Hi first post and first time builders, just one question.
We've just managed to find a nice 869m lot in a great position but looking through the paperwork i've been given a certificate for controlled fill. I cant seem to find if this is a good thing or a bad thing re footings costs. Anyone have any experience with this?
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Forum Buying Land Re: Controlled Fill - problem or not? 2Aug 07, 2014 5:24 am Controlled fill is a lot better than ordinary fill. See this link for an explanation of the difference: http://www.anewhouse.com.au/2013/05/types-of-fill/ The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Controlled Fill - problem or not? 3Aug 07, 2014 7:26 pm This can be a complicated area.If you have significant fill then you will get a class "p" slab and a engineer will decide whether the fill is good enough to put a rigid slab on the fill or whether you will need piers down through the fill into natural ground.If your fill is very good then some soil test company will re classify as a normal classification not a "P".In some estates there is more than the developers fill which you hope will be found during the soil test. So you really have to wait untill the soil test is done and the engineer makes a decision. Thanks Nabeelc, that's a great idea, and low risk as if it doesn't work out then no harm done. Do you have a thread for your build? 11 317 Hi Everyone, Im a newbie here. But thought this would be the best arena to get the sort of advice i need. We are building our "forever home"on a 506 Sqm sloping… 0 186 Most builders & Trades don't think past handover..unless it's a complete turnkey project for which you will pay top Dollar Retaining, Stormwater, water tanks & Projects… 6 469  |
