CAT D9H
Senior Member
I have fixed alot of sink holes before but I have never had to bid one until now, whats the best way to bid a sink hole when you cant see what you are getting into ?
Thanks , another thing that will make this hard to bid , is its in a paved parking lot right next to a side walk next to a 3 story building. they dont "think" its eaten out "very much" material under the side walk and building I havent got a chance to go look at it in depth yet, I will be doing it tomorrow ,I am just afraid that its under the building then I'll have to pump alot of concrete and I really dont want to have to tell the owner this, I guess I'll find out tomorrow
I would run from this project. There will be lawyers involved very soon, and of course you would be named in the case even though you were there to fix the problem. The lawyers would also make sure they are paid first, and a few years later you might get what is left over.
A couple of questions about the project. Was there a soils engineer testing during the original construction? Where is their report? Is there underground parking? Does the building show any signs of setteling? Cracks at doorways or windows? Uneven floors? Is the project located in an area of high groundwater?
If you do the project:
I would definetly have them retain a soils engineer, probably a different one than used for the construction, and get some recommendations from the engineers. Then write your proposal per the soils report. At least that way you will have something to back you up.
I also get the feeling that the owners are looking for a quick and cheap fix, and the correct repair will be neither.
RT
the first thing the owner said to me after I looked at it was"how fast can you do it and I want to do it as cheap as I can "
the first thing the owner said to me after I looked at it was"how fast can you do it and I want to do it as cheap as I can