Recent content by Terry77

looking at the soil report it says London clay. is that good or bad news?

We did have a eucalyptus tree about 5metres tall within 3 metres of the build but that has since gone.

Advised by the architect to use him. I emailed him yesterday and explained how shocked we were the only people around that had needed an extension piled he has now said he will look at more affordable ways of achieving the footings. It sounds to me like a lot of engineers don't bother working...

Sorry only just joined this forum. just followed the button when it said post thread. I'm guessing from your reply I've done this wrong? ps are you yoda?

Hi, Just got our engineers report back!!! so now were over £2000 down the road with architect, soil test and engineers report we find we need piling. 4000 x 4000 single storey extension flat roof three walls, 1 x window and double French doors. On clay but not a flood plain, no cracks in...