Survey Report on the Solid Floor Slab
A ground floor slab can suffer severely from a sulphate attack, and the underlying concrete can sustain such damage for long periods before any structural issues become apparent. If you think you have this problem, we can set you up with a survey in Canterbury, London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, or Cardiff, where a member of our panel can assess the condition of your floor slab.
What is Sulphate Attack?
Sulphates in the ground below the slab are to blame. They seep into the concrete and react with it, causing it to heave—rise up and down, so to speak—and usually cause extensive damage to the external walls. Sooner or later, the concrete will become frangible. When it does, the internal walls built on the slab will be the next lifted, cracked, and broken structures.
A Chartered Surveyor's Report on Sulphate Attack
The sulphate report compiles information about any shifting, fracturing, or warping of the exterior walls at the level of the Damp Proof Course (DPC), the internal wall at ground level, and the slab. Their condition is noted and any signs of dampness are recorded. The report also notes the type and condition of the concrete. If the structure is not currently under attack by sulphates, these characteristics could be making it more susceptible to sustained attack in the future.
- Reach out to us for a Solid Floor Slab Survey in Canterbury, London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, and Cardiff.
Contact us today to schedule an inspection of your ground floor slabs in Canterbury, London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, or Cardiff. If you suspect them to be under attack from sulphates, we can help determine the nature and extent of any damage.