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    Drainage pipe and foundation

    If the pipe was going to fail, it is most likely to be at the point it passes under the foundation. If the local geology is stable it should be OK, but running directly under a foundation rather than passing directly under does add risk. A good test is, how long has it been under the foundations...
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    Self sustaining swimming pool. Solar panels, heat pumps, rain reservoir.

    Thats rather a grand title but thats the objective or is it an aim? At the moment I working on the heat pump and looking to squeeze out as much efficiency as possible. I've been looking for examples where heat going in to the pump comes from a source with a higher temperature than the ambient...
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    Drainage pipe and foundation

    The foundation looks like a strip foundation. You should draw a plan to scale of the existing build and all services. From there its easier to know where your going and to explain to others. I use to do that, surveyed most of the Peckham Estates before they were redeveloped in the 1990s.
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    Drainage pipe and foundation

    Hi, With regard to the sewer you need to know where it goes. Does it go beyond your property? The next inspection cover if there is one will be on the direction the pipe is going. Bends have inspection covers usually so it should relatively easy to locate. From experience, a long time ago...
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