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Hidden land drains on a recent extension project

Posted by Admin on January 10, 2014 in News

Hidden land drains on a recent extension project

We were contacted by a customer who had recently visited one of our previous jobs. He was impressed with the quality of finish and the previous customer was more than happy recommended us to him.

On the first couple of days excavating the foundations we came across a unknown old clay pipe running the full length of our dig line. We broke some of the pipe out and noticed that there was clear water consistently running through it with the far lower end being totally blocked by tree roots and sludge on the neighbours property. The client had mentioned that the garden gets very boggy with the slightest bit of rain now he knows why!

We Consulted the water board to see if they had any records of it but to no avail. The building inspector was brought in to discuss this matter as constant running water and foundations don’t mix!

The decision was made to divert this running water into the surface water system connected to the down pipes and running in to the road. Although this sounded easy the land drain was a lot deeper than the pipes from the guttering and resulted in us having to connect the new pipe half way up the drive as to form a run from rear of property. Once this was all done the client noticed that the garden did not flood as easily and is noticeably drier.

Testimonials

Mike and his team at Elmwalk Developments have recently demolished a garage and shed, and built a new double garage for me, and also carried out some garden layout work. I am really pleased with the results.

Mike was very professional, polite and pleasant,and although his price was a little higher than other quotes, I feel I really got value for money. I was not asked for money up front. His men all knew their jobs inside out, were good workers and did not cut corners They were friendly and pleasant.

Every evening the site was left clean and tidy, and I was kept informed all the way along, and the whole scheme was finished in good time. I cannot praise this firm enough and would recommend them to anybody.

JD

I cannot recommend Elmwalk enough. Throughout the time they completed my complex renovations and extension, they remained absolute professionals, kept us updated on progress, were clean and tidy and, most importantly, provided an uncompromising level of craftsmanship.

They offered exceptional value for money and a service level you do not usually come across these days. We would not hesitate in having Mike and his team for any future work.

Mr & Mrs Rogers, Christchurch

To whom it may concern.

We contacted Mike Ellis (Elmwalk Developments) to complete a modernisation and development of our home in Wimborne, Dorset.

Following an initial review meeting with the main sub-contractors the work began in September 2011.

We had some extra-ordinary work done. This included a ground source heat pump installation, under floor heating, rain water harvesting and by a different contractor, solar panels fitted.

Following weekly progress reports to check on the finances, the work progressed well.

In all the time the sub-contractors were in the house, Mike's supervision was excellent and a good working relationship between everyone (including my wife and I) was maintained.

All workmen were clean and tidy and each night left the house clean and ready to work the next day.

Although we lived off the premises for 3 months whilst the major work was done, we had no cause for concern in regard to Elmwalk Developments trust with our property.

I would recommend Elmwalk Developments for any work you require and I will call Mike again if and when I need further enhacements to our property.

David Warburton

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