"Amanda Pope" wrote in message
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It sounds very much like you lawn has been laid on heavy clay. Try a trial
excavation and check the depth of topsoil.
I suspect you will find that there isn't any or there is very little.

Check with the Planning Authority ( Local Council) what the condition on
depth of topsoil was on this development.
You will have comeback on the developer if it has not been properly
installed.

I would also keep a keen eye on the house if cracks appear inform the
Council and the developer as soon as possible.

If your lawn is directly on clay this will happen every time there is a
dry
spell and you will never get a decent lawn.

Thanks. It is clay. The turf was laid by our own contractor after we moved
in. Is the builder supposed to prepare the ground beforehand? Who is to
blame?




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