Doesn't sound like a huge cut-They may be intending to build via a CDC application which does limit cut/fill depths on site but as the approval route is quick and…

No doubt if plumbing requirements as per AS2870 are specified on the structural notes they should be followed. But that relies on individual engineers referencing AS2870 on drawings. If…

I understand what you mean now. I'd imagine it's difficult enough trying to claim for heave induced defects without one of the main 'suspects' having the rule book…

Always a fly in the oinment....
I'm not sure what the loophole is? To me it sounds like poor earthworks and uncontrolled surface water/seepage. These should be picked…

Interesting discussion
I'm not familiar with the legal ins and outs but the requirement to grade the site and divert water away from footings/settlement sensitive areas, prevent ponding, remove any…

Perhaps it's my lack of understanding about waffle pods-write it on the back of a stamp....
I thought waffle pods could absorb a certain amount of movement but not differential movement?
I'm…

Possibly because of abnormal MC in future- trees, faulty drainage I guess. Not an existing condition though.
Seems.....pessimistic. 14 cube of concrete for some possible future roots? Is there…

It doesn't seem piers would be needed here at all-pretty decent ground by the looks.
No idea why those piers are left-if a root barrier of sorts, contiguous piers would be…

Where was the original retaining wall going? Where I’ve indicated in blue about?
Additional removal of landscaping (or is that a low retained pathway?) is also indicated at the side…

If a DA has been lodged it is usually because the build cant be done via a CDC.
Sounds like the DA will be assessed against the Development Control Plan, …

There could be problems with both options, your geotechnical engineer should advise further investigation or the structural design should include some clauses so you avoid additional costs if less than…

The only way to control site costs is to do sufficient geotech. investigation to enable the most economical design up front. Where variations are claimed buy the builder…

May be different where you are, near me it forms part of the requirements for the O.C/Completion of works.
However the builder usually needs to ensure uncontrolled water does not discharge…

Mane
The appropriate investigation is site specific and would be based on anticipated geology and ground/surface water conditions,
proposed works and existing site features/structures.…

Hi @Cracking everywhere
Yes-nothing more fancy than a couple of shovels and a bar is needed. The geotech firm should have recommended this early on. If not mentioned get…

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I won't add to the above but am wondering if this build was via CDC and the builder left you a slope with some useless space not obvious looking at…

donovanjd
Sorry to hear seems not much progress on any definitive answers on determining original source of water or even if there was…

Hi,
'however each of the 5 have said that they can't share the contour survey with us and the quotes for this are around $1500 each'
So there is already a survey…

Hi,
Hopefully your site is straightforward-what did the soil test show up and what is the topography/condition of the site and surrounds. Nice and flat and all boreholes found similar…

This is how your post appears:

Think the start and end bits aren't required for the photo to work
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As per report, it is only giving you site…

With the BAS concrete encasement is a last resort where you have no space or can't transfer new building load to below a 45 degree rising up from the bottom…

Ditto the above-a few additional ponderings as well:
If your house walls are in decent condition with no serious cracking and the footings are in natural soils it’s unlikely they will…

From the GC Council section on retaining walls , building approval will be required on retaining walls unless they can meet all (from a total of ten) of the following:…

aashah0079,
Is this soil coming to site or being removed from?
You are entitled to have some validation, request some specific volumes/weight (required/removed?),…

I suppose hydromulch might be close to what you are looking for-I'd still probably go with the suggestion above though.

Hi Joe,
I don't know the answer but a couple of things worth checking:
It looks like it is more a free-standing planter bed than a retaining wall which are normally defined…

Hi,
Agree with all mentioned but in addition probably worth double-checking with Mimosa that the clause isn't just a standard condition and would be warranted. Maybe ask them to clarify what…

Hi,
I'm not really qualified to provide an answer on the best course of action but I think you should get as much information as possible.
Have you done a DBYD search?…

Hi,
That sounds like a nightmare and I would have no idea where to begin on the legal side. It sounds like it might be difficult and potentially not particularly determining…

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What other possible solutions have you explored and why were they rejected?
If you have not fully explored the options additional info (which DCP applies/suburb, existing site drainage, and topography)…