The state will dig until they find zero contamination in the soil tests they preform.

@Sarah MoncivaizIf you had to get the soil tested again, get a new permit, and go through engineering and installation that time frame would be 6 weeks at best UNLESS the soil classifiers are very backed up and DHEC (Dept of Health and Enviromental Control) is backed up as well, then I could see it taking longer.

@Sandy MoralesSmart move by walking away.

Sand is helpful when the ice is too thick to melt quickly or really cold temps slow the process.If you have a lot of properties you can buy a pallet of bags at US Salt, otherwise we would get them at local big box hardware.

In other markets it is something to avoid because that means the home is not structurally sound, here it’s caused by our soil.

The water as you mentioned, but also the soil, any bugs or rodents, etc...If the guy only planted them and then you took over the the care and maintenance then it seems it is on you, unfortunately.I'd just build a fence and forget about this....

Most people seem to be in love with the idea of working remotely from white sandy beaches (or your favorite equivalent).

Summer time I went to long vacation out of state, came back and 3 days ago I went to inspect the property and found out a some of the doorframe cracks and soil around the foundation.

Big Hint: The area immediately surrounding the Union Pacific Railroad which has been labeled a cancer cluster due to contaminated soil is one I avoid.

. - General knowledge of soil conditions.