Reduced dig

Site cleared and levels reduced

Inspection chambers set to level

Inspection chambers set to level

Rodding point for surface water drainage

Rodding point for surface water drainage

Pressure testing drainage

With the reduced dig and drainage runs complete the site is covered in free draining stone compacted in layers. This provides a base for the raft foundation to sit on.

Checking the levels of the sub base

Checking the levels of the sub base

Levelling out site
Compacting stone with vibrating roller

Compacting stone in layers with vibrating roller

Ready for sand blinding

The first set of groundwork contractors job done, leaving a really tidy site ready for the slab crew from MBC Timber Frame and their ‘Passive slab’