Hello everyone,
I have the following question:
We are considering a plot of land that is affordable (like winning the lottery here in the area). On the plot, there is an old basement structure about 20 years old.
The size is 11.50 x 10.50 meters (38 x 34 feet), and the height is 2.00 meters (6.5 feet).
Now I wanted to know if it makes sense to build a house with a basement on this plot (since the excavation is already done) or if it would be better to fill it in and build a bungalow on top.
Does anyone have some cost estimates and tips?
Sunny spring greetings
From Lehre
I have the following question:
We are considering a plot of land that is affordable (like winning the lottery here in the area). On the plot, there is an old basement structure about 20 years old.
The size is 11.50 x 10.50 meters (38 x 34 feet), and the height is 2.00 meters (6.5 feet).
Now I wanted to know if it makes sense to build a house with a basement on this plot (since the excavation is already done) or if it would be better to fill it in and build a bungalow on top.
Does anyone have some cost estimates and tips?
Sunny spring greetings
From Lehre
Tinkerbell11 schrieb:
Does an expert inspect this for free?I love dry humor 🙂
Tinkerbell11 schrieb:
I have to say that the plot is about 600 sqm (6,460 sq ft) and the house could be moved 3 meters (10 feet) forwardDon’t look a gift horse in the mouth. Moving it three meters forward would place it partly over the existing basement and partly in front of it. At that point, it’s practically already decided to demolish it, which is hardly any cheaper than completely rebuilding the house on the ground – so both together, and that would cost twice as much. The affordability of the plot was no coincidence. How certain are you that moving three meters forward is even allowed – having enough space on the plot alone is not enough, as there are also building setbacks / building lines / building envelopes; it’s hardly a coincidence that the previous building didn’t have this position.
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Tinkerbell1116 Feb 2017 13:45Well, the distance to the other houses is still 3 meters (10 feet) in front. Not mandatory, but you can if you want ;-)
Do you have an idea, based on your preferences, how much filling (sand, gravel – dry, of course – exactly your specialty) would cost?
And regarding the free expert:
Optimism means looking backward
Sumsi with Po
SOUNDS MUCH BETTER ;-)
Do you have an idea, based on your preferences, how much filling (sand, gravel – dry, of course – exactly your specialty) would cost?
And regarding the free expert:
Optimism means looking backward
Sumsi with Po
SOUNDS MUCH BETTER ;-)
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Bieber081516 Feb 2017 13:56Before you proceed with purchasing the plot with the intention to build, you should have the following determined (or have it determined):
- Condition of the basement: can the new building be constructed on it, or does it need to be removed (yes/no)?
- What is allowed to be built? Building boundaries, i.e., where and what type of construction methods are permitted?
- Optional: What work is required on the basement to preserve it (energy efficiency, structural stability)?
The forum cannot answer these questions. This requires an expert on-site! If you want a written, reliable statement*, the expert must also have proper credentials ("certified expert" for question 1, architect for question 2).
You might get a rough estimate for demolition, disposal, and filling (so a slab foundation can be laid) from a civil engineering contractor, with a margin of +/- 50%, if you ask nicely.
* which you could potentially present to a financing bank.
- Condition of the basement: can the new building be constructed on it, or does it need to be removed (yes/no)?
- What is allowed to be built? Building boundaries, i.e., where and what type of construction methods are permitted?
- Optional: What work is required on the basement to preserve it (energy efficiency, structural stability)?
The forum cannot answer these questions. This requires an expert on-site! If you want a written, reliable statement*, the expert must also have proper credentials ("certified expert" for question 1, architect for question 2).
You might get a rough estimate for demolition, disposal, and filling (so a slab foundation can be laid) from a civil engineering contractor, with a margin of +/- 50%, if you ask nicely.
* which you could potentially present to a financing bank.
Tinkerbell11 schrieb:
Do you know, based on your preferences, how much filling (sand, gravel – dry, of course – exactly your area of expertise) would cost?Unfortunately, I can’t tell you. My great-great-granduncle did trade in foundry sand and gravel, but only up to 31 years before I was born...
Tinkerbell11 schrieb:
And on the topic of a free expert:
Optimism means backwards
Sumsi with Po
SOUNDS MUCH BETTER ;-)Thanks for the laugh at the end of my lunch break!
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