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Plinth height, drainage and damp on low-lying ground.
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Building in Gulshan-e-Ravi
Gulshan-e-Ravi in Lahore lies toward the river side of the city, and plots in lower areas can collect water after heavy rain. A house that is too low can flood, and damp can creep into walls even without flooding. We take on grey structure and house construction in Gulshan-e-Ravi, and at the visit we look at how water behaves around your plot.
Gulshan-e-Ravi: Blocks and Plot Sizes
Gulshan-e-Ravi covers about 4,800 Kanal, with more than 100 commercial structures. Listings show blocks such as A, B, D2, E and F, with houses mostly between 5 Marla and 10 Marla and some 1 Kanal homes.
In a busy, built-up society, truck access and neighbouring walls shape how a build is scheduled. We note these at the site visit and plan material storage and delivery times to suit. See our grey structure service for the first stage.
Ask Neighbours About Past Rain
Neighbours know which streets flood and how high the water has come. It is the best free survey you can get.
Raise the House Above Street Level
The plinth should sit comfortably above the road and the surrounding ground, so water runs away from the house and not into it. Check the street level at the visit, and think about whether the road might be raised in future, since a road that rises over the years can leave a house below it. A higher plinth costs more in fill and brickwork, and it is much cheaper than repairing a flooded house.
Stopping Damp From Rising
Water in the ground rises into brickwork, leaving white salts and peeling paint. A damp proof course at the base of the walls blocks it, and good drainage around the house keeps the ground drier. Our damp proof course guide explains how it works, and the guide on white stains on brick walls explains what happens without it.
Fill material should be compacted in layers, since loose fill settles unevenly. See the grey structure page for how the base of the building is built.
Ask the Neighbours About Last Monsoon
Neighbours know which streets flood and how high the water came. That is the best free survey you can get. Combine it with our level readings at the visit and the plinth height becomes a decision based on facts.
See the damp proof course guide and the pages for Bankers Avenue Society and Central Park Housing Scheme. Rates are on the pricing page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you protect a house from water in Gulshan-e-Ravi?
A plinth well above street and surrounding levels, compacted fill, a damp proof course and drainage away from the house.
How high should the plinth be?
Above the highest water neighbours remember, and above the street with margin.
Will fill settle?
Loose fill does. Compact it in layers.
What if the road level is raised later?
Plan for it. A house below the road can flood.
Does ground moisture rise into walls here?
It can without a damp proof course.
Does a higher plinth change the cost?
Yes, through more fill and brickwork. It costs far less than repairing a flooded house, and the quote shows it as an item.
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