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Are my foundations deep enough for a conservatory?
How can I tell if my foundations are deep enough to bear the additional load of a conservatory?
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"Ask a building inspector they should check the foundations before u order the concrete"
Answered on 25th May 2022 - Member since Jan 2022 -
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You have to dig a hole down along side of the footing until you reach the bottom of the concrete. I would do both sides at the front of the conservatory. You will need a min 1 meter deep of concrete. If you have trees near by it may be deeper."
You have to dig a hole down along side of the footing until you reach the bottom of the concrete. I would do both sides at the front of the conservatory. You will need a min 1 meter deep of concrete. If you have trees near by it may be deeper."
Answered on 25th May 2022 - Member since Nov 2019 -
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"Dig a pilot hole next to it to find existing footings"
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"There are no set regulations for conservatory so depends on the design etc you need a mate nonunion 500 mm deep"
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