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Groundwork & Foundations

Trying to figure out correct trade for broken concrete at front of property

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 3.20 PM

I've posted a job a couple of times but had no luck with finding a builder for it so far. We've got a ground floor duplex flat that has the basement converted to a living area. We've noticed a patch of damp at the front of the property close to the window, and on inspection have found that the concrete ground out the front of the property is completely broken on one side. It seems as though the previous owner has packed with soil and then covered the whole area with slate chips to cover it up, but we think that rain must still be getting down through the soil. I'm not sure what trade to target the ad at, and the auto-suggestion from MyBuilder has chosen Groundwork and Foundations, but have had a few decline the work. Could be due to not having capacity, but just want to be sure I'm looking at the right trade for the job. Thanks very much.

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4 Answers

Anonymous user

Hi, the trade you require is groundworks and drainage, to rectify this problem you will need to install a soak away that has a slight fall towards a drain and fill it with pea gravel or install a aco drain. Hope this helps.
Answered23 March 2021
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Anonymous user

A good landscape gardener is able to fix your issue.
Answered23 March 2021
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EL CONTRACTS

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Coleraine
That job would need to be looked at by a damp proof company. Soil won’t stop water so it will damp proofed and concrete thanks
Answered23 March 2021
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Anonymous user

Trade required is any of the building/landscaping/ foundation and groundwork’s. It shouldn’t matter if concrete is cracked, whether it’s soil or slate chips IF the outside level is at correct height. This should be 150mm below damp. If it’s not or any higher than damp course then you will need to reduce this level to 150mm below dpc. It is possible to install acco chamber drainage too but they will only work if there is a soakaway to attach to and it is flush or lower than any hard standing. If the bricks are absorbing water you can also render or aqua seal bricks to stop water transferring inside. A crack in concrete outside would not cause this issue. Hope this helps.
Answered1 April 2021
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