Terraces, driveways and gardens in Watermael-Boitsfort
MS VIVA builds terraces, driveways, parking areas and gardens in Watermael-Boitsfort. Max comes to see your property for free and sends you a detailed quote.
- From our depot
- about 25 minutes
- Region
- Brussels-Capital Region
- Visit and quote
- free
What to know in Watermael-Boitsfort
Watermael-Boitsfort is in the Brussels-Capital Region. Small outdoor works there follow the 2006 Regional Urban Planning Regulation (RRU), still in force, and the decree on minor works. Several municipalities add their own rules.
Local rules and grants
- In the Le Logis and Floréal garden cities, listed since 2001, garden sheds, railings and retaining walls follow the regional heritage management plan: anything outside it needs a listed-property permit.
- Watermael-Boitsfort refunds 75% of a rain barrel, up to €100 per household.
- More than half of the municipality is covered by the Sonian Forest, a Natura 2000 area.
The rules in Brussels
| Terrace at the back | No permit needed if the ground level changes by no more than 50 cm and at least half of the garden stays as planted open ground. |
|---|---|
| In front of the house | The front setback zone stays a garden: no parking, and only the paths to the front door and the garage may be paved. |
| Fence | On the street side, 1 m maximum in the front setback zone. Between neighbours, about 1.50 m on the boundary, 3 m at most further away from it. |
| Tree | Permit needed from 40 cm trunk girth and 4 m height. No felling from 1 April to 15 August. |
| Permit timescale | 75 to 160 days, plus up to 45 days for the application to be declared complete. |
Sources: Commune de Watermael-Boitsfort : Prime eau, Commune de Watermael-Boitsfort : Règlement relatif à l'octroi d'une prime communale Eau (CC 18/05/2021), immo.notaire.be : Renseignements urbanistiques (bien rue du Loriot) citant le RCUZ Logis-Floréal du 21/02/1989, Bruxelles Développement urbain, Direction des Monuments et Sites : Plan de gestion patrimoniale des maisons classées des cités-jardins, T00 Vademecum (édition 01/09/2014), RRU, title I, Decree on minor works, urban.brussels, trees.
Our prices in Watermael-Boitsfort
Ranges per m² taken from our jobs, excl. VAT, laying and foundation included. The exact price depends on your property: that is what the visit is for.
- Porcelain terrace8 priced projects €208 to €277/m²excl. VAT
- Bluestone terrace1 priced project €208 to €277/m²excl. VAT
- Natural stone driveway2 priced projects €236 to €261/m²excl. VAT
- Paved parking area4 priced projects €224 to €246/m²excl. VAT
- Stabilised gravel parking3 priced projects €161 to €184/m²excl. VAT
Ranges taken from 18 projects priced by MS VIVA in 2025 and 2026: all-in prices including removal of the old surface, disposal, foundation and laying.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a terrace cost in Watermael-Boitsfort?
Usually €208 to €277 per m² excl. VAT for a Belgian bluestone terrace, foundation included. The simulator works out a range for your surface area.
Do you work in Watermael-Boitsfort?
Yes, Watermael-Boitsfort is one of the municipalities where we work. The visit and the quote are free.