Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Aug 09, 2021 1:12 pm Hi all, Just wondering how everyone has gone with soil samples. Main concern, if sampled before a Knock Down, then afterwards the rating changed due to different ‘site conditions’ which of course changes the footings design and more $$$. Or is it worth just planning for the worst and being pleasantly surprised when not a terrible rating.. haha Thanks Jerry I am not sure whether Perth has its own way of doing things in regards to this. Most of Perth has class A (sandy soil), except for some areas near rivers or hills. 2 13098 We were lucky in that our old house was so small (86 square metres) compared to the new house, they were able to take enough readings around the old backyard house before… 8 37142 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair I'm in WA and our sandy soils make drainage a bit easier but this is what I'd be doing. Dig down to your footings and let the wall dry out. Clean it all well by brushing… 1 5193 |