Fill Dirt Delivered — 25 Truckloads
25 truckloads of fill dirt delivered — must be compacted in lifts with geotechnical testing before slab pour.
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Stem Wall Cores Filled
Stem wall cores filled with pumped concrete grout — encases vertical rebar and completes the reinforced foundation wall.
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Stem Wall Inspection Passed
Stem wall inspection passed — block placement, mortar joints, rebar, and bond beams all approved by Orange County.
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Stem Wall Block Construction
4-course CMU stem wall construction begins — raises house above grade for flood protection and termite prevention in Florida.
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Foundation Footers Poured
Foundation footers poured at dawn with two concrete trucks — early morning scheduling critical in Florida’s heat.
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Footer Reinspection Passed
Footer reinspection passed — rebar, forms, and dimensions approved, concrete pour now authorized.
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Footer Inspection — Corrections Required
First footer inspection found minor deficiencies — corrections made same day, reinspection scheduled next morning.
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Foundation Footer Preparation
Footer trenches excavated and rebar installed — critical: ground rod must be bonded to rebar BEFORE pour for electrical inspection.
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Land Clearing Completed
Land clearing completed — building envelope cleared, graded, and ready for foundation work with all wetland setbacks maintained.
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Corner Stakes Set by Surveyor
Surveyor stakes exact house corners post-clearing — reference points that guide all foundation work and construction inspections.