Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Building on a sloping block 18Feb 25, 2008 9:54 pm Agreed.
Most builders will adhere to a 1:5 or 1:6 ratio (1 metre rise for every 5 or 6 metres of run). Just one thing to remember with the steps is that is best to enlargen your garage if you have them, otherwise you risk parking right on top of them. H Re: Building on a sloping block 19Feb 28, 2008 12:56 am some builders will take it on but if you can find another block thats flat even if its 10k more youd probably save yourself time, $ & and a headache if you bought a flat block.
I have purchase a block that slopes from front to back i didnt think it was that steep but apparantly its 6m which we will need a 2m retaining wall and this reduces our choice of builders and adds to the costs and timeframe, we wish we bought a flat block now. Re: Building on a sloping block 20Feb 28, 2008 9:19 am Yes I totally agree with hindsight - buy a flat block - the extra expense will save you heaps on site costs, retaining walls, steps, and will be more enjoyable over the years - on the other hand I have a view!! Fi has moved in!! Give Jonathan a call. Tell him you know me. He is in my opinion the best surveyor I have ever worked with. His number is 0425 285 622 All the best Simeon 3 12414 i did click it, still couldnt make it out rofl. in any case, doesnt look like too extreme a slope, you may be in luck. Just shoot out some emails to volume builders in… 3 18563 Howdy all. I am looking for feedback on what people would do to maximise and make an area as flat as possible. First, out the front of the house is a sloping hill, pretty… 0 20152 |