CONSTRUCTION METHOD STATEMENT

AT THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS

18 OLD CHURCH STREET
LONDON,
SW3 5DQ

Directors: Bill Read C.Eng, F.I.Struct.E. and Simon Read MSc., BEng (Hons).
VAT No: 175 6275 80 Registered Office: Hyde House, 19 Station Road, Addlestone, Surrey. KT15 2ALS Company No: 8602914
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INDEX

1.0 INTRODUCTION

2.0 SCOPE OF WORKS

2.1 DECSRIPTION OF PROPERTY
2.2 SOIL INVESTIGATION

3.0 POTENTIAL IMPACT ON ADJOINING PROPERTIES

3.1 EXISTING UTILITES
3.2 EXISTING DRAINAGE
3.3 EXISTING TREES

4.0 GENERAL UNDERPINING SCHEDULE

5.0 CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

6.0 SECTION 6 - DEMOLITION

FRONT ELEVATION OF 18 OLD CHURCH STREET

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1 INTRODUCTION
This report has been prepared by THDG Consulting Engineers on the instruction of the Urban Infill &
U.I Projects (the Architect) and is for the sole use and benefit of the Client.
The purpose of this report is to assess the potential impact of the basement proposals on neighbouring
properties and the natural environment of the site and to provide a description of the assumed outline
sequence of construction for the proposed basement excavation.
The report should be read in conjunction with all other relevant documents relating to this application.

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2 SCOPE OF WORKS

A new basement extension is proposed under the footprint of the property’s existing lower ground floor
which will be converted into a new Gym and shower room. There is also a new lower ground floor
proposed to the rear of the property to form a new family room below the existing garden room. There is
also to be a new lower ground floor below the existing rear single storey studio at the back of the garden.
Basement depth is down to 6.1m below ground level. All the proposed work will be in accordance with
building regulations requirements and British Standards. The retaining walls will be designed to
withstand dead, live loads, imposed lateral earth, hydrostatic pressures and surcharge forces.

2.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY

The existing mid - terrace property is constructed with solid masonry walls, timber floor joists and timber
rafters in the roof. The building is a 4 storey building with an existing lower ground floor partially below
ground level, the property adjoins No. 16 and No.20 Old Church Street. The property, together with the
adjoining properties, are in good structurally condition and are believed to be of similar construction.

No. 18 Old Church Street is a self-contained residential property and is the second to last house in a row
of terraced properties. Between number 20 and 22 there is a footpath leading on to Justice Walk and the
entrance to these properties are from the footpath. Number 20 is slightly different than number 18 in that
it is only a three storey building with a loft conversion. Number 16 is also different and consists of 4
storeys above ground, it is unclear if there is a lower ground floor level to this property, however
structural the building appears to be solid masonry walls with timber floors.

The garden to the rear of the property consisted of a large tree which was removed late 2015/early 2016.
The tree caused issues to both neighbouring wall/garden wall and to the front wall of the single storey
building to the rear of the garden. Works to repair this are believed to have been undertaken. If it is found
that the remedial work has not been undertaken, then that will be carried out prior to basement works
commencing. Alternatively, as suggested in the report by Capital Chartered Surveyors 8th December
2015, the wall should be rebuilt.

The property however has experienced settlement over the years particularly to the rear where the tree
was present. All existing foundations are to be inspected prior to construction of the new basement.

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18 OLD CHURCH
STREET

SITE LOCATION – AERIAL VIEW

2.2 SOIL INVESTIGATION

Based on the ground investigation factual report carried out by Chelmer Site Investigations on
25/05/2016, there are no indications of instability for the site or any signs of possible sources of
contamination of the subsoil. Further, the proposed basement will be designed to limit the ground bearing
pressure to 100kN/m2 and therefore soil geology at the depth of the proposed basement will be capable of
supporting new loads. The report states that from the borehole logs the first 2.9m is made up ground
consisting of silty sand and gravel. Below 2.9m we enter into the Kempton Park Gravel Formation
consisting of Sand and Gravel. London Clay is found at 12.0m below ground level. Ground water was
found at 7.4m below ground, which will not have any effect on the proposed basement.

