When construction began next door, my biggest worry was noise and disruption. Instead, it’s having to keep repeating “this isn’t your house, this isn’t your issue” as the builders cut corner after corner. After discovering “soft soils” they ran a vibratory compactor back and forth a few times in some of the already-dug foundation trenches, the. proceeded to pump the concrete for the footings. As a geologist who minored in geotechnical engineering, I’m horrified, but… this isn’t my house…
@cassandra17lina But could it AFFECT your house?
@panamared Good question, but it’s unlikely to be a problem as our house is built like a fortress (by a much better builder.) The bigger issue will be drainage if the neighboring house builders pile a bunch of soil to raise the flood certificate elevation. Fortunately both our properties drain to the back of the lots where there’s a pond.
@cassandra17lina Whew! Glad to hear it. Our house is about 100 years old and sits atop a fairly steep hill. We have our issues, but drainage really isn't one.