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My neighbor is considering a replacement of their front retaining wall. The contractor feels doing so may knock down my retaining wall, but will not accept liability because of the wall's age, and the condition in which he perceives it.
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The neighbors contractor is trying to cover there ass for any damage that they do to your retaining wall.. The age of the wall does not matter...Your wall exists, it is there.. The neighbors contractor should be able to work in situ and have absolutely no affect on your property..If they do damage your wall... it is the neighbor/contractors fault...no matter the condition of your wall...
Take pictures and document the condition of your wall.. hold or place front page of daily newspapers, etc...
There is a reason there are sub-contractors that specialize in "underpinning foundations"
Seriously doubt that a city inspector would be able to condemn your retaining wall by a cursory inspection...
What you should do is document all this noting the intention of your neighbor working on there retaining wall, and taking a lot of pictures where the work is near or affects your property....
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How much could a civil engineer's certified inspection cost?
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Probably for a residential property some amount of money
Wait what is the scope of the inspection...?