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New foundation and existing retaining wall
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I am planning to replace my existing conservatory with a single storey extension. The conservatory is just within our boundary but there is a approx 2m level difference, supported by a retaining wall. The existing conservatory foundation is not deep enough and building controls have said I can’t put any additional load onto the retaining wall - what are my options?
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"you may underpin your existing foundation or do another foundation next to the existing one."
Answered on 1st Sep 2021 - Member since Sep 2018 -
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"Your only option is to dig deeper if the foundations are not deep enough you will have problems later on with movement"
Answered on 7th Jul 2021 - Member since Jun 2021 -
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"It is quite simple you will need to clear the area entirely and have foundations put in to support the new extension! Although I am not absolutely clear what you meant exactly by 2m level difference so I am unable to advise here !"
Answered on 18th Nov 2021 - Member since Dec 2020 -
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