Chuck stopped by tonight to let us know the results from the dirt sample. Unfortunately, not the best news ever. The soil is a sort of ash-like material. Our plan of action is to dig down a foot deeper around the footings than planned. Then we will fill and level it out with road base material to prevent any settling or shifting. They also will dig out a little further all around- I don't remember exactly why. ;)
The Dirt Sample test will cost about $1400 extra. Ouch! Then we will have to pay the materials and time to do the extra work. Chuck estimates that it will come in right around $5000. I'm so sad! But we do want a solid home that will last. We knew we wouldn't make it through this project without some unexpected variables but it still is hard to swallow.
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