Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Chemical underpinning and soil stabilization 40May 15, 2019 6:47 pm Had a geotechnical engineer look at the place yesterday who has recommended some drainage options. I found that an internal door didn’t close properly and there was a 1-2mm going up from the top-right of the door arch. Mainmark said that it inlay be the footing underneath sinking as they only did the perimeter of the building. Doesn’t fill me with a great deal of confidence! Perimeter may be fine but what about the internal foundations? Hi Building Expert, Thank you for the feedback, much appreciated, there is also a code of conduct for building surveyors which they need to follow as well. I am looking… 4 3689 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 37473 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 5241 |