Browse Forums Building A New House Need advice on the backyard plan above. Should I excavate and cut all of the dirt to level with the house slab or semi-excavate as per photo above? Both left and right… 0 26207 A survey must’ve completed by a certified surveyor. This form part of every DA requirement 3 226933 Looks like Side 2 is better option w/no easements, so you can build more. Just design your house the way that your living areas have both North facing (for passive solar)… 1 242 |