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3. POTENTIAL IMPACT ON 16 & 20 OLD CHURCH STREET

The new basement below the existing property will be constructed in sections each no wider than
1200mm using an underpinning method in accordance with the structural engineers details and
requirements.

No adjacent underpins are to be constructed within a 48-hour period. This particular method of
construction is aimed to reduce the level of potential ground movement and thus to minimise the effects
of potential settlement of the adjacent buildings.

In general, expected settlement is zero given that an experienced contractor is appointed who undertakes
the works using good practice in accordance with the structural engineer’s design and follows all agreed
method statements, installing all necessary temporary vertical and lateral supports required. In practice
some settlement is possible but this should be no worse than 'aesthetic', according to the British Research
Establishment's definition. If these conditions are met, any settlement that occurs is likely to be minimal
and will be accommodated in the elasticity of the superstructure.

The aforementioned design and construction methodology, deals with the potential risks and ensures that
the excavation and construction of the proposed new basement will not affect the structural integrity of
the current property and the adjacent properties.

It is to be mentioned that the site is located on relatively flat ground and therefore slope instability can
only take place in the temporary condition during the construction works of the basement. This would
take place via a collapse of the partially formed underpinning, however it is highly unlikely due to the
construction sequence and execution of temporary works and is covered by the statement above on the
impact on adjoining properties.

3.1 POTENTIAL IMPACT ON EXISTING AND SURROUNDING UTILITIES,

INFRASTRUCTURE AND MAN – MADE CAVITIES

All local services on the property’s land will be maintained during construction works and re – routed if
necessary. The exact location of these services will not be known until the works begin. If it is necessary
to relocate or divert any utilities, the Contractor and Design Team will be under a statutory obligation to
notify the utility owner prior to any works. This will be so that they can assess the impact of the works
and grant or refuse their approval. There are no known man – made cavities in the vicinity of the
proposed basement.

3.2 POTENTIAL IMPACT ON DRAINAGE, SEWAGE, SURFACE AND GROUND

WATER LEVELS AND FLOWS

There is potential that existing below ground drainage may already have damage due to the tree routes
from the existing tree which has been removed. Therefore, the existing drainage and sewage systems will
be maintained and/or upgraded throughout the construction works and therefore there will be no impact
on these systems. The proposed basement will be part of the current family residence thus there will be no
significant increased discharge into the existing drainage and sewage systems. Surface water will not be
altered as the proposed works are underground and there will be no additional surfaces water at ground
level.

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3.3 POTENTIAL IMPACT ON EXISTING AND PROPOSED TREES

No existing trees are planned to be felled during the construction of the proposed basement. There is an
existing tree stump to a tree removed end of 2015/early 2016. This tree will not be touched during
construction however it is very close to the rear single storey building and tree routes extend 3.0m into
the ground according to the tree survey dated 8th December 2015. If there is a need to completely remove
the tree permission was granted by Kensington and Chelsea on 2nd February 2014.

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4. SPECIFICATION: UNDERPINNING

PROJECT:18 OLD CHURCH STREET, LONDON, SW3

General Underpinning Specification (Please refer to drawings 8250.S.01 & 8250.S.02)

1. The new wall to the perimeter of the new basement should be underpinned using reinforced
concrete. The new underpins will transfer the vertical loads from the walls and horizontal loads
from the earth. Refer to the structural engineer’s specifications and detail drawings.

2. Underpinning bases will be excavated in sections not exceeding 1200 mm in width all in
accordance with the structural engineer’s drawings and details.

3. The sequence of the underpinning will take place in a way that any given underpin will be
completed and dry-packed for a minimum of 48 hours before the excavation of the adjacent
underpin.

