New Construction

1. Poor Foundation Choice

• Foundations under-sized for ground conditions
• Risk of settlement and cracking
• Costly remedial works after completion

2. Inadequate Drainage Design

• Surface water building up around foundations
• Increased risk of damp and erosion
• Overloaded existing drainage networks

3. Layout & Orientation Issues

• Poor use of natural light and access
• Buildings placed over weak ground
• Difficult future maintenance access

minor Repairs

• Adjust setting-out on site to avoid weak spots
• Improve surface falls and drainage details
• Refine specification of finishes and trims

moderate Repairs

• Redesign foundations for actual ground conditions
• Add land drains or soakaways at design stage
• Revise structural layout to suit site constraints

major Repairs

• Switch from shallow to deep pile foundations
• Re-engineer entire drainage strategy
• Reconfigure footprint to avoid contaminated zones

When Replacement Is Needed

• Building a new home or extension
• Constructing on weak or variable ground
• Developing brownfield or former industrial sites
• Replacing a structure that has previously failed

Installation Steps

1. 1

   Foundation Design

   • Choose between shallow and deep foundations
   • Use soil report to size footings or piles
   • Account for nearby trees and services
2. 2

   Site Preparation

   • Strip vegetation and topsoil
   • Set out building lines from survey data
   • Form access routes and storage areas
3. 3

   Foundations & Drainage

   • Excavate and pour foundations
   • Install drainage runs and soakaways
   • Damp-proof and waterproof below ground
4. 4

   Superstructure & Finishes

   • Build walls, floors, and roof
   • Install services and insulation
   • Complete internal and external finishes