Rubble and soil piled up against wall above DPC - right?

[hepy]

We have just had an extension built and the builder has left rubble and soil piled up against the side of the house, and the level is above the damp proof course.

I'm no builder but I thought the DPC had the above any soil so that the DPC isn't breached.

Also where they have dug out the earth next to the property (our house is next to a steep railway embankment), the earth has been left sloped so water will run straight on to the new wall.

The existing wall has a flat area covered by small paving slabs, should there be something similar next to the new wall.

Sorry for all the questions, but if any knowledgeable people can help, I'd appreciate as my builder loves to use jargon.

[hepy]

p1stonhead said:

Get rid. It won't do your walls any good at all.

Do it soon.

I've not paid the builder yet, still owe him about 40%, so I'll hold that back until it's done.

[hepy]

Building inspector is coming on Monday morning to sign things off, so will have a chat then. I've got a list of snags, most of them minor jobs, but this is the one that worries me.

Bricks difference is due to the old and new property meeting. Should the new bricks be 'toothed' (I think that's the term) in to the old ones?

Thanks for the comments, really appreciate it.