Rear Exterior Stairway & Landing Foundation Issues—Contractor did not install enough gravel beneath steps for drainage. It caused a leak into the house and destroyed the basement hardwood flooring. Issues were created by:
- incorrect drain tile installation
- backfilling done with clay and mud instead of gravel
- improper backfill compact, which would have prevented ground settlement issues
Violations issued against the builder – March 20, 2014
Even during the repair, we had to point out the following:
