Why You Must Get a Soil Test Before Building a Home?

SOIL TESTING FOR BUILDING A NEW HOME

A soil test is carried during the initial stage of construction of a new home when a series of soil samples are obtained from your property. Because the soil profile of each home site differs from one location to the next, a soil report is required even before your house designs are completed.

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IMPORTANCE OF SOIL TESTING FOR CONSTRUCTION SOIL REACTIVITY The major reason for doing a soil test for construction is to determine how “reactive” the soil is and to verify that there are no chemical or physical problems on the property that might harm your home.

SOIL BEARING CAPACITY The soil bearing capacity defines the type of footings or slab subfloor that can be constructed on your site and how much weight the soil can hold per unit area. If the soil is unstable, the footings may need to be buried deeper or a different form of foundation applied.

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HOW IS A SOIL TEST PERFORMED? The real estate surveyor or geotechnical engineers dig into the ground and retrieve soil using special equipment. They will be able to classify the site and estimate the bearing capacity of the soil by identifying what sort of soil is present at various depths.

If you are purchasing a new property or planning to build a home in New York, you can rely on AAA Group for land surveying and soil testing services. We will always provide you with excellent customer service and work while keeping the cost affordable.

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