Please, anyone who is an architect here that can help me with this info.

How to build on a swampy land so the house does not sink later on. Is it advisable to do storey buildings on a swampy land or bungalows are better?

And please what are the signs that a house needs to be renovated?

Pleas please please, I need this. Its for a story I am writing. I report properties in Business Hallmark Newspaper, and I will give the architect who contributes his or her full credit and make sure I get the paper across to him/her. Thanks.

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Please, anyone who is an architect here that can help me with this info.

How to build on a swampy land so the house does not sink later on. Is it advisable to do storey buildings on a swampy land or bungalows are better?

And please what are the signs that a house needs to be renovated?

Pleas please please, I need this. Its for a story I am writing. I report properties in Business Hallmark Newspaper, and I will give the architect who contributes his or her full credit and make sure I get the paper across to him/her. Thanks.

What to build on a swampy land?
You can build any structure of ur choice either storey or bungalow on a swampy land. It all depends on your financial capability and the purpose of the structure ( for instance in 2002 we built a mighty catholic cathedral on a swampy land at Ajao Estate close to Oke afa Canal, the church must be sited at this location because the of their existing church and to retain their membership, the foundation gulp so much). It worth noting that failure to put engineering practice into full use that makes building to fail, what do we say about the 7 star Al-Burj Hotel (over 300meter high) in Dubai built on an artificial island in the heart of an ocean in a city lying on a major fault line. Hw do I know I have full documentary of the project from scratch to finishing; interesting, inspiring and challenging.
Earth has several formations; it is worth noting that after the swampy formation there are usually a layer of sandy formation, and possibly a rocky formation. So either I am building bungalow or storey bldg, what do I need to do carry soil investigation test (ensure the test is actually carry out some are specialised in sitting in their office and give u false report). The investigation will help the structural engr to design the building well and u are sure of the safety. For instance the cathedral I mention earlier on was not built on pile built an alternative design to pilling in other to save cost we took the foundation to sandy formation level, how we did it don’t ask me (LOL), but the depth can swallow a bungalow completely.
How do I build on swampy land?
Simple, your soil investigation will determine the type of foundation, and expert constructor knows how to go about it.
How do I know when a building is due for renovation?
A well built house may not require renovation in a long time but rather a facelift. Facelift is necessary when the paint is fading or u want to upgrade the aesthetic.
In my own opinion I believe that a building is due for renovation when it is no more functional, aesthetically unpleasant i:e the plastering is peeling off, pillars are buckling, roof is leaking, plumbing problems, electrical disorder. Besides, there could be a deliberate renovation in order to upgrade the structure to modern ones; for instance you may wish to change ur doors, windows, plumbing and electrical fittings to the latest in vogue.
Engr Niyi.
Contact us for your soil investigation and engineering services. abidoyventures@gmail.com

thank you sir. I appreciate the prompt response.

@Aventures, more grease to your elbow! You can build anywhere when you give your job to the expert.

I didn't know you do soil investigation, I just gave out one site to an engineering firm yesterday. Hoping to do business with you in the nearest future.

thanks brabus, hope to hear from you.

Poor U! Instead to address this technical issue to Sound Engineer u dey shout Architect, U guy think we are the A&O when it comes to Building Constrution.
From experience, some of us especially who dont ve sound site experience will Design a building who can'nt be practically implement.
Anyway, I ve work with Aventure before and I tell u, he is very sound! he has said it all!
Arc. Tony Omotayo

@ segcy.moor- I didn't know. Now I know.

here is a lesson for us all. look b4 u leap.

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