ᐅ Sloping garden or garden on a slope

Created on: 14 May 2014 09:33
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HilfeHilfe
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HilfeHilfe
14 May 2014 09:33
Hello,

we want to stabilize a slope. The plan is to retain it using unreinforced L-shaped concrete blocks (80 cm (31.5 inches) high). The total length is about 14 meters (46 feet). A landscaper wants around €200 (approximately $218) per meter (3.3 feet) for installation, backfilling, and shaping with soil. Material and labor together cost about €2,800 (approximately $3,050).

Is this a reasonable price?

Thank you
One0014 May 2014 21:43
You know that if you have requested two other quotes from people nearby, I would suggest that. My neighbor paid 500 EUR per meter, but the sections were 2 meters (6.6 feet) high and could only be moved with heavy equipment. At 80 cm (31.5 inches), of course, it’s different, so unfortunately not comparable.
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HilfeHilfe
20 May 2014 08:12
Hello,

what about entering the neighbor’s property? If we want to build the wall ourselves, they must allow us access, right?

There is the so-called hammer right (right of entry).
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Bauexperte
20 May 2014 09:58
Hello,
HilfeHilfe schrieb:

What about entering the neighbor’s property? If we want to build the wall ourselves, doesn’t he have to allow us access?
Have you already had negative experiences with the neighbors, or what is the background of your question?
HilfeHilfe schrieb:

There is the so-called hammer right.
It is correct that such a right exists. Important to note is the following excerpt:

**The basic requirement is that the neighbor who intends to carry out the construction work must notify the affected neighbor whose property he wishes to use in advance. Depending on the regional law, this notification must be made two to four weeks before the planned start of construction. If he fails to do so, he has no right to enter the neighbor’s property! The same applies if the affected property owner does not agree to the use of their property: in that case, the builder is not allowed to enter the neighbor’s land. However, the builder has the right to sue the neighbor for tolerance and thus enforce their interests.**

**Source: my website

So it is best to ask verbally first and then send a written notice before involving the courts.

Regards, Bauexperte
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HilfeHilfe
20 May 2014 10:55
Hello,

Thanks for the tip! I will go and talk to the neighbor today.