Yes I can recommend some in Victoria send me a message.

I've had a similar thought...I'll have to play around with that!
I've got a spot next to the driveway which retains water and I'm going to install some drainage there…

Sorry, I'm not sure I understand? There isn't an incorrectly sloped path any more. Where is the gap you speak of?
I've heard that bricks can have water pass through them,…

Thanks for the detailed response!
I live on an acreage, down a hill near a creek. I know water flows towards my house but for the most part it goes around…

It's a process of elimination so one of the other possibilities is underground stormwater break which would possible flood during rainfall
also check your downpipes especially the boot which is…

Yup you're spot on - we pair the sensors up as a minimum to give a 'control' and reference point away from the problem area and rather than saying X%…

I can tell you the 3 things require for significant slab heave are 1.initial dry clay 2.highly or extremely reactive clay and then 3.a source of water.
I have seen hundreds…

i think im good on the drainage aspect. Builder is on notice, seems to be a little more cognisant than others I've used and other sites of theirs I've visited…

Thanks mate. I'm familiar with the aspects discussed etc. I haven't watched the video yet. Though before I do, does it answer the question?
I have an decent understanding of the…

Your question is probably best asked on Matt's thread.
During the millenniun drought, most houses were build on dry soil and there was a high incidence during that time of established…

Thanks mate, PM sent.

I shot you a PM with my mobile number. Happy to chat and run through our approach in some more detail - we're adapting, evolving and improving all the time…

Pm me will have a chat.

Hi all, I have a house that is less than one year old and is experiencing fairly serious slab heave. The builder of the house is denying any responsibility and…

Hi i may be bit late trying to help but your expert engineer is right,ive had the same but a lot more complex my slab actually spilt in 2 place…

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Cornell group TradeX moisture metres pull up this company it has all sorts of moisture metres including moisture sensors that can be install these sensor and monitor them from…

Is there an economical way to monitor the soil moisture next to my slab to prevent slab heave? House is 1 year old on class P site with stiffened…

Get read of the garden bed for start you cannot have any gardens beds near your footing at all. With the airconditiner need to put a pipe that drains into…

Going back +15 years, they use to drill small diameter holes lined with perforated pvc pipe and use neutron moisture meters to monitor moisture levels down to a few metres.…