We currently have a nicely located sloped plot in view for building a house. However, the consistent slope of about 23% (5.5 m (18 ft) over 23 m (75 ft) length, evenly declining) is somewhat concerning. It is a north-facing slope; access from the street at the upper side of the plot is no problem.
The north-facing slope bothers me less because I prefer cooler conditions and there is no risk of additional shading from neighboring houses. The plot price is attractive, so additional costs due to the slope can be managed more easily.
We plan to build only a ground floor and a basement into the slope. Access to the ground floor would be relatively barrier-free.
1. How should this slope be evaluated? Does a 23% gradient cause significant additional costs compared to flat land?
2. At what slope gradient should one avoid building on a hillside?
3. Is a soil survey recommended, considering the soil is sandstone with stones to be expected?
4. What are the approximate costs per cubic meter (yard) of earth if soil material needs to be transported for terrain modeling?
5. Are such sloped plots manageable for...
The north-facing slope bothers me less because I prefer cooler conditions and there is no risk of additional shading from neighboring houses. The plot price is attractive, so additional costs due to the slope can be managed more easily.
We plan to build only a ground floor and a basement into the slope. Access to the ground floor would be relatively barrier-free.
1. How should this slope be evaluated? Does a 23% gradient cause significant additional costs compared to flat land?
2. At what slope gradient should one avoid building on a hillside?
3. Is a soil survey recommended, considering the soil is sandstone with stones to be expected?
4. What are the approximate costs per cubic meter (yard) of earth if soil material needs to be transported for terrain modeling?
5. Are such sloped plots manageable for...
I can tell you from personal experience that the slope is not the only factor affecting your costs. Do you already know how your neighbors are building? We had calculated everything and obtained quotes for stabilizing the slope (retaining walls, embankments, etc.), and asked every neighbor except one about their construction methods. Ironically, the one facing the same slope challenge is now building differently. This completely disrupts the planning.
However, your 40,000€ should be sufficient. That would have easily covered our property of 21m x 29m (69ft x 95ft) with a height difference of 3m (10ft) to the street.
However, your 40,000€ should be sufficient. That would have easily covered our property of 21m x 29m (69ft x 95ft) with a height difference of 3m (10ft) to the street.
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