaus]

That crack on back side is not from the damage you did. I would demo from the pillar on left side over. Looks like 14 ft or so. Then replace and stucco to match. With small footing and stucco matched $12-1400

 

[Waffles]

That crack on back side is not from the damage you did. I would demo from the pillar on left side over. Looks like 14 ft or so. Then replace and stucco to match. With small footing and stucco matched $12-1400

X2

It's not a retaining wall so it's not like you don't need high psi concrete or anything. Most of the supplies can be picked up at Resource for cheap.