In article , "Doug Kanter"
wrote:

Don't blame the builders. It is the government regulations that require
soil compaction. It is mandated that the builder compact the soil. The
building inspector must sign off on proper compaction before the
foundation can be started. Blame your elected officials.

Dick

Ah yes...the wonder of new houses. Builders ought to be put in pillories
in
a public square and pelted with rotten vegetables, because of what they
do
to the soil. Any chance you can get your builder to bring back the
topsoil
he stole from you?