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1 May 2018 | 4 replies
Some common reasons: Basements: ground is sloping toward the building, no gutters, poor soil, high water table, leaking pipes below the foundation or near the foundation.
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21 May 2018 | 12 replies
Soils here are generally pretty friendly.
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4 June 2018 | 5 replies
Sandy Hu in those areas you will need deep pockets.
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4 May 2018 | 7 replies
and soil conditions can make owning rentals there NOT profitable for out of state investors. although with your down stroke you will most likely do fine..
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8 July 2018 | 6 replies
BUT, I will say this - there’s a fair amount of un-buildable ground and tainted soil near Hill AFB.
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11 May 2018 | 3 replies
Any leads regarding economical structural engineer, soil testing and foundation work would be much appreciated.
26 March 2018 | 3 replies
@Jason Sand I would fire the tenant, i.e. evict or don't renew the lease.
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12 April 2018 | 14 replies
I have family that moved out to Sandy years ago but I haven't made out to visit there yet.
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16 April 2018 | 6 replies
A civil/structural engineer for soil samples and understanding of site for building and also site grading.
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15 April 2018 | 4 replies
@Diamond Sandy It depends on your personality.