ᐅ Is a soil survey necessary even if I’m not building a basement?
Created on: 13 Jul 2020 14:26
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Hausner
Hello,
It is often recommended to have a soil survey done during or shortly after purchasing the plot. I understand that this is important to know how to waterproof a basement and where to dispose of the excavated material. But what is the purpose of a soil survey (at such an early stage) if you are not building a basement?
I have not requested any quotes yet, but it might be cheaper to include the soil survey later with the excavation work, or the survey might have to be repeated because the "old" one is not accepted...
It is often recommended to have a soil survey done during or shortly after purchasing the plot. I understand that this is important to know how to waterproof a basement and where to dispose of the excavated material. But what is the purpose of a soil survey (at such an early stage) if you are not building a basement?
I have not requested any quotes yet, but it might be cheaper to include the soil survey later with the excavation work, or the survey might have to be repeated because the "old" one is not accepted...
A soil survey is conducted using test pits or, preferably, dynamic cone penetrometer tests. These are placed at various points across the property. If you are unsure about the exact location of the house, you may need to carry out two additional tests, but this extra cost might be justifiable. Besides, the soil on an 800m² (8,611 sq ft) plot is unlikely to vary so much that it cannot be assessed with just a handful of tests.
Best regards,
Jann
Best regards,
Jann
Hausner schrieb:
The cheapest offer I received was just under 1000 euros including tax. Yes, that roughly matches. It also varies depending on the location within Germany. My estimated 750 was net, so I think it’s about right. The market is currently still saturated (at least here).