Call for pilot foundation research
The City of Amsterdam is working with the core team on the pilot project concerning the foundations. The project has now reached the stage where the first foundation surveys are being prepared. The municipal team wants to investigate the foundations of five homes and is calling on interested parties to register. Good to know: a meeting will also be organized for those who register to provide more information about the pilot project and the foundations. An invitation will follow.
Which homes are eligible for the pilot?
The pilot is intended for homes on Durgerdammerdijk with one or more of the following characteristics:
- Your home is sinking more than 4 mm per year;
- There are serious cracks in your home;
- Your house is leaning.
Do you recognize one or more of these characteristics and would you like to know more about the condition of your home's foundation? Please let us know if you are interested in this pilot project. Participation is free of charge.
What does the foundation survey entail?
This involves a structural survey of the property. Measurements are taken of floors and facades, both inside and outside. Structural defects are also identified. This is followed by a foundation survey on the outside of the building walls. A pit is dug to examine part of the foundation and the subsoil. All work is closely coordinated with the owners/occupants of the property in question.
What happens after the examination?
The results are summarized in a report, including constructive advice. Depending on the condition of the foundation, the municipality recommends foundation repair. In the event of unsafe situations, the municipality and the homeowners make agreements to carry out foundation repairs within a certain period of time.
Want to know more and/or sign up?
For more information and to register for the foundation survey, please send a message to woningkwaliteit@amsterdam.nl, attn. Willem Kuipers, project manager.