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We built in CB too, when i saw the slab at first, i said there's NO way this house will fit on it...Well, yep, since i'm not a builder i was dead wrong...Have faith and ASK someone before drawing conclusions....Good luck
Hi everyone and yes we have talked to the builder and yes it was poured wrong. We are suppose to have a 3 car garage...2 car and one that is tandem, well they forgot about the tandem part. They told us that they were going to fix it by cutting that part out and repouring it? I know it was more technical than that and my husband understands it all. I guess we will see how it goes.
That solution sounds like you may have settlement issues in the future if under one roof line. You need to hire a construction inspector or at least consult one ASAP. Do not sign off on this fix until you get expert, independent advice.
That solution sounds like you may have settlement issues in the future if under one roof line. You need to hire a construction inspector or at least consult one ASAP. Do not sign off on this fix until you get expert, independent advice.
Where would I find one of these?? We have only just moved to the area 3 weeks ago. They tell us that it all has to be inspected before they can move on...and will show us the sign off on it..
Where would I find one of these?? We have only just moved to the area 3 weeks ago. They tell us that it all has to be inspected before they can move on...and will show us the sign off on it..
Here in the Charlotte area, you can call the Inspectors Office (they are with the city) and ask them if this is acceptable.
The inspectors can sign off on it as it may be *legal* for them to do but that doesn't mean that you couldn't have slab issues.
Here's a start. I'd call a structural engineer, maybe one that specializes in commercial so there's no conflict of interest and ask for a referral in residential.
Big red flags at the outset! Our builder in our last home had a couple of minor issues, but nothing as egregious as this. I'd not want any part of the slab that is under the roof line to be separate. Just think about normal settlement of the ground, much less any flexing caused by tremors, and the burden different slabs will place on joists and trusses.
you can hire a structural engineer to have a look at it which shouldnt cost more than a few hundred bucks, You could also see if they will absorb this cost due to the mix up...If a structural engineer signs off on it you shouldnt have anything to worry about. Good Luck!
Oh my ! How did they get that messed up ? I definitely think you should hire a 3rd party though- after all they may tell you what 'technically' they can do, but that may not be in your long term best interest.
We are building in Sanctuary Cove, and so far the experience has been awesome. (The incentives were great, and because there were more empty lots, we could sorta pick where we wanted to be).
Are you trying to get everything completed before November 30th for the tax write off? If not, maybe they can start a new house in a comparable lot, and then finish that one with 2 garages and use it as an inventory home.
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