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Outhouse Subsidence.
Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 3.09 PM
Hi, we have an ex council house with a brick outhouse in the garden. There seems to be some subsidence on one side of the building as there are splits in the brick and you can see a slight tilt in the building. Can this be fixed as we are looking to renovate this and connect to the main house. Thanks Theo
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Two Eight Property Services
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If you have subsidence it can be underpinned but firstly you need to dig a trial hole to reveal the depth and state of the existing foundations and then take advice from an engineer who will advise on the underpinning needed, the depth of the underpinning will depend on whether you ever intend to build over the outhouse or leave it as single storey
Answered20 April 2020
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Sam Groundworks LTD
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Probably possible but wouldn’t bother could end up costing more in the long run. Plus the foundation obviously is not to spec so better and probably cheaper to renew it all
Answered20 April 2020
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Anonymous user
You could underpin but that is a costly operation with fees for structural engineer and local authorities.
If you are intending to extend your property you might find it more economical to demolish the existing structure and build your extension with new foundations.
Answered22 April 2020
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R.Hewlett Building Sevices
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Knock it down and start afresh,it was probably a drain issue so check all pipe work if your not replacing
Answered30 April 2020
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