ᐅ Terrace Planning for an End-Row House with a Large Garden – What to Consider?
Created on: 4 Aug 2025 13:41
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Bauherrin123
Hello everyone,
we are now moving on to the outdoor area. We have an end-terrace house with a relatively large garden but a small budget. Still, we want to build a large, beautiful terrace.
We have contacted various craftsmen, gardeners, and companies with offers ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 (or equivalent), so all kinds of quotes.
I need some ideas now:
Below is the sketch: The main point is that I definitely want two terraces: one main terrace along the house in the front, 28m² (301 sq ft), and a smaller one on the side, 12m² (129 sq ft). Now I want to connect the terraces, and I have heard different opinions on this. Some recommend offsetting the terrace stones as a pathway, etc. I have actually decided to close off the corner, meaning to expand the main terrace on the side, creating a corner terrace. Sometimes I worry that it might not look good and I’m unsure. We have a large family; I want large tables with chairs, swings, and more solid surface, but without overdoing it. Also, I don’t want to have to take care of a huge garden, so that would be practical for me. The neighbor was not allowed to build wider or bigger due to property division rules limiting the sealed area, but for Jens, that should not be a problem.
Now my question to you:
How would you plan the terrace? The bigger it is, the more expensive it will be.
What kind of slabs do you have, what material and installation method? I have quotes for 2cm (3/4 inch) slabs set in concrete or 4cm (1 1/2 inch) slabs on a gravel/sand base. I want large slabs.
I would like light-colored slabs with anthracite edging. Regarding roofing, I’m not sure if I’m allowed to build 7m (23 ft) wide and whether I can exceed the building limit line. I would like about 7 by 4m (23 by 13 ft)... but that would be 1m (3 ft) over the building limit. On the side, I have already enlarged the living space with a bay window under a special permit; I don’t know if I can add a roof there too. Now I need advice, ideas, tips—I’m a bit lost about what to consider, etc.
I’m also happy to hear about your experiences with terraces, what mistakes you made, what worked well, what you would do differently. Especially, what did your terraces cost.
Thank you
we are now moving on to the outdoor area. We have an end-terrace house with a relatively large garden but a small budget. Still, we want to build a large, beautiful terrace.
We have contacted various craftsmen, gardeners, and companies with offers ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 (or equivalent), so all kinds of quotes.
I need some ideas now:
Below is the sketch: The main point is that I definitely want two terraces: one main terrace along the house in the front, 28m² (301 sq ft), and a smaller one on the side, 12m² (129 sq ft). Now I want to connect the terraces, and I have heard different opinions on this. Some recommend offsetting the terrace stones as a pathway, etc. I have actually decided to close off the corner, meaning to expand the main terrace on the side, creating a corner terrace. Sometimes I worry that it might not look good and I’m unsure. We have a large family; I want large tables with chairs, swings, and more solid surface, but without overdoing it. Also, I don’t want to have to take care of a huge garden, so that would be practical for me. The neighbor was not allowed to build wider or bigger due to property division rules limiting the sealed area, but for Jens, that should not be a problem.
Now my question to you:
How would you plan the terrace? The bigger it is, the more expensive it will be.
What kind of slabs do you have, what material and installation method? I have quotes for 2cm (3/4 inch) slabs set in concrete or 4cm (1 1/2 inch) slabs on a gravel/sand base. I want large slabs.
I would like light-colored slabs with anthracite edging. Regarding roofing, I’m not sure if I’m allowed to build 7m (23 ft) wide and whether I can exceed the building limit line. I would like about 7 by 4m (23 by 13 ft)... but that would be 1m (3 ft) over the building limit. On the side, I have already enlarged the living space with a bay window under a special permit; I don’t know if I can add a roof there too. Now I need advice, ideas, tips—I’m a bit lost about what to consider, etc.
I’m also happy to hear about your experiences with terraces, what mistakes you made, what worked well, what you would do differently. Especially, what did your terraces cost.
Thank you
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Bierwächter5 Aug 2025 20:44I also prefer multiple levels over one large terrace. For us, it’s still a while away and we barely have a garden, but we are likely planning a corner terrace of about 20 square meters (215 square feet), level with the ground and partially covered by the house roof. From there, with 3 or 4 steps down to a lower, smaller level facing the garden, where we could have a barbecue area and my wife’s lounger. Separated by indentations in the paved surface, with taller bushes or grasses, etc. This also provides privacy for the covered part (where we want to place a hot tub).
Whether we do it exactly like this will only become clear in a few years, but maybe this helps the original poster.
I would also simply suggest looking for inspiration online. Instagram has some good channels for that as well.
Whether we do it exactly like this will only become clear in a few years, but maybe this helps the original poster.
I would also simply suggest looking for inspiration online. Instagram has some good channels for that as well.
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wiltshire6 Aug 2025 13:26Bauherrin123 schrieb:
I have a huge garden What do you mean by "huge"? I didn’t see the plot size mentioned (or maybe I missed it), but the neighbor issue suggests it’s a terraced house. "Huge" is a relative term that starts at different points for everyone.
wiltshire schrieb:
What do you mean by "huge"? I didn't see any plot size mentioned (or maybe I missed it), but the story about the neighbor suggests it’s a terraced house. "Huge" is a relative term that starts at different sizes for everyone.For me, not before the tree line of the property ;-)https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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According to the initial sketch, the garden is 15 meters (49 feet) wide, and I believe about 10 meters (33 feet) of depth remain if the terrace is 4 meters (13 feet) deep. For a terraced house, that’s quite decent. @wiltshire, compared to yours, mine, and many others here, it’s not large. Although we once had one that was as much as 40 square meters (430 square feet). It’s all relative, of course.
Bauherrin123 schrieb:
The reason I want a large terrace is to minimize garden maintenance. Bauherrin123 schrieb:
Otherwise, I have no other requests. Bauherrin123 schrieb:
You can place plants in pots anywhere anyway... Bauherrin123 schrieb:
It’s easier to maintain the garden later if there is more paved or sealed surface. I just re-read the posts and especially from the parallel thread, I realize that I couldn’t really contribute anything here even if I wanted to, since I honestly don’t know anyone who views and talks about their garden and planting with such little care (in my opinion). Comments like “stuff,” “no matter how,” and “maximize sealing” would only motivate me to search once for “gardens of horror” to find fitting inspiration, or just pave everything over and paint it green; the latter could be taken as sarcasm or similar, whereas the “gardens of horror” comment is genuinely meant (though not as a recommendation), because all the requested parameters by the original poster match that description. Such gardens do exist, and not infrequently, but I wouldn’t have expected that attitude in a forum like this.
Well, it’s not forbidden, but this basic approach to garden design might be the reason for the lack of participation.
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wiltshire6 Aug 2025 17:27haydee schrieb:
According to the sketch in the introduction, the garden is 15 meters (49 feet) wide, and I believe about 10 meters (33 feet) deep would remain if the terrace is 4 meters (13 feet) deep.Thank you. Now I understand that 150 to 200 square meters (1600 to 2150 square feet) are considered "huge" from the original poster’s perspective. Our plots, @haydee, I wouldn’t have classified in that category either. I would have described them as "large" with moderate usability.
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