A Phase 2 is more targeted and invasive, and includes actual collection and laboratory analysis of soil and/or other potentially contaminated media. 

Building 1Section Condition# Comment"Grounds 1 The soil level was too high at the foundation.

Without knowing details for a more specific recommendation, try books by Sandy Botkin. 

Is the soil unstable, are the drainage issues, etc. check with the neighbors to see if they are also having settling, foundation issues.

@Mitchell Rusten you will need an engineer to conduct a soil test. 

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA MSA3.  

Some places do allow to put a septic tank in front of the septic if the soil percolates well but I wouldn't count on it. 

v=h-Pw6Y7onF8&t=294sLong story short, a retired Marine vet had purchased a lemon of a house that was damaged during/after Hurricane Sandy and hia house is slowly sinking under (they suspect the seller knew about this).

You would think they would have done some type of soil test or done some due diligence to make sure it's buildable land. 

Currently, I owe $19,000 on my primary residence in Sandy, UT.