Idea suggestions for steep slope at side of garden

DB_SamX said:
I would need to double check but I think there is a reason for that. What is the drop (metres) on the other side? I think there is a building regs rule that says that if you have to retain or barrier more than 0.6m height, you need more than a fence i.e.the structure needs to act as a balustrade to prevent a fall (which a fence along won't do). Hence the level slopes down on your side to reduce the step.

I had a similar request from a developer on a project I'm current working on, regarding avoiding drops over that height.

(again, need to double check the clause so don't quote me on the specifics).

Edit: just checked and it's NHBC guides chapter 9.2 and 10.2 - height differences of 0.6m+ must be designed as an engineered solution and have guarding. If you will proceed with the amendment of your garden please check first with the warranty provider about what you intend to do, as it may invalidate your warranty as it would be a modification to the desigh. I couldn't find anythign specific in Building Regs itself, but I didn't look hard once I found the info in NHBC.
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Havent measured but I would say the drop is 0.6M or slightly more so this would make sense. Clearly opted for sloping it rather than building a retaining wall!

Thanks for the research and advice regarding warranty!
 
LeeUK said:
Another reason why I would never buy a new build house. Everything always done on the cheap.
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Not exactly helpful bro lol.

there are plenty of 1930’s - 80’s houses that are terribly built - houses between 1950-1985 in particular.

30’s houses are usually the best until someone comes along and ‘improves it’ (raised ground levels with excessive nasty decking, dodgy extensions, flat roofs, sprayed foam loft insulation, cavity wall insulation to name just a few)
 
fastwunz said:
Not exactly helpful bro lol.

there are plenty of 1930’s - 80’s houses that are terribly built - houses between 1950-1985 in particular.

30’s houses are usually the best until someone comes along and ‘improves it’ (raised ground levels with excessive nasty decking, dodgy extensions, flat roofs, sprayed foam loft insulation, cavity wall insulation to name just a few)
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Good to know some older homes are not built so great too. I mean so far we're happy here, it was only a small development of 6 homes so not a large development and the snagging list was very small. It's just this damn dip in the garden haha. But I'll have a think about what I want to do with it and I really appreciate all the suggestions and helpful answers :).
 
TopLad28 said:
Good to know some older homes are not built so great too. I mean so far we're happy here, it was only a small development of 6 homes so not a large development and the snagging list was very small. It's just this damn dip in the garden haha. But I'll have a think about what I want to do with it and I really appreciate all the suggestions and helpful answers :).
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no worries mate - I see loads of new builds and I grant you, many are badly built and a criminal amount are being built in flood zones but there are many that are very good and have been built with care and consideration.

I have found builders in Surrey such as Cala are pretty good. More nationally, Redrow is one of the better builders (in my opinion)
 
I wouldn't suggest rhododendron! It's a non-native, invasive species and can have long lasting impacts on the soil it colonises. Certainly another shrub or bushy tree would help.
 
roadie said:
I wouldn't suggest rhododendron! It's a non-native, invasive species and can have long lasting impacts on the soil it colonises. Certainly another shrub or bushy tree would help.
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They look great and grow extremely fast. I doubt the soil is much cop anyway... probably 75% building waste/rubble covered with turf.

Doesn’t really matter what you prefer I guess, but a plant would be my choice here.
 
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