Conservatory foundatios.

[Tristar]

Thanks, will watch it.

 

[Tristar]

Regarding fill, it looks as though they have already bottomed at about 750mm, requiring pick axes to get further, mostly chalk now.

 

[Shytalkz]

That's more like it If the chalk is not weathered (ie soft and crumbly), they don't need to go to 1m depth btw.

 

[Shytalkz]

This does beg the question as to exactly what would they have done regarding the drains and foundations, if you hadn't posted on here...and I think that we know the answer to that.

 

[Tristar]

Exactly WHY I posted, and have done so often in the past. This forum is a wonderful resource thanks to you guys who give their expertise so willingly.

 

[diyisfree]

Very interesting reading this thread. I hope you keep your camera handy and take lots of pictures of the progress so we can all have a look.

I find it amazing that the builder/cony company were aware of the soakaway but neglected to advise you on what should be done.

Like you said, tis a good job you found the time to post your concerns.

Good luck.

 

[Tristar]

I should point out that I got the company boss to sign a statement that he was aware of the soakaway and that provision would have to be made for moving it, when I signed the contract . They have now to build two new soakaways to take the two original pipes. He has been to see me this lunchtime and we have parted amicably, I like the guy, and I have agreed to pay £85 extra, which I was not obliged to do, but I have already negotiated a massive discount off the whole job, so I hope to be more than happy when it is finished. Will post some more pix later.

 

[Shytalkz]

...I have agreed to pay £85 extra...

Top result, would you do the negotiations for my next car, please?!

 

[Tristar]

I could hardly refuse after all your help. I always ask for a discount, its amazing how much you can negotiate off everything.

 

[Shytalkz]

...its amazing how much you can negotiate off everything...

Apart from engineer's fees: they're sacrosanct

 

[diyisfree]

Apart from engineer's fees: they're sacrosanct

I often dream of living in a big posh house and driving a big posh car like you Shy

But i always wake up and come back down to the real world and realise i dont earn as much as you

 

[Tristar]

Apart from engineer's fees: they're sacrosanct

And why not? I are an Injuneer.

 

[Shytalkz]

I are an Injuneer.

Civ/Struct or some other flava?

 

[Tristar]

Aviation

 

[diyisfree]

And why not? I are an Injuneer.