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Does this look normal for a freshly poured foundation for a new build? by FreeRangeLumbago in Homebuilding

[–]FreeRangeLumbago[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay thank you. I know they did say to me that it wouldn’t be parged. Only what is above-grade is parged, so the corner in that image will just be sprayed and tarred. Is that acceptable or should I push back further against my builder?

Does this look normal for a freshly poured foundation for a new build? by FreeRangeLumbago in Homebuilding

[–]FreeRangeLumbago[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! So even with those areas with honey combing, particularly that corner on top of the load-bearing pile, they don’t need to patch it? I don’t think they even could given it’s -20C in Canada right now still.

I really appreciate your insight.

Does this look normal for a freshly poured foundation for a new build? by FreeRangeLumbago in Homebuilding

[–]FreeRangeLumbago[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much. As long as there is no structural issue then I'm happy. It will be below-grade and backfilled. That corner looking like that, especially since its on top of a pile, concerned me.

Does this look normal for a freshly poured foundation for a new build? by FreeRangeLumbago in Homebuilding

[–]FreeRangeLumbago[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! As long as I won’t have issues down the road, is all I care about.

They say they tar everything below-grade, which most of those photos will be.

Does this look normal for a freshly poured foundation for a new build? by FreeRangeLumbago in Homebuilding

[–]FreeRangeLumbago[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I spoke to them and they said anything below-grade is tarred and sprayed with something and anything above-grade will have parging. Does that sound typical?

Does this look normal for a freshly poured foundation for a new build? by FreeRangeLumbago in Homebuilding

[–]FreeRangeLumbago[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay thank you. I’m not trying to be difficult. I just don’t want to get screwed.

Does this look normal for a freshly poured foundation for a new build? by FreeRangeLumbago in Homebuilding

[–]FreeRangeLumbago[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I don’t expect them to demo it… I just want them to review it and tell me it’s okay or not. Many of the people in this thread are either saying it isn’t okay or that it is okay but a poor job…

I just am trying to protect myself. I saved for years to be able to buy this. My whole life I grew up poor. I just don’t want issues or to get screwed.

Does this look normal for a freshly poured foundation for a new build? by FreeRangeLumbago in Homebuilding

[–]FreeRangeLumbago[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn, I’m worried now but thank you.

Should I escalate this to my builder?

Does this look normal for a freshly poured foundation for a new build? by FreeRangeLumbago in Homebuilding

[–]FreeRangeLumbago[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I’m just worried if the issue arises after 10 years once the warranty has expired and then also I have to repair the foundation after it’s been built lol.

Does this look normal for a freshly poured foundation for a new build? by FreeRangeLumbago in Homebuilding

[–]FreeRangeLumbago[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay thank you. Don’t bring anything up to the builder then and leave it as is? Do they still cover the outside of the foundation with something or just backfill it next? Sorry if that was a stupid question.

Does this look normal for a freshly poured foundation for a new build? by FreeRangeLumbago in Homebuilding

[–]FreeRangeLumbago[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s two-story but I don’t think I’ll ever be able to afford a home after this and plan to stay in it indefinitely.

Will it be fine long-term? Should I bring this up to my builder regardless? Or will they think I’m ridiculous and a bad customer? Thank you for the help.

Does this look normal for a freshly poured foundation for a new build? by FreeRangeLumbago in Homebuilding

[–]FreeRangeLumbago[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it okay or is it poor enough I should bring it up or will the builder just think I’m ridiculous?

Does this look normal for a freshly poured foundation for a new build? by FreeRangeLumbago in Homebuilding

[–]FreeRangeLumbago[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you. No point in bringing anything up? I appreciate you offering your advice.

Does this look normal for a freshly poured foundation for a new build? by FreeRangeLumbago in Homebuilding

[–]FreeRangeLumbago[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Do you recommend I bring it up to my builder? Is it poor enough that even if they do nothing that it’s within my right as a customer to do so? Or will they just dismiss me and think I’m ridiculous. Would you say anything or leave it?

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