Building on Sloped Residential Lots

By Tim Carter
©1993-2008 Tim Carter

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Summary: Some residential lots are not very flat. Building a slab house on this sloping ground can create extra work and expense. Constructing a full basement is perhaps a better choice in this situation.

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Cary Balkin
13 Jan 2008, 22:16

I have to build-up my lot, so that it is level for my concrete slab. I have to add about 5 to 8 inches of soil. And pack it down. Can I just spray weed/grass killer on the grass? Then cover it with sand. Are do I have to dig up all of the grass before I add the sand?

AsktheBuilder
14 Jan 2008, 08:51

Cary,
No. To do this right, you must remove any top soil that has organic material that can easily compact.

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