Ep. 04 | What Is Soil Testing and Why Would I Need It for My New Build?
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On Episode 4 of ‘On Solid Ground,’ we continued our discussion with David Grindley, but this time on another topic - soil testing and why someone would need it for their new build. A lot goes into building a new home, but what about what lies underneath? This is what we explored further. Some of the subjects we touched on included: the benefit of testing your soil before you build, what you should do if you notice damage, the soil testing process, the budget for a soil penetrating test, and why soil testings aren’t completed for every house.
We hope this episode gave you a better perspective on what soil testing entails and why the strength of your soil is critical. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe to our podcast for more exciting content. See you on the next one!
Chapters
1. Intro (00:00:00)
2. What the Process of Soil Testing Entails and Why Someone Would Need It for Their New Build (00:00:12)
3. What Comes Next in the Process After Soil Testing Is Complete (00:01:30)
4. Risks That People Face Who Don’t Do a Soil Test for Their New Home (00:02:30)
5. Difference in Cost Between Soil Testing During Pre-Construction vs. After the Fact (00:04:00)
6. Why Soil Tests Are Used More on Commercial Projects Rather Than Standard Homes (00:06:19)
7. The Typical Price Range of a Soil Test for a Custom Home (00:08:28)
8. What Is Used After a GPR Is Utilized (00:11:01)
9. What a SPT Is and How It’s Done (00:12:05)
10. When Organics Are Found in Peat Soil and How They Are Addressed (00:15:05)
11. Requirements Soils Must Meet & What to Do When You Notice Damage Around Your Structure (00:16:29)
12. How Long Soil Testing Typically Takes (00:19:01)
13. Difficulty of Testing Areas in Florida (00:20:24)
14. Why Soil Testings Aren’t Completed for Every House (00:21:21)
15. The Most Common Issue With Foundations Unrelated to Sinkholes (00:22:31)
16. How a Soil Test Comes Into Play When Damage Is Seen on a Structure (00:23:15)
17. Outro (00:25:46)
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