ᐅ Terrace Planning for an End-Row House with a Large Garden – What to Consider?
Created on: 4 Aug 2025 13:41
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Bauherrin123
Hello everyone,
we are now moving on to the outdoor area. We have an end-terrace house with a relatively large garden but a small budget. Still, we want to build a large, beautiful terrace.
We have contacted various craftsmen, gardeners, and companies with offers ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 (or equivalent), so all kinds of quotes.
I need some ideas now:
Below is the sketch: The main point is that I definitely want two terraces: one main terrace along the house in the front, 28m² (301 sq ft), and a smaller one on the side, 12m² (129 sq ft). Now I want to connect the terraces, and I have heard different opinions on this. Some recommend offsetting the terrace stones as a pathway, etc. I have actually decided to close off the corner, meaning to expand the main terrace on the side, creating a corner terrace. Sometimes I worry that it might not look good and I’m unsure. We have a large family; I want large tables with chairs, swings, and more solid surface, but without overdoing it. Also, I don’t want to have to take care of a huge garden, so that would be practical for me. The neighbor was not allowed to build wider or bigger due to property division rules limiting the sealed area, but for Jens, that should not be a problem.
Now my question to you:
How would you plan the terrace? The bigger it is, the more expensive it will be.
What kind of slabs do you have, what material and installation method? I have quotes for 2cm (3/4 inch) slabs set in concrete or 4cm (1 1/2 inch) slabs on a gravel/sand base. I want large slabs.
I would like light-colored slabs with anthracite edging. Regarding roofing, I’m not sure if I’m allowed to build 7m (23 ft) wide and whether I can exceed the building limit line. I would like about 7 by 4m (23 by 13 ft)... but that would be 1m (3 ft) over the building limit. On the side, I have already enlarged the living space with a bay window under a special permit; I don’t know if I can add a roof there too. Now I need advice, ideas, tips—I’m a bit lost about what to consider, etc.
I’m also happy to hear about your experiences with terraces, what mistakes you made, what worked well, what you would do differently. Especially, what did your terraces cost.
Thank you
we are now moving on to the outdoor area. We have an end-terrace house with a relatively large garden but a small budget. Still, we want to build a large, beautiful terrace.
We have contacted various craftsmen, gardeners, and companies with offers ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 (or equivalent), so all kinds of quotes.
I need some ideas now:
Below is the sketch: The main point is that I definitely want two terraces: one main terrace along the house in the front, 28m² (301 sq ft), and a smaller one on the side, 12m² (129 sq ft). Now I want to connect the terraces, and I have heard different opinions on this. Some recommend offsetting the terrace stones as a pathway, etc. I have actually decided to close off the corner, meaning to expand the main terrace on the side, creating a corner terrace. Sometimes I worry that it might not look good and I’m unsure. We have a large family; I want large tables with chairs, swings, and more solid surface, but without overdoing it. Also, I don’t want to have to take care of a huge garden, so that would be practical for me. The neighbor was not allowed to build wider or bigger due to property division rules limiting the sealed area, but for Jens, that should not be a problem.
Now my question to you:
How would you plan the terrace? The bigger it is, the more expensive it will be.
What kind of slabs do you have, what material and installation method? I have quotes for 2cm (3/4 inch) slabs set in concrete or 4cm (1 1/2 inch) slabs on a gravel/sand base. I want large slabs.
I would like light-colored slabs with anthracite edging. Regarding roofing, I’m not sure if I’m allowed to build 7m (23 ft) wide and whether I can exceed the building limit line. I would like about 7 by 4m (23 by 13 ft)... but that would be 1m (3 ft) over the building limit. On the side, I have already enlarged the living space with a bay window under a special permit; I don’t know if I can add a roof there too. Now I need advice, ideas, tips—I’m a bit lost about what to consider, etc.
I’m also happy to hear about your experiences with terraces, what mistakes you made, what worked well, what you would do differently. Especially, what did your terraces cost.
Thank you
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Bierwächter21 Aug 2025 06:12Aren't there regulations that allow paving up to 50% more than the permitted area, depending on the state or region? Unless otherwise specified in the development plan.
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chand198621 Aug 2025 09:09I’m following with interest because I’m curious about the landscaping around the houses. But I’m having trouble keeping up. Where exactly are the flower beds that have now been paved over (or are about to be)? Why is there stone everywhere in the first place? Is this now a private property with its own rules, or are we dealing with a homeowners’ association (HOA) or shared ownership of terraced houses with common regulations? How is heat protection supposed to work for two terraces during the summer if the microclimate is being paved over? What was the original idea behind having the largest garden in the settlement again?
I just can’t follow.
I just can’t follow.
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MachsSelbst21 Aug 2025 10:11In a way, the issue is related to building regulations—not exactly caused by them, but certainly influenced by them. Certain outdoor facilities are necessary, and due to the floor area ratio limit, you also need a sufficiently large plot of land. But a large plot requires maintenance, especially if you don’t have the money and/or interest to install or have installed an irrigation system…
I can understand why you might want to cover everything with gravel in that case. But that’s not really the point.
However, I must say that I don’t understand the purpose of having two terraces. You can only sit in one at a time… I don’t have two dining rooms either. And regarding the kitchen counter—I already know that no one will ever sit there; it’s basically just decoration…
I can understand why you might want to cover everything with gravel in that case. But that’s not really the point.
However, I must say that I don’t understand the purpose of having two terraces. You can only sit in one at a time… I don’t have two dining rooms either. And regarding the kitchen counter—I already know that no one will ever sit there; it’s basically just decoration…
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nordanney21 Aug 2025 10:18MachsSelbst schrieb:
I have to say, I don’t really understand the purpose of having two terraces. You can only sit on one at a time...Think about it. I also have two terraces. One for the morning sun – after 1 to 2 pm the sun is gone there. And one for the evening if you want to sit in the sun – west-facing. And I’m actually planning a third one: a small terrace by the planned pool. There are always reasons, usually related to the orientation of the house.
chand1986 schrieb:
I’m following with interest because I’m curious about the landscaping around the houses. But I’m a bit lost. Where are the garden beds that have now been paved over (or are going to be)?I still have no idea what the OP’s native language might be. In my experience, there aren’t any garden beds you can actually fall into.https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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motorradsilke21 Aug 2025 12:01nordanney schrieb:
Think about it. I also have two terraces. One for the morning sun – after 1–2 pm the sun is gone. And one for the evening, if you want to sit in the sun – facing west. And actually, I’m planning a third one. A small terrace by the planned pool.
There are always reasons. Mostly due to the house orientation. But you don’t always need a terrace to sit outside. You can also place garden furniture on the lawn. We have a small seating set that we move as needed to wherever we want to sit, in spring and autumn usually in the sun in the morning.
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