Wet weather and the site ground on inspection day
What the ground reveals about drainage and stability before you sign.
Greenbank 4124 · 29 January 2026
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In short: Soggy patches, erosion and poor compaction recorded on Greenbank blocks.
The limits
A standard inspection is visual. It does not dig test pits or check subsoil moisture levels.
Drainage
Water sitting on the grass or pooling against the slab indicates poor site drainage.
Erosion
Rills or exposed tree roots show water running where it should soak into the ground.
Compaction
Soft spots or wheel tracks indicate the soil has not been compacted correctly.
Next steps
If the ground is unstable, we recommend a geotechnical report or soil engineer before you buy.
Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Greenbank. Licensed building practitioners.