4. If the existing foundations are found to be unstable, then sacrificial steel jacks should be installed
underneath the foundation to support the bottom courses of bricks. The steel jacks are to be left in
place and be incorporated into the concrete pour.

5. If the ground is found to be unstable, lateral supports should be installed as required to the rear of
the excavation and to the sides of the excavated working trench. Front and side faces of the
excavation should be supported using trench sheeting or plywood, timber boards and acrow props.
Cementitious grout will be poured behind the back shutters to fill up the voids.

6. Excavation for the underpin section should be dug in a day and the concrete to the base should be
poured by the end of the same day.

7. The concrete to the stem of the underpin should be poured the following day. This is to be poured
within 50-70mm of the underside of the existing wall foundations.

8. On the following day, the gap between the concrete and the underside of the existing foundation
should be dry packed with C35 Concrete using 5 – 10mm coarse aggregate and “Combex 100”
expanding admixture by Fosroc UK Ltd in accordance with their instructions.

9. When the drypack has gained sufficient strength, any protrusions of the footings into the site
should be carefully trimmed back using hand tools to avoid causing damage to the foundation and
the superstructure. The protrusions should be trimmed back to be flush in-line with the face of the
existing wall above.

10. Adjacent underpins should be connected using T12 dowel bars 600mm long, 300mm embedment
each side, at 300mm vertical centres.

11. Concrete cover to reinforcement should be 40mm.

12. Grade of concrete should be C35 with minimum cement content 300kg/m3 and maximum free
water to cement ratio of 0.60, slump to be 75mm.

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5. CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE – Applies to Main House, other areas to follow same
schedule. (Please refer to drawings 8250.S.01 & 8250.S.02)

1. Basement excavation to commence from the front of the property and completion to the rear.

2. Lower Ground floor is to be removed and replaced with new in accordance with the structural
engineer’s requirements.

3. A conveyor belt will be placed in the front room of the ground level of the property in order to
convey the spoil from the basement excavation to the skip. The skip is to be safely placed on the
road for disposal purposes.

4. The existing party wall of the building will be underpinned in a “hit and miss” underpinning
sequence. For further details of the underpinning construction sequence, see Underpinning
Specification in the Appendix.

5. The underpins forming the new basement will require horizontal propping until total completion
of the basement slab.

6. During the excavation works, any existing foundations discovered are to be removed so that the
new basement construction can be carried out and completed in accordance with the drawings.

7. Existing walls of the building are to be temporarily propped using steel beam as necessary.
Temporary concrete pad foundations may be required under the proposed props. The props may
be supported on the concrete bases of the underpins already constructed.

8. New concrete pad foundations and/or strip foundations as required are to be constructed according
to the structural engineer’s drawings.

9. Steel beams and columns are to be placed according to the structural drawings. The later are to be
supported on the underpins or on the new concrete foundations. New steel beams supported by
existing masonry walls are to bear on concrete padstones or steel bearing plates according to the
structural engineer’s drawings. Padstones or steel bearing plates may be required to spread the
load on the existing masonry walls by keeping crushing stresses to acceptable and safe levels

10. The top flange of the new steel beams will be dry-packed to the underside of existing walls
above. Should the existing walls show signs of cracking they are to be repaired in accordance to
the structural engineer’s requirements.

11. The existing floor joists will be removed and replaced by new joists which will be supported by
steel beams that have been installed as part of the permanent works. All in accordance with the
structural engineer’s requirements.

12. After the completion of all the underpins to the existing property, the whole site will be excavated
in accordance with the structural engineer’s requirements.

13. Horizontal propping across the site will be installed if required by the structural engineer. This
will be carried out using Mabey or other approved propping systems.

14. When the bulk excavation is down to approximately 500mm above the proposed basement level, a
second level of horizontal props will be installed as required by the structural engineer’s approval.
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15. The excavation will then be carried out down to the proposed formation level.

