Determining if ledge exists
navi_jen
9 years ago
Hi there....
I am planning an addition in a neighborhood that has a LOT of ledge...and I'm pretty sure my house was built on it (see pics).
How does one determine if ledge exists on a building site short of actually digging? I am trying to build plans with the architect, but if there is ledge, that is going to throw the whole basement garage idea into the garbage (don't think I really want to blast next to a 100 year old house).
Thanks in advance...
J
Picture 1 is front of house foundation
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