The Irish Sun
Mum shares the 'awful reality' of having a new build social housing home
A MOTHER has shared a close-up look at the “reality” of having a new build home. And not only did others claim to have experienced the same with thei…
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New Build Nightmare: Homeowner Discovers Lawn Laid on Stone, Not Soil
New Build Nightmare: Homeowner Discovers Lawn Laid on Stone, Not Soil A recent video shared by a new build homeowner, identified as "bargainbxtch" online, has highlighted a common frustration among those purchasing newly constructed properties. The short clip, uploaded on June 28, 2025, shows a patch of dry, struggling lawn at the side of a house. In the video, the homeowner pulls back a section of the turf, revealing a layer of stones and gravel directly beneath, with no apparent topsoil. The accompanying on-screen text states, "Reality of having a new build house... lawn laid on literal stone then they tell you to keep watering it so it doesn't die." The video, which quickly garnered over 440,000 views, brings attention to the quality control issues sometimes faced in new build developments. While the specific developer was not named, the issue of inadequate landscaping, particularly the improper laying of lawns, has been a recurring complaint from new homeowners across the country. This incident serves as a visual example of the "snags" that buyers often encounter after moving into their new homes.
The Sun
Mum shares the 'awful reality' of having a new build social housing home
A MOTHER has shared a close-up look at the “reality” of having a new build home. And not only did others claim to have experienced the same with thei…