16. As soon as the mass excavations have been completed below-slab level drainage for foul, ground
water, relevant sumps and pumps will be placed. It is noted that the pumps are used to discharge
foul and ground water into the sewer system to the front of the property.

17. The new basement slab will be constructed according to the structural engineer’s drawings and as
soon as the concrete has reached its required crushing strength the horizontal propping across the
site may be removed.

18. After the basement slab has cured, a drained cavity layer will be laid to the concrete slab and
walls.

19. A layer of insulation will be placed on top of the concrete slab’s drained cavity layer and in front
of the drained cavity layer on the concrete walls.

20. A layer of screed will be placed on top of the slab’s insulation to form the proposed finished
basement floor.

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6. DEMOLITION – Section 6

Construction works generally are a source of noise and nuisance which can affect both operatives with
the work site as well as neighbours and passing members of the public. Demolition and excavation works
are particular sources of this potential harm so it will be necessary during these works at 18 Old Church
Street for the contractor to mitigate the extent and impact of noise, dust, traffic and vibration.

1. Noise

Disruption: Noise which will be generated by the mechanical equipment used to demolish existing
construction and excavate for the new basement.

Control Measure: Mitigated by using electrical equipment where possible and mufflers or attenuators on
diesel engines or generators, by working only within agreed and designated hours.

2. Dust:

Disruption: Generated by excavation works and the transfer of arising’s from the works area to the
disposal skip or wagon;

Control Measure: Mitigated by damping conveyors when in operation, by installing a weatherproof cover
over the site, by washing-down vehicle wheels before leaving site. A dust suppression system will be
available on site if required

3. Traffic:

Disruption: Generated by delivery and removal vehicles travelling to and from site.

Control Measure: Mitigated by establishing a traffic management plan, by identifying and using routes
appropriate to the vehicles, by scheduling vehicle movements to avoid peak traffic periods, by ensuring
vehicles are low-emission standard

4. Vibration:

Disruption: Generated by use of heavy machinery for sustained periods and by heavy vehicles

Control Measure: Mitigated by using light, silenced, hand-held machinery for the crushing of concrete,
excavating and drilling. Avoid using excessively heavy vehicles if possible. Best Practical Means to be
used to minimise noise and vibration.

5. Protection:

Disruption: Unauthorised access by public members. Protection towards neighbouring properties.

Control Measures: Fencing will be erected around the site boundary with sturdy lockable gates to secure
the site from intrusion as well as provide protection to neighbours and passing public from noise, dust and
material arising’s. Due care and attention will be taken to protect the adjoining dwellings.

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6. Waste:

Disruption: Waste materials

Control Measures: Demolished materials will be sorted and all waste products disposed of by a licensed
waste carrier. No waste materials should be burnt on site.

7. Working Hours:

Control Measures: Construction and demolition works inside the site boundary including deliveries
should be between the hours of 08.30am -17.00pm.

THE ABOVE IS SUBMITTED FOR ACCEPTANCE

Signed

Name William G Read

Engineering Qualifications C.Eng., F.I.Struct.E.

Name of Organisation THDG Consulting Engineers Ltd

Date 29th June 2016

APPENDIX A - DRAWINGS
8250.S.01 Underpinning sequence & Construction Method
8250.S.02 Basement Plan Showing Underpinning Scheme

