Hello dear forum members,
we are interested in a plot of land that has a slight slope (see attached photos).
What do you think? Based solely on the pictures you see, is it possible to fill in or redistribute the soil to level the plot, or would we inevitably have to build following the slope? What approximate costs might we expect? A basement is not planned; we would like to build with a slab-on-grade foundation.
Thank you very much!
we are interested in a plot of land that has a slight slope (see attached photos).
What do you think? Based solely on the pictures you see, is it possible to fill in or redistribute the soil to level the plot, or would we inevitably have to build following the slope? What approximate costs might we expect? A basement is not planned; we would like to build with a slab-on-grade foundation.
Thank you very much!
Solvin schrieb:
Many thanks for the numerous replies. I would like to level the plot by cutting into the back and build a retaining wall where the hedge is, as well as on the neighbor's side. Is this more expensive than building the house into the slope? There is no building permit / planning permission in this area. Do I understand you correctly that you want to excavate the terrain from the street all the way up and then secure it on all sides with retaining walls?
Leveling from street level?
Retaining walls cost money,
every cubic meter of excavation costs money, disposal, and transport,
the excavator costs money.
Just judging from the pictures, I’d say it will be expensive, really expensive.
Depending on the slope, split-level design, or even building the ground floor with the back wall into the slope. For example, cool bedrooms with regular daylight.
Retaining walls cost money,
every cubic meter of excavation costs money, disposal, and transport,
the excavator costs money.
Just judging from the pictures, I’d say it will be expensive, really expensive.
Depending on the slope, split-level design, or even building the ground floor with the back wall into the slope. For example, cool bedrooms with regular daylight.
Option 1. Excavating the soil and installing L-shaped retaining walls at this scale: This will be very, very, very expensive.
Option 2. Basement on a slope: This will be very expensive.
I suspect you will be quite shocked by the additional costs and it will open your eyes. A basement costing €70,000 is not uncommon, plus L-shaped retaining walls over one meter (3 feet) wide... wow. You can forget about partial basement solutions, as they won’t be significantly cheaper.
If you like the plot and have an extra €100,000 available, then you should consider buying it. If not, then stay away from this parcel.
Option 2. Basement on a slope: This will be very expensive.
I suspect you will be quite shocked by the additional costs and it will open your eyes. A basement costing €70,000 is not uncommon, plus L-shaped retaining walls over one meter (3 feet) wide... wow. You can forget about partial basement solutions, as they won’t be significantly cheaper.
If you like the plot and have an extra €100,000 available, then you should consider buying it. If not, then stay away from this parcel.
Solvin schrieb:
Ok, what do you think about the plot across the street? See attachment You will need retaining walls to hold back the slope towards the corner of the property, right?
Take a look at how tall the neighboring building is. You would have to position your house at the same height. And since I assume the garden and terrace should not face the street, you’ll need retaining walls plus backfilling and compaction to match the height of the neighboring building.
This could work without a basement. But you should expect to spend at least €30,000 or more.
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