Looking to build on an existing pad

[cobratim]

Well... I have an offer in on a house that has an existing concrete pad. Looks like the previous owner went bankrupt and tore down the old metal building for scrap

Attached are pics with a few basic dimensions. The pad itself is 39'10" X 29'6". It looks like a 30x40 metal building was was built around this with concrete poured around it for a footer. (can be seen in one of the pics)


I'm looking to get your opinions on what could be done with whats there...

Dimensions

Around the sides

Rear view

From the front... You can see the concrete area in front and on the right side of the main pad.

 

[dipper]

what are your local building codes?

It's possible you could build right on top of that as is, provided it's in good shape.

You'd start by attaching a pressure treated sill plate and going up from there. Or you could lay a course of block and build up from that to keep water out.

Is that on any type of foundation or just a "poured slab"?

 

[cobratim]

It seems like the core center section is a decent foundation. The property appraisals office shows a 1200 square foot detached garage so a permit was pulled for the initial build. I guess my first action should be getting the architectural drawings from the county.