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DEMOLISH LOWER GROUND
FLOOR
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Existing Lower Ground Floor Level
75mm Void
PHASE 3
CONCRETE BASE FOR UNDERPINNING
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Dry Pack
PHASE 6
BEGIN EXCAVATION OF CENTRAL
TRENCH. ONCE LEVEL OF GROUND IS
500 MM ABOVE FORMATION LEVEL
PLACE PERI MULTIPROPS AT A LOW
LEVEL
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SHUTTER ERECTION
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EXCAVATE TO FORMATION LEVEL
NOTES
ALL DIMENSIONS TO BE CHECKED ON SITE PRIOR TO THE
COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION and ANY
DISCREPANCY REPORTED TO THE ARCHITECT and
ENGINEER
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FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF THDG
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Existing Lower Ground Floor Level CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE POTENTIAL IMPACT ON 16 & 20 OLD CHURCH STREET
The new basement underneath the existing property will be constructed in sections each no wider
1. Basement excavation to commence from the front of the property and completion to the
than 1200mm using an underpinning method in accordance with the structural engineers details and
rear. requirements.
2. Lower Ground floor is to be removed and replaced with new in accordance with the
structural engineers requirements. No adjacent underpins are to be constructed within a 48-hour period. This particular method of
3. A conveyor belt will be placed in the front room of the ground level of the property in construction is aimed to reduce the level of potential ground movement and thus to minimise the
order to convey the spoil from the basement excavation to the skip. The skip is to be effects of potential settlement of the adjacent buildings.
safely placed on the road for disposal purposes. In general, expected settlement is zero given that an experienced contractor is appointed who
4. The existing party wall of the building will be underpinned in a “hit and undertakes the works using good practice in accordance with the structural engineer's design and
miss” underpinning sequence. For further details of the underpinning construction follows all agreed method statements, installing all necessary temporary vertical and lateral supports
sequence, see Underpinning Specification in the Appendix. required. In practice some settlement is possible but this should be no worse than 'aesthetic',
5. The underpins forming the new basement will require horizontal propping until total according to the British Research Establishment's definition. If these conditions are met, any
completion of the basement slab. settlement that occurs is likely to be minimal and will be accommodated in the elasticity of the
6. During the excavation works, any existing foundations discovered are to be removed so superstructure.
that the new basement construction can be carried out and completed in accordance
The aforementioned design and construction methodology, deals with the potential risks and ensures
with the drawings. that the excavation and construction of the proposed new basement will not affect the structural
7. Existing walls of the building are to be temporarily propped using steel beam as integrity of the current property and the adjacent properties.
necessary. Temporary concrete pad foundations may be required under the proposed
props. The props may be supported on the concrete bases of the underpins already It is to be mentioned that the site is located on relatively flat ground and therefore slope instability
constructed. can only take place in the temporary condition during the construction works of the basement. This
8. New concrete pad foundations and/or strip foundations as required are to be would take place via a collapse of the partially formed underpinning, however it is highly unlikely due
constructed according to the structural engineer’s drawings. to the construction sequence and execution of temporary works and is covered by the statement
9. Steel beams and columns are to be placed according to the structural drawings. The
above on the impact on adjoining properties.
later are to be supported on the underpins or on the new concrete foundations. New POTENTIAL IMPACT ON EXISTING AND SURROUNDING UTILITIES, INFRASTRUCTURE AND
steel beams supported by existing masonry walls are to bear on concrete padstones or MAN - MADE CAVITIES
steel bearing plates according to the structural engineer’s drawings. Padstones or steel
