Bricks, Masonry, Asphalt and Concrete - replacing foundation cripple walls

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highkamp
04-15-04, 10:57 PM
I would like to replace the upslope side of my house foundation wood pony (cirpple) wall with concrete block. This would allow me to backfill against the upslope side of the foundation and to give me a level front house side. Currently a deck is used to get to front door. This would also help drain water away from front of foundation where it is currently getting into the crawl space downslope. How hard is this and what would be the standard approach? I have done similar work before on previous house by jacking the house, blocking, and building foundations underneath, so I could do it but not sure of best way.

Thanks