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 With that sort of soil type if you ask for a design to include piers then I would also include void formers. That way you should reduce the chances of settlement and heave. 7 25691 PM me your email. I have a build excavation calculator you can use based on your plans to double check what your builder is telling you. Cheers Simeon 1 25406 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 11590 |