All local services on the property's land will be maintained during construction works and re - routed
PHASE 2 bearing plates may be required to spread the load on the existing masonry walls by
if necessary. The exact location of these services will not be known until the works begin. If it is
keeping crushing stresses to acceptable and safe levels.
EXCAVATION NEEDED FOR 10. The top flange of the new steel beams will be dry-packed to the underside of existing
necessary to relocate or divert any utilities, the Contractor and Design Team will be under a statutory
Pavement UNDERPINNING walls above. Should the existing walls show signs of cracking they are to be repaired in
obligation to notify the utility owner prior to any works. This will be so that they can assess the impact
of the works and grant or refuse their approval. There are no known man - made cavities in the
accordance to the structural engineer’s requirement’s. vicinity of the proposed basement.
16 Old Church Street 18 Old Church Street 16 Old Church Street 11. The existing floor joists will be removed and replaced by new joists which will be
supported by steel beams that have been installed as part of the permanent works. All POTENTIAL IMPACT ON DRAINAGE, SEWAGE, SURFACE AND GROUND WATER LEVELS
in accordance with the structural engineers requirements. AND FLOWS
12. After the completion of all the underpins to the existing property, the whole site will be There is potential that existing below ground drainage may already have damage due to the tree
excavated in accordance with the structural engineer’s requirements. routes from the existing tree which has been cut down. Therefore, the existing drainage and sewage
13. Horizontal propping across the site will be installed if required by the structural engineer. systems will be maintained and/or upgraded throughout the construction works and therefore there
This will be carried out using Mabey or other approved propping systems. will be no impact on these systems. The proposed basement will be part of the current family
14. When the bulk excavation is down to approximately 500mm above the proposed residence thus there will be no significant increased discharge into the existing drainage and sewage
basement level, a second level of horizontal props will be installed as required by the systems. Surface water will not be altered as the proposed works are underground and there will be
structural engineer’s approval. no additional surfaces at ground level.
Existing Lower Ground Floor Level 15. The excavation will then be carried out down to the proposed formation level. POTENTIAL IMPACT ON EXISTING AND PROPOSED TREES
16. As soon as the mass excavations have been completed below-slab level drainage for
foul, ground water, relevant sumps and pumps will be placed. It is noted that the pumps No existing trees are planned to be felled during the construction of the proposed basement. There is
are used to discharge foul and ground water into the sewer system to the front of the an existing tree stump to a tree removed end of 2015/early 2016. This tree will not be touched during
property. construction however it is very close to the rear single storey building and tree routes extend 3.0m
75mm Void 75mm Void 75mm Void into the ground according to the tree survey dated 8th December 2015. If there is a need to
17. The new basement slab will be constructed according to the structural engineer’s
drawings and as soon as the concrete has reached its required crushing strength the completely remove the tree permission was granted by Kensington and Chelsea on 2nd February
horizontal propping across the site may be removed. 2014.
18. After the basement slab has cured, a drained cavity layer will be laid to the concrete
slab and walls.
19. A layer of insulation will be placed on top of the concrete slab’s drained cavity layer and
300mm thick, equal or 300mm thick, equal or 300mm thick, equal or in front of the drained cavity layer on the concrete walls.
greater to the wall greater to the wall greater to the wall
above above above
20. A layer of screed will be placed on top of the slab’s insulation to form the proposed
finished basement floor.
DEMOLITION
Construction works generally are a source of noise and nuisance which can affect both
operatives with the work site as well as neighbours and passing members of the public.
Demolition and excavation works are particular sources of this potential harm so it will be
necessary during these works at 33 Redcliffe Road for the contractor to mitigate the extent
and impact of noise, dust, traffic and vibration.
1.Noise
