Anyone buying land in Paraguay has probably heard the magic phrase: "Es planito, patrón!" (It's totally flat!). We at Avantgarde nod politely, smile — and pull out our leveling instrument anyway.
Why are we so obsessed with the topography of your dream plot, even when it doesn't look like a hillside? Here's the unvarnished truth about the "invisible" slope.
The Eye Deceives
A modern house easily spans 10 or 12 meters on one side. What looks like a "gentle wave" to the naked eye over that distance often turns out — when measured precisely — to be a height difference of 50, 70, or even 90 centimeters.
The problem: You can't build a house crooked. Unless you want your coffee cup to roll off the table every morning, or to sleep perpetually "uphill." The foundation must be perfectly level.
Where the Hidden Costs Hide (And Why We Laugh Sarcastically)
When a plot has a slope, we have to compensate for it — and that costs money.
Massive masonry work: Where the ground drops away, we have to build the foundation much higher. Concrete and steel flow in like there's no tomorrow.
More material, more money: We need enormous amounts of fill material to create a stable, level base slab. This is the moment we wonder whether we're building a house or a 21st-century pyramid.
Retaining walls: We often have to build additional walls so your garden doesn't "visit the neighbor" after the first heavy rain.
Why We Measure Before We Quote
Since Avantgarde works with fixed all-inclusive prices, we absorb the calculation risk. To guarantee you a fair and firm price, we need to know the risk — and the amount of concrete — precisely in advance.
Without this expertise, we'd have to demand expensive "extras" after the fact — and that's exactly what we want to avoid. We'd rather measure twice before building, so your foundation — and your finances — stand on solid ground.
Our Conclusion for Homebuilders
A truly flat plot saves real money during construction. If your land does have a slope, that's not the end of the world — it simply requires professional planning and execution.
Trust our measuring instruments over the "Es planito!" — you'll sleep much better.