It was a waste of $10K, because the sinking was probably just caused by the clay soil being dry those years.

This would include soil tests to check bearing capacity of the soils so that the engineer can size the footings correctly.

Sandy

So maybe try keeping the area wet and they won't like damp garden soil or maybe a mulch you can keep damp. 

Soil? 

Be very careful about the expansive soils in Taylor.

From my experience there, zip codes along the north side of the I-285 loop, around Sandy Springs, are the best areas of town.

The largest local grocery store has attempted three times to lease option the land from seller but deal fell through because of the main and only hiccup--failure to do required environmental testing (soil and water) , and have dep of eco issue a letter of no further action.Seller is desperate to sell, they started the testing process about a year ago (dep of eco requires about 12-18 months of testing period) Borrower needed 250 K to paid the seller's lender off, then do a OWR promissory note for 250K with the seller.

It appears more involved than just putting in a 4"-6" trash pump at this point because the soil saline content has become too high.

I have friends with SLAB rental - - NASTY outcome.The issue is with the soil, and that area has what is known as "Massively Expansive Soil".