Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Feb 16, 2009 5:24 pm Hi, one block we're looking at has a 3.4m fall over its depth (about 30m). Now going by my very ******* maths recollection, that's about a 6.4 degree slope.
Is that a lot of slope for a build? I guess a long skinny house will be affected more than one not as deep as there is more fall over the slab. From what I've read, 500mm of cut is usually included in the site costs? Is there any rough guidance on what an additional cut would add to the site costs? Cheers Re: choosing land - what is a normal sort of slope? 2Feb 16, 2009 7:32 pm Yes, that does sound like a lot to me... which way does it slope? up or down from the driveway? 'A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.' Louis Pasteur Vegie garden: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=27637&start=0 My Backyard Adventure Re: choosing land - what is a normal sort of slope? 3Feb 16, 2009 7:35 pm That would be a fairly price site cost. I doubt you would not be able to cut the fll 3.4mtr fall at the rear, so you will be up for fill and concrete piers. I would find another block or save a little extra, ok a lot Adrian B Re: choosing land - what is a normal sort of slope? 4Feb 16, 2009 7:36 pm This thread has lots of info on site cost and the site itself. All different cases from forum members. Might give you an idea.
https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.p ... y+reckoner I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick Re: choosing land - what is a normal sort of slope? 5Feb 16, 2009 7:38 pm For volume builders the allowable slope is 300-600mm depending on the builder.
So you will be paying a fair bit extra to get it dug out/raised as needed. Re: choosing land - what is a normal sort of slope? 6Feb 16, 2009 7:44 pm lisanne which way does it slope? up or down from the driveway? Up from the driveway (I think this is an A2 slope yes?). 22m frontage, about 32m deep. there's about 2m of flat from the gutter, then it slopes up at a constant rate to about 3.4m above the gutter. Re: choosing land - what is a normal sort of slope? 8Feb 17, 2009 9:30 am Hi Jamesr,
We are building on a sloping block (upslope from street). We are building a double storey, ground floor is split level with 3 or 4 steps internally, garage is stepped down further. Where are you? If you are in Syd pm me and I'll give you some more info. Also, have a read here https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.p ... ht=sloping I've have been able to use a volume builder on our site (not all builders were open to the idea) and modified the levels etc. Do note though, as mentioned, they charge you for it. Building on a sloping site does mean a lot of research. For us it was a case of preferred suburb, vs best building block. Still not in. Don't ask!? Re: choosing land - what is a normal sort of slope? 9Feb 17, 2009 12:23 pm I too will be building on a sloping block 1.5/2m fall. But that fall happens all within a few feet.. Split level is a good option as it will reduce the overall site costs.
Anyway I am thinking of building with Cosmopolitan homes. I am in sydney however I believe they also have a presence in Brissy. I so far have found them to be extremely flexible as I have a narrow block. and they have been willing to change things around to fit. 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 24864 Hi All, We have recently purchased a sloping block (3.5m fall building envelope, 6m overall). Just wondering if you know of any good builders that you would recommend for… 0 1774 A survey must’ve completed by a certified surveyor. This form part of every DA requirement 3 223608 |