Timeline for How do I fix a sinkhole in my backyard?
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| Jun 3, 2011 at 16:10 | vote | accept | Doresoom | ||
| Mar 2, 2011 at 22:54 | comment | added | shirlock homes | I agree with Chris. Except in areas with volatile water tables, most small sink holes are caused by buried stumps, tree slash, colapsed septic tanks etc... etc. It usually takes 10 to 15 years but the holes open up as the organics degrade. Really, the only real solution is to dig in a bit and see what you have. Until you see what is causing the problem, everything and all the advise are nothing but guesses. I bet you wouldn't pay me to "guess" as your contractor. | |
| Mar 2, 2011 at 22:32 | comment | added | chris | It could easily be rotting stumps or other debris, then. | |
| Mar 2, 2011 at 18:45 | comment | added | Doresoom | The house was built in late 2003. Unfortunately, I don't know much about the property history. | |
| Mar 2, 2011 at 18:25 | history | answered | chris | CC BY-SA 2.5 |