Recent content by Dw50590

Well this is my next problem. There is a small oak tree, problem 400mm in diameter about 2m/2.5m away, now I have expressed my concern to my architect and he has basically said they might ask you to dig deeper on that side which I kinda did expect.. the building is single storey and measures 6m...

The sub soil is kinda good soil for the first 500mm then you see little bits of clay, but not that much to be fair... I just didn't want building control telling me I needed to make a raft type foundation costing lots of money. I think the reason I said that depth as its construction is going to...

Hi just wondering if some can give me some advice on my foundations. I'm building a garden office at the start of next year and will need to put in some 800mm -1000mm deep footings, however I have noticed if you dig below 700mm in the area the footings need to be you hit water and the hole...

Thank you for your reply Charlie its kind obvious now. No doubt I will have some more questions on the way...

Hi I'm new to this forum so please be kind. I currently have planning permission for a garden room in the back of my garden measuring externally 6m x 7m. I am looking to do most of the work myself, even tho I'm a fairly confident and good all round do it yourselfer I just have a couple of...

Hi I'm new to this forum so please be kind. I currently have planning permission for a garden room in the back of my garden measuring externally 6m x 7m. I am looking to do most of the work myself, even tho I'm a fairly confident and good all round do it yourselfer I just have a couple of...