We have expansive clay here and there all over our area. It really affects how you build. We end up with a high number of pier and grade beam or structural mat foundations--making it very difficult for all the people (EVERY homebuyer down the road) who wants to remodel.
No. A perc test is for septic systems and they are usually done with a backhoe and they dig just a few feet to test how fast water will percolate into the soil.
One more reason why home building costs a fortune. Just paid 1500 dollars for this non necessary service for my area. Guess what? I’m building the same foundation we have been building with for many years but a geo tech stamped his approval. These crooks know the areas and soil types yet still make you get a test. When something goes wrong they will let the homeowner take the hit. To blanket every permit with this fee is ridiculous.
My next favorite trick is hammering out blue malapai rock ( $250 hr) instead of drilling and pinning the footings.. Makes so much sense to remove a nearly unbreakable natural material and replace it with weak concrete. Love the vids keep them coming.
True, however he talks of actual core testing and not a stamp. There are many areas where soils in one part of a valley are completely different from another. Poltergeist is a movie about a housing development being built on a graveyard. Core samples and test pits are what is most important. I am willing to pay to know what’s below.
Good point. If I could build directly on natural material that is superior to man made stuff, I would do it. Engineers are not God, they do not know what He has already engineered.
You've thoroughly terrified me into making sure this is part of a contingency on my land purchase.
I hope I have not scared you too much.
Many sellers will say: must do own dilligence, meaning they want buyer to pay for the geotech report.
Right. If seller wants to sell, they should offer Geotech.
Great advice. One can pay for it now or possibly pay for it big time later…
Agreed. I have seen people pay big for not finding out what is below before they dig.
What kind of price range should one expect for a geo-technical report?
between $800 and $4,000, it varies according to market demand
We have expansive clay here and there all over our area. It really affects how you build. We end up with a high number of pier and grade beam or structural mat foundations--making it very difficult for all the people (EVERY homebuyer down the road) who wants to remodel.
Thanks for the emphasis on this! Is a Perc Test geotechnical report?
Yes. The geotech engineer often performs a perc test for a septic.
@@HowToBuildYourOwnHome Appreciate your response!
Is this the same as the PERT TEST or similar?
No. A perc test is for septic systems and they are usually done with a backhoe and they dig just a few feet to test how fast water will percolate into the soil.
This contractor takes you through steps nobody talks about. Much appreciated.
Thanks!
One more reason why home building costs a fortune. Just paid 1500 dollars for this non
necessary service for my area. Guess what? I’m building the same foundation we have been building with for many years but a geo tech stamped his approval. These crooks know the areas and soil types yet still make you get a test. When something goes wrong they will let the homeowner take the hit. To blanket every permit with this fee is ridiculous.
My next favorite trick is hammering out blue malapai rock ( $250 hr) instead of drilling and pinning the footings.. Makes so much sense to remove a nearly unbreakable natural material and replace it with weak concrete. Love the vids keep them coming.
True, however he talks of actual core testing and not a stamp. There are many areas where soils in one part of a valley are completely different from another. Poltergeist is a movie about a housing development being built on a graveyard. Core samples and test pits are what is most important. I am willing to pay to know what’s below.
Good point. If I could build directly on natural material that is superior to man made stuff, I would do it. Engineers are not God, they do not know what He has already engineered.
thanks for information