Tag Archive: Soil Classification
Soil Classification
Before you can build your new house you need to know what sort of foundation is needed, which is based on the ‘Soil classification’ Geotechnical Investigation A Geotechnical investigations is required to provide a report stating the soil classification. The…
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Different Soil Classification Results
When you look at a new house block its always worth asking the Developer’s Agent what the Soil Classification is ……….. Only don’t take what you are told too seriously! Usually the developers opinion is going to be that the…
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Building On Rock
Based on the Soil Classification rock is considered one of the best surfaces to build a house foundation. It comes under the Classification Class A. That doesn’t mean its going to be cheap especially for a conventional raft or waffle…
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Site Investigation
As part of the design and approval process of building your new house you will require a Site Investigation Report. Sometimes referred to as a Geotechnical Report. For a typical suburban subdivision these cost in the order of $1-2,000,…………… but…
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