@Bill Kenny it is really tough to give ballparks across different metro areas, but as a contractor I'll do my best to give you a sight-unseen quote (which I never do for actual jobs) so you should have some rough idea of what you're looking for.1) Outside drainage issues is too vague--do you mean fix the soil so it is sloping away from your home?

After the remediation for the contaminated soil has happened, are there any stipulations or things to watch out for if acquiring said property?

Absolutely Sandy!

Dynamic soil problems (clay on schist, etc.) have historically only been stabilized with expensive pylons or other mechanical methods, although advances in geo-textiles and other high tech engineered solutions are becoming more widely used and available.A problem purely related to a foundation, such as a cracked slab, can be identified and the remedy and its cost/risk estimated fairly closely and kept within budget.Many years ago I sued (and won) a large tract home builder and their grading engineering firm.

Without mentioning the names of the cartel you'll need to disclose the material sources, LOL.How'd the soil test come out?

The numbers look tight but depending on where it was in sandy springs...I'd fix it up, rent it as shared housing and sell out of it...just make sure there aren't any rental restrictions on the unit first.....Happy Investing!

For instance, in southern California the soil varies greatly from area to area, even in one town.

.- I've heard of soils issues in parts of Texas that may have affected the foundation/structure, check if that's an issue in your area.That's all I can think of right now.

jermaine here Thay should be one in Chantilly, Saturday morning I was a member there about two years ago, don't remember the name of the riea but it was arranged by Sandy Schaefer, hope that helps you

Soil analysis - This is required for the engineer to be able to build the right type of foundation.