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Soil investigation proves very useful for the designer and builder in ascertaining the type of foundation to be used. It will eventually help a builder to distribute the load in a wide area while assuming the subsoil conditions.<br>https://www.joleplanthire.co.uk/<br>
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BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO FOUNDATIONS WORKS BARNSLEY AND SHEFFIELD 1 SOIL SURVEY AND INVESTIGATION Soil investigation proves very useful for the designer and builder in ascertaining the type of foundation to be used. It will eventually help a builder to distribute the load in a wide area while assuming the subsoil conditions. 2 TYPES OF FOUNDATION After the soil investigation, it all comes down to using the right type of foundation among- Simple Foundations, Engineered Foundations, Piled Foundations, and Raft Foundations. 3 OVERALL COST OF FOUNDATIONS WORKS The overall cost of foundation work depends on the ground condition and overall building project. 4 PLANNING AND PREPARING THE SITE FOR FOUNDATION Site clearing and excavation is an integral part of preparing a foundation. You first need to remove excess soil and other useless materials from the construction site. 5 POURING THE CONCRETE FOUNDATION The concrete should be leveled as per each or bricks. One must note that if the concrete is being poured from a lorry; you need a stable ground to safely position it. w w w . j o l e p l a n t h i r e . c o . u k