Toronto house that began to tilt during reno demolished

[desicad]

A west Toronto home was demolished Friday after the house visibly tilted during renovations two days ago.

Crews at the home at 63 Maria St., near Runnymede Road and Dundas Street West, were excavating the basement Wednesday when it became apparent late in the afternoon that the house was off-kilter.

Firefighters arrived at the scene after a neighbour called 911.

The house was then evacuated, as were four neighbouring properties on each side.

A fence was erected around the house, and demolition took place Friday morning. The homeowners, who did not want to speak to CBC News, were not allowed to return to the house because officials said it was too dangerous.

According to public property records, the house was bought in May 2011 for $555,063, with a mortgage of $440,000.
City officials said contractors had been underpinning the basement.

"I don't want to speculate and say it's a contractor error," Mark Sraga, a building official with the City of Toronto, said Thursday. "We're not sure exactly what occurred ... From what we've seen, they did have permits to do the work, which is the first step of a responsible contractor."

A lawn sign indicated that FBR Waterproofing Inc. had been working at the house. The company declined a request for an interview.

Two investigators from Ontario's Ministry of Labour have also been at the scene.
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/toronto-house-began-tilt-during-reno-demolished-193135374.html

 

[aftab818]

i hope the owner got good insurance

 

[reliable]

I m general contractor in GTA. Underpinning is very typical job. This 100% contractor mistake. There are certain technical steps to do under pinning. Anyway, contractor' s liability insurance will pay the demage.

A west Toronto home was demolished Friday after the house visibly tilted during renovations two days ago.

Crews at the home at 63 Maria St., near Runnymede Road and Dundas Street West, were excavating the basement Wednesday when it became apparent late in the afternoon that the house was off-kilter.

Firefighters arrived at the scene after a neighbour called 911.

The house was then evacuated, as were four neighbouring properties on each side.

A fence was erected around the house, and demolition took place Friday morning. The homeowners, who did not want to speak to CBC News, were not allowed to return to the house because officials said it was too dangerous.

According to public property records, the house was bought in May 2011 for $555,063, with a mortgage of $440,000.
City officials said contractors had been underpinning the basement.

"I don't want to speculate and say it's a contractor error," Mark Sraga, a building official with the City of Toronto, said Thursday. "We're not sure exactly what occurred ... From what we've seen, they did have permits to do the work, which is the first step of a responsible contractor."

A lawn sign indicated that FBR Waterproofing Inc. had been working at the house. The company declined a request for an interview.

Two investigators from Ontario's Ministry of Labour have also been at the scene.
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/toronto-house-began-tilt-during-reno-demolished-193135374.html

 

[ajeeba]

i m general contractor in gta. Underpinning is very typical job. This 100% contractor mistake. There are certain technical steps to do under pinning. Anyway, contractor' s liability insurance will pay the demage.

what does a general contractor do

 

[Ali raza babar]

I m general contractor in GTA. Underpinning is very typical job. This 100% contractor mistake. There are certain technical steps to do under pinning. Anyway, contractor' s liability insurance will pay the demage.

As i see it .
Its a classic case of Differential Settlement in the Ground and heavily Designers Fault if the Design was followed by the contractor .

 

[reliable]

It is not design fault. Actually, underpinning should be done parts, u dig three feet then leave three feet........keep it continue the same way.

As i see it .
Its a classic case of Differential Settlement in the Ground and heavily Designers Fault if the Design was followed by the contractor .

 

[reliable]

In Construction, General Contractor hire different construction related trade's people (like plumber, HVAC, Carpenter, painter etc.) and get them work done.

what does a general contractor do

 

[Star Gazer]

Canada is expensive!

 

[hans]

Strange Building in Burns Road, Karachi. All look the same to me. NO one seems to declare those buildings Dangerous.

 

[arshypk]

$550000 really. Looks like an inside job to get get the down payment back from that pile of rubbish. Trust me I wouldn't pay even 300k for that house, only looks like a three bed with 1.2k sqfeet.

This is 500k house 15km from down town

 

[arshypk]

$550000 really. Looks like an inside job to get get the down payment back from that pile of rubbish. Trust me I wouldn't pay even 300k for that house, only looks like a three bed with 1.2k sqfeet.

This is 500k house 15km from down town and makes more sense

 

[Ali raza babar]

It is not design fault. Actually, underpinning should be done parts, u dig three feet then leave three feet........keep it continue the same way.

Brother This is my profession ... I am a civil Engineer

 

[ajeeba]

In Construction, General Contractor hire different construction related trade's people (like plumber, HVAC, Carpenter, painter etc.) and get them work done.

Will you help me find a house in Toronto GTA area , as i am planning to move to Canada in the near future insha allah. i have not decided as yet as i am not sure to move to Canada or stay in the UK , but u never know, thanks for reply

 

[reliable]

not a problem. u r most welcom

Will you help me find a house in Toronto GTA area , as i am planning to move to Canada in the near future insha allah. i have not decided as yet as i am not sure to move to Canada or stay in the UK , but u never know, thanks for reply