I need experienced advice on buried construction trash I found on my property.

[AAbsolute]

I need experienced advice on buried construction trash I found on my property. I have been immersed in the building business for about 20 years, but I know I need just a little more good advice in this situation.

I bought a property in a very nice development. The name of the development has nothing to do with the subject matter so please don't put me on the spot with questions about the development. Really, please.

I bought the lot which is nice, but while digging the foundation I found well over 5,000 lbs. of construction trash from the infrastructure work and other developer operations. It required me to change my foundation plans because of lost soil bearing capacity. Some of the trash was quickly recognized by me as discarded powder actuated fasteners. If you know what they are and what they are made of you probably understand why I would want some answers and remediation efforts.

The Developer's position is that I bought the property "as is". My experiences tell me I am going to require help in dealing with them.

Is anyone willing to give me a referral or any advice? I'll consider anything.

 

[Bobby J]

We should get that cup of Java very soon. I have been down this road and will be glad to share with you what happened. Give me a call. 850-865-7798.

 

[kemosabe]

What development was it in?

 

[AAbsolute]

What development was it in?

That's my favorite kind of humor. You must know me well.

 

[AAbsolute]

We should get that cup of Java very soon. I have been down this road and will be glad to share with you what happened. Give me a call. 850-865-7798.

Somebody much wiser than me said, "Half measures availed us nothing." This will be one of those types of negotiations. I have already speant a year with the talking part. (Phase I)

See ya Tuesday.

 

[waltonco lover]

It may tie things up for a bit, but what about calling the DEP. This just doesn't sound right. Sorry for you luck, but someone should be held accountable for that.

 

[beachmouse]

I'd be inclined to call the DEP as well. And document, document, document- take a zillion pictures with a camera that date stamps them.

 

[TooFarTampa]

I'd be inclined to call the DEP as well. And document, document, document- take a zillion pictures with a camera that date stamps them.

This is a great idea. As Waltonco lover says, it just doesn't sound right. What about code enforcement? Does this fall under the Land Development Code standards?

 

[Bobby J]

Somebody much wiser than me said, "Half measures availed us nothing." This will be one of those types of negotiations. I have already speant a year with the talking part. (Phase I)

See ya Tuesday.

Is it Tuesday or Monday?

 

[mikecat adjuster]

What development was it in?

That was absolutely classic. The best humor is sometimes the simplest and most obvious. And even though I love dry humor, without the smiley face, I may have sat and stared at the question in awe for a bit longer. In fact, even though the smiley face is right after the sentence, my initial reaction was, "Are you kidding me".

Thanks for the laugh. Seriously.