Hello everyone,
We have finally found a plot of land that we really like in terms of location, size, and price. Unfortunately, it has a slight slope. We originally planned to build only with a slab foundation because the plots are more expensive than expected and, of course, our budget is limited.
My question now is: Would it be possible to build on this plot (see attachment) using a slab foundation? The plot extends all the way to the edge of the curb.
My idea was to keep the parking space at street level, aligned with the neighbor’s retaining wall blocks, and then create a kind of embankment from the street down to the house so that the house would be 1–2 meters (3–6 feet) below street level (if even that much would be necessary). The embankment could be planted as a front garden, and a staircase could lead from the parking space down to the house entrance.
The alternative would be a walk-out basement, since we want to have level access to the garden, but that will probably be quite expensive.
What do you think would be sensible and feasible in this situation?
Thank you in advance.
The Wüstlings
We have finally found a plot of land that we really like in terms of location, size, and price. Unfortunately, it has a slight slope. We originally planned to build only with a slab foundation because the plots are more expensive than expected and, of course, our budget is limited.
My question now is: Would it be possible to build on this plot (see attachment) using a slab foundation? The plot extends all the way to the edge of the curb.
My idea was to keep the parking space at street level, aligned with the neighbor’s retaining wall blocks, and then create a kind of embankment from the street down to the house so that the house would be 1–2 meters (3–6 feet) below street level (if even that much would be necessary). The embankment could be planted as a front garden, and a staircase could lead from the parking space down to the house entrance.
The alternative would be a walk-out basement, since we want to have level access to the garden, but that will probably be quite expensive.
What do you think would be sensible and feasible in this situation?
Thank you in advance.
The Wüstlings
Hello Wüstling,
I have a similar plot of land.
And first of all: a house without a basement is not an option for me. I am quite old-fashioned in that regard. I also see the additional costs for filling soil as quite significant.
I solved it this way: a basement with a double garage behind it. The house is built on top of the basement. From the street, there is a slope of about 25cm (10 inches) up to the front door. So in case of need, it’s wheelchair accessible. (For this reason, I also have a lift shaft inside the house, from the basement to the upper floor. It’s currently being used as storage.)
The double garage serves as my terrace, and from the terrace, a 6-meter (20 feet) wide staircase is leading down to the garden, which is currently under construction.
Steven
I have a similar plot of land.
And first of all: a house without a basement is not an option for me. I am quite old-fashioned in that regard. I also see the additional costs for filling soil as quite significant.
I solved it this way: a basement with a double garage behind it. The house is built on top of the basement. From the street, there is a slope of about 25cm (10 inches) up to the front door. So in case of need, it’s wheelchair accessible. (For this reason, I also have a lift shaft inside the house, from the basement to the upper floor. It’s currently being used as storage.)
The double garage serves as my terrace, and from the terrace, a 6-meter (20 feet) wide staircase is leading down to the garden, which is currently under construction.
Steven
Bremediana13 Mar 2018 23:54I’m doing it like Hesse-Bub: only the shell construction with wiring, then gradually finishing it step by step.
In my case, it was important to officially designate it as a basement/laundry room; otherwise, I would have had too much living space and therefore would have needed a second parking space for the car. Maybe this is also a regulation in your area – best to check just to be safe.
In my case, it was important to officially designate it as a basement/laundry room; otherwise, I would have had too much living space and therefore would have needed a second parking space for the car. Maybe this is also a regulation in your area – best to check just to be safe.
Does the general contractor include only the additional cost for the strip foundation in the 10,000 euros, or are the earthworks for the exterior landscaping also included?
I would not add fill and would build on a slab foundation.
In the basement/cellar, I would possibly place the building services, laundry room, storage room, and a living area facing the garden, for example, kitchen/dining.
The ground floor (parents’ bedroom, bathroom, and living/TV room) and the upper floor (children’s rooms, guest room, bathroom) would be correspondingly smaller.
I would not add fill and would build on a slab foundation.
In the basement/cellar, I would possibly place the building services, laundry room, storage room, and a living area facing the garden, for example, kitchen/dining.
The ground floor (parents’ bedroom, bathroom, and living/TV room) and the upper floor (children’s rooms, guest room, bathroom) would be correspondingly smaller.
Bremediana14 Mar 2018 09:38On my own sloped property, the architect advised me to use the same foundation method for both building sections. In my case, pile foundation :-(
(The plan is: the main house “above,” with the basement built in front, set one floor lower and with ground-level exit behind. If it settles differently than the main house, that would be problematic...)
(The plan is: the main house “above,” with the basement built in front, set one floor lower and with ground-level exit behind. If it settles differently than the main house, that would be problematic...)
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