Our new bungalow seemed ideal for us, now we've moved in and the builders have sorted out some of the teething problems. The back garden has supposedly been rotavated and then turfed. It is very uneven and you can feel hard lumps below the turf. I have started to take turf off and dig over borders ready for planting , but am finding polystyrene packaging, large pieces such as kitchen appliances are packed in, and chunks of concrete and broken bricks. Some of the concrete is over a foot square and 3 to 4 inches deep. Most of the debris has about 4 inches of soil over it. The builders tell me that this debris is rising to the surface???? This sounds very odd to me.
Are they supposed to leave it like this?
2006-09-26 09:32:32 · 21 answers · asked by valjanny 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
tell the solicitor who did the conveyance and he will do the rest they have breached their contract and you will get them back believe me> the hardcore is fine and good drainage but it has to be lower and at least 9" or so cover
2006-09-26 09:39:17 · answer #1 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they shouldnt leave it like this....It is very common for builders to bury rubble in the garden and it shudnt be a problem under a patio helping as foundation but directly under a lawn is not on, i would be unhappy just for the simple reason the lawn is uneven and not nice on the eye.. complain and say you want the lawn lifted any problematic rubble taken away then more top soil in and the lawn re laid.
Its not that much work depending how big your lawn is lol but they should do it for you kick up a fuss definalty.
2006-09-26 09:45:03 · answer #2 · answered by Vinnie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Builders are notorious for wriggling out of their responsibilities
Have they received all their money ? if not retain £500 so that the lawn can be done by another contractor. Builders have to guarantee work up to a year anyway so dont take NO for an answer.
2006-09-26 10:17:50 · answer #3 · answered by xenon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they are not allowed tp leave their rubish behind or under the turf!! Get advice from your nearest CAB, they'll be able to point you in the right direction. Good luck and I hope you get some kind of reward or at least your garden looking the way it should be
2006-09-26 09:40:14 · answer #4 · answered by damari_8 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any reputable and self conscious builder would clean up any and all debris.But most do not as this is an added cost. I would recommend sending a registered letter to the builder informing them of the issue and also let them know that if they will not do something about it you will contact the BUILDERS ASSOCIATION they belong to and report them.
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2016-04-13 15:07:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your local county zoning inspection people. The stuff coming up in you yard sound like it is a safety hazard to your family. Most developers just back fill with subsurface soil and debris from the building site. I think your builder is shady.
2006-09-27 10:42:14 · answer #7 · answered by misty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are just trying to save themselves a packet by disposing of their waste where you won't notice rather than paying to take it to the dump. I'd be on the phone telling them to sort it out. I've had my fair share of jokers doing work in my house, you don't get honest builders nowadays.
2006-09-26 09:47:12 · answer #8 · answered by Princess415 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its happens all the time with low grade contractors that are just trying to make large profits.
Unless there is a building code violation or its spelled out in a contract , there is nothing legal you can do.
2006-09-26 09:35:31 · answer #9 · answered by noname 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most homes built on brown sites are on debris with a thin coat of top soil on the garden, I'm afraid you have some work ahead unless you build it up with more top soil. It will drain very fast,
2006-09-26 09:35:57 · answer #10 · answered by tucksie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. You need to be more concerned about your home as well. Do some research. Talk to other people who had houses built.
2006-09-26 09:35:48 · answer #11 · answered by educated guess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