Disruption: Noise which will be generated by the mechanical equipment used to demolish
existing construction and excavate for the new basement.
Control Measure: Mitigated by using electrical equipment where possible and mufflers or
attenuators on diesel engines or generators, by working only within agreed and designated
hours.
2.Dust:
PHASE 5 Disruption: Generated by excavation works and the transfer of arising’s from the works area
to the disposal skip or wagon;
FILL SHUTTER WHEN CONCRETE HAS A
SATISFACTORY AMOUNT OF STRENGTH, Control Measure: Mitigated by damping conveyors when in operation, by installing a
weatherproof cover over the site, by washing-down vehicle wheels before leaving site. A
CUT OFF PROJECTING FOOTING dust suppression system will be available on site
if required
Pavement 3.Traffic:
Disruption: Generated by delivery and removal vehicles travelling to and from site.
16 Old Church Street 18 Old Church Street 16 Old Church Street Control Measure: Mitigated by establishing a traffic management plan, by identifying and
using routes appropriate to the vehicles, by scheduling vehicle movements to avoid peak
traffic periods, by ensuring vehicles are low-emission standard
4.Vibration:
Disruption: Generated by use of heavy machinery for sustained periods and by heavy
vehicles
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Control Measure: Mitigated by using light, silenced, hand-held machinery for the crushing of
concrete,excavating and drilling. Avoid using excessively heavy vehicles if possible. Best
Practical Means to be used to minimise noise and vibration.
Existing Lower Ground Floor Level
5.Protection:
Disruption: Unauthorised access by public members. Protection towards neighbouring
properties.
Control Measures: Fencing will be erected around the site boundary with sturdy lockable
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General Underpinning Specification
1. The new wall to the perimeter of the new basement should be underpinned using Job
reinforced concrete. The new underpins will transfer the vertical loads from the walls and
horizontal loads from the earth. 18 Old Church Street
2. Underpinning bases will be excavated in sections not exceeding 1200 mm in width.
3. The sequence of the underpinning will take place in a way that any given underpin
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PHASE 8 will be completed and dry-packed for a minimum of 48 hours before the excavation of the
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adjacent underpin.
CAST THE REST OF BASEMENT
4. If the existing foundations are found to be unstable, then sacrificial steel jacks should
SLAB be installed underneath the foundation to support the bottom courses of bricks. The steel
jacks are to be left in place and be incorporated into the concrete stem.
5. If the ground is found to be unstable, lateral supports should be installed as required
Subject
to the rear of the excavation and to the sides of the excavated working trench. Front and
side faces of the excavation should be supported using trench sheeting or plywood, timber
boards and acrow props. Cementitious grout will be poured behind the back shutters to fill
up the voids.
Building Regulations
6. Excavation for the underpin section should be dug in a day and the concrete to the
base should be poured by the end of the same day.
Underpinning Sequence & Construction Method
7. The concrete to the stem of the underpin should be poured the following day. This is
to be poured within 50-70mm of the underside of the existing wall foundations.
8. On the following day, the gap between the concrete and the underside of the
existing foundation should be dry packed with C35 Concrete using 5 - 10mm coarse
aggregate and “Combex 100” expanding admixture by Fosroc UK Ltd in accordance with
their instructions. Scale Date
9. When the drypack has gained sufficient strength, any protrusions of the footings into 1.50 @ A1 JUNE 2016
the site should be carefully trimmed back using hand tools to avoid causing damage to the
foundation and the superstructure. The protrusions should be trimmed back to be flush Drawn Drawing Number Revision
in-line with the face of the existing wall above.
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10. Adjacent underpins should be connected using T12 dowel bars 600mm long,
300mm embedment each side, at 300mm vertical centres. Checked
11. Concrete cover to reinforcement should be 40mm. SH 8250/S/01
12. Grade of concrete should be C35 with minimum cement content 300kg/m3 and
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maximum free water to cement ratio of 0.60, slump to be 75mm.
 NOTES

