ᐅ Floor Plan: Building on a Slight Slope – Is Excavation Insufficient for a Basement?
Created on: 8 Feb 2022 13:12
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Welcome2Chaos
Hello everyone,
My partner and I visited our dream plot yesterday. The price is unbeatable, the location is excellent, and there are a few minor issues here and there, but nothing we couldn’t live with—except for one thing. And that’s the “slope,” if you can call it that.
We’re talking about a plot with a 20m (65.6 ft) street frontage on the south side (valley) and a length of about 70m (230 ft). The upper area is flat but not designated as building land, and it borders another road. The elevation difference is, in my estimation, a maximum of 2m (6.6 ft), spread over roughly 50m (164 ft). I’ve tried to attach some photos.
We are building with a prefabricated house provider to KfW 40 standard, with a wastewater pit; otherwise, access is from the street side (south side). My concern is that planning for a plot “on a slope” might lead to unexpected costs, which is why I want to find out what options for construction we have before signing the contract.
My idea would be to cut away soil in the lower half, as the house would essentially have to be built in the lower half. I’m not sure how this would affect rainwater drainage. Would simple retaining walls be enough? How much would something like that cost? Do you have any other ideas?
It’s just too little of a slope to build a basement (which would also be very expensive), but too much to simply ignore it.
Best regards
My partner and I visited our dream plot yesterday. The price is unbeatable, the location is excellent, and there are a few minor issues here and there, but nothing we couldn’t live with—except for one thing. And that’s the “slope,” if you can call it that.
We’re talking about a plot with a 20m (65.6 ft) street frontage on the south side (valley) and a length of about 70m (230 ft). The upper area is flat but not designated as building land, and it borders another road. The elevation difference is, in my estimation, a maximum of 2m (6.6 ft), spread over roughly 50m (164 ft). I’ve tried to attach some photos.
We are building with a prefabricated house provider to KfW 40 standard, with a wastewater pit; otherwise, access is from the street side (south side). My concern is that planning for a plot “on a slope” might lead to unexpected costs, which is why I want to find out what options for construction we have before signing the contract.
My idea would be to cut away soil in the lower half, as the house would essentially have to be built in the lower half. I’m not sure how this would affect rainwater drainage. Would simple retaining walls be enough? How much would something like that cost? Do you have any other ideas?
It’s just too little of a slope to build a basement (which would also be very expensive), but too much to simply ignore it.
Best regards
W
WilderSueden9 Feb 2022 14:47I would be cautious. If anything goes wrong with the land, you have a house construction contract and will have to pay a costly penalty to get out of it.
Welcome2Chaos schrieb:
The plot is directly from the county, which is why it is so inexpensive (an untraceable community of heirs from the 18th century, etc., so the sale is handled through the county). The acquisition is somewhat complicated. Either there is a connection between the construction company and the plot or not. The tax office sends a questionnaire about this, which must be completed and signed under penalty of law.
Welcome2Chaos schrieb:
House construction. The issue with the plot will probably take another 3-4 months. Where do all these newbies come from who ask their questions here without first reading for at least a week, even though thousands of warnings have already been given about the mistakes to avoid?
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I would definitely not sign that. At least a clause regarding the failed land purchase and financing must be included. Is the land already part of the building contract? If so, you will probably have to go through the linked transaction.
Personally, I would only sign with an extended withdrawal right or a note stating that the cancellation period only begins with the acquisition of the land.
Personally, I would only sign with an extended withdrawal right or a note stating that the cancellation period only begins with the acquisition of the land.
Welcome2Chaos schrieb:
The majority prefers a prefab house Interesting. If you are in the minority, that means at least two other people are involved in this discussion. Unless it’s some sort of love triangle, at least one parent-in-law has a say in the type of house you build. Or maybe even more?
Welcome2Chaos schrieb:
House construction. The issue with the plot will probably take another 3–4 months. Oh dear. By now, I’m pretty sure my initial feeling was right—that you’re in for quite a surprise. Please make sure to study everything here very thoroughly before the appointment. Once you’re well prepared, you’ll cancel it on your own.
Nemesis schrieb:
Interesting. So if you’re the minority, that means at least two others are involved in this discussion. Unless it’s a love triangle, at least one set of in-laws is deciding on the type of house you build. Or maybe even more? Don’t underestimate the influence cats have over their owners ;-)
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