The Problem The detached property in Leicester had suffered subsidence from clay shrinkage. In front of the property are two large trees located on the pavement. The trees belong to the local authority who have refused permission to have them removed. Site investigations had already been undertaken and tenders issued to undertake the following building reinstatement works: • Piled raft to original house and garage • External – walls to front and rear. • Internal – Lounge, kitchen, hall, GF shower, rear dining room, landing, 2 bedrooms, bathroom and garage Optera were awarded the job through competitive tender process and designed the piling arrangements as shown above for approval prior to commencing. The Solution The solution to install 53 piles and a raft amounted to only 50%

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