ALL DIMENSIONS TO BE CHECKED ON SITE PRIOR TO THE

COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION and ANY
DISCREPANCY REPORTED TO THE ARCHITECT and
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SCOPE OF WORKS DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY SPECIFICATION: UNDERPINNING 800 800
A new basement extension is proposed under the footprint of the property's existing lower The existing mid - terrace property is constructed with solid masonry walls, timber floor joists and PROJECT:18 OLD CHURCH STREET, LONDON, SW3
ground floor which will be converted into a new Gym and shower room. There is also a new timber rafters in the roof. The building is a 4 storey building with an existing lower ground floor
lower ground floor proposed to the rear of the property to form a new family room below the partially below ground level, the property adjoins no. 16 & no.20 Old Church Street. The property General Underpinning Specification
existing garden room. There is also to be a new lower ground floor below the existing rear together with the adjoining properties are in good structurally condition and are believed to be of
1. The new wall to the perimeter of the new basement should be underpinned using
single storey studio at the back of the garden. Basement depth is down to 6.1m below similar construction.
reinforced concrete. The new underpins will transfer the vertical loads from the walls and 1200 12 12 1200

ground level. All the proposed work will be in accordance with building regulations and
British Standards.
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No. 18 Old Church Street is a self-contained residential property and is the 2nd to last house in a row horizontal loads from the earth.
of terraced properties. Between number 20 and 22 is a footpath leading on to Justice Walk and
entrance to these properties are from the footpath. Number 20 is slightly different than number 18 in 2. Underpinning bases will be excavated in sections not exceeding 1200 mm in width.
that it is only a 3 storey building with a loft conversion. Number 16 is also different and consists of 4 3. The sequence of the underpinning will take place in a way that any given underpin
storeys above ground, it is unclear if there is a lower ground floor level to this property, however
will be completed and dry-packed for a minimum of 48 hours before the excavation of the
structural the building appears to solid masonry walls with timber floors.
adjacent underpin.
The garden to the rear of the property consisted of a large tree which was removed late 2015/early 1200 10 10 1200
4. If the existing foundations are found to be unstable, then sacrificial steel jacks should
2016. The tree caused issues to both neighbouring wall/garden wall and to the front wall of the single
storey building to the rear of the garden. Works to repair this are believed to have been undertaken, be installed underneath the foundation to support the bottom courses of bricks. The steel CONSULTING STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
if they haven't they are to be undertaken prior to basement works commencing. Alternatively, as jacks are to be left in place and be incorporated into the concrete stem.
suggested in the report by Capital Chartered Surveyors 8th December 2015 the wall should be THDG (Consulting Engineers) LTD
5. If the ground is found to be unstable, lateral supports should be installed as required
rebuilt.
to the rear of the excavation and to the sides of the excavated working trench. Front and Office 19
The property however has experienced settlement over the years particularly to the rear where the side faces of the excavation should be supported using trench sheeting or plywood, timber Trident Court
tree was present. All foundations to be inspected prior to construction of the new basements. boards and acrow props. Cementitious grout will be poured behind the back shutters to fill 1200 7 7 1200
up the voids. 1 Oakcroft Road
SOIL INVESTIGATION Chessington
6. Excavation for the underpin section should be dug in a day and the concrete to the
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Based on the ground investigation factual report carried out by Chelmer Site Investigations on
base should be poured by the end of the same day.
Surrey
25/05/2016, there are no indications of instability for the site or any signs of possible sources of A A KT9 1BD

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contamination of the subsoil. Further, the proposed basement will be designed to limit the ground 7. The concrete to the stem of the underpin should be poured the following day. This is

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bearing pressure to 100kN/m2 and therefore soil geology at the depth of the proposed basement will T: +44 (0) 0208 391 3068
to be poured within 50-70mm of the underside of the existing wall foundations.
be capable of supporting new loads. The report states that from the borehole logs the first 2.9m is 1200 9 9 1200 E: info@thdgconsultingengineers.co.uk
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made up ground consisting of silty sand and gravel. Below 2.9m we enter into the Kempton Park 8. On the following day, the gap between the concrete and the underside of the W: www.thdgconsultingengineers.co.uk
Gravel Formation consisting of Sand and Gravel. London Clay is found at 12.0m below ground level. existing foundation should be dry packed with C35 Concrete using 5 - 10mm coarse
Water level was found at 7.4m below ground, therefore shouldn't have any effect on our basement. aggregate and “Combex 100” expanding admixture by Fosroc UK Ltd in accordance with
their instructions. Job

9. When the drypack has gained sufficient strength, any protrusions of the footings into
the site should be carefully trimmed back using hand tools to avoid causing damage to the
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in-line with the face of the existing wall above. London
10. Adjacent underpins should be connected using T12 dowel bars 600mm long,
300mm embedment each side, at 300mm vertical centres.
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11. Concrete cover to reinforcement should be 40mm.
12. Grade of concrete should be C35 with minimum cement content 300kg/m3 and 1200 3 3 1200
maximum free water to cement ratio of 0.60, slump to be 75mm.
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