ᐅ Costs for Soil Replacement Based on Geotechnical Report Before Land Purchase
Created on: 3 Sep 2016 09:50
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Goldi091113 Sep 2016 09:50Hello everyone,
We have received approval/agreement from the city that allows us to conduct a soil survey before purchasing the plot, as I mentioned that I want to know any potential additional costs upfront so they can be included in the budget.
We already have two soil surveys from neighbors, and for the directly adjacent neighbor, the drilling was stopped at about 3 to 3.5 meters (10 to 11.5 feet) due to hard rock. Later, it turned out that the area had been filled with concrete blocks, which had to be completely removed due to insufficient compaction, resulting in approximately €17,000 (around $18,000) in extra costs for soil replacement.
Now to the main question: What do you think are the chances that I can pass these costs on to the city? Is the seller of the plot responsible for ensuring that I can build on the land without these additional expenses, or does the responsibility lie with the buyer?
Thank you!
We have received approval/agreement from the city that allows us to conduct a soil survey before purchasing the plot, as I mentioned that I want to know any potential additional costs upfront so they can be included in the budget.
We already have two soil surveys from neighbors, and for the directly adjacent neighbor, the drilling was stopped at about 3 to 3.5 meters (10 to 11.5 feet) due to hard rock. Later, it turned out that the area had been filled with concrete blocks, which had to be completely removed due to insufficient compaction, resulting in approximately €17,000 (around $18,000) in extra costs for soil replacement.
Now to the main question: What do you think are the chances that I can pass these costs on to the city? Is the seller of the plot responsible for ensuring that I can build on the land without these additional expenses, or does the responsibility lie with the buyer?
Thank you!
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Goldi091113 Sep 2016 10:00Well, the prices are the same throughout the entire area, but there is only one section where the fill material is located.
In the past, during the GDR era, there was an agricultural storage hall here, and the large concrete pillars were reportedly crushed and mixed into the fill.
In the past, during the GDR era, there was an agricultural storage hall here, and the large concrete pillars were reportedly crushed and mixed into the fill.
Hello Goldi,
The costs are borne by the property owner. So, no, you cannot transfer the costs. Is there a record of the site as a contaminated site or historical contamination on or adjacent to the property? The thickness of the fill is substantial. What does the investigation according to LAGA say?
Regards, Rina
The costs are borne by the property owner. So, no, you cannot transfer the costs. Is there a record of the site as a contaminated site or historical contamination on or adjacent to the property? The thickness of the fill is substantial. What does the investigation according to LAGA say?
Regards, Rina
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Goldi091113 Sep 2016 13:28The current owner is still the city.
I have already requested a contaminated sites extract; everything is clear.
The soil report will also analyze chemical elements, as arsenic levels are elevated in our Ore Mountains region.
I have already requested a contaminated sites extract; everything is clear.
The soil report will also analyze chemical elements, as arsenic levels are elevated in our Ore Mountains region.
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