Woman Buys First Home, Internet Horrified by What’s Hidden in Backyard – ryan

A first-time homeowner has gone viral after uncovering a massive hidden dump site beneath their garden decking—a discovery they’re now urging other buyers to check for before purchasing a property.

TikTok user@thebrothertondiary) shared footage of the surprising find, which included 25 years’ worth of garbage left by the previous homeowners. Among the debris were bricks, tins of paint, stones, and other assorted rubbish. The video has since garnered 334,500 views and 1734 likes.

“When we bought our first home just over a year ago we had no idea this was hiding under the decking. The old owners clearly used this a tip before covering it up for 25+ years…if you have any inspiration let me know,” Em wrote in the caption.

A text overlay in the video reads: “House buying tip: check what’s under the decking.”

Buried garbage like this is more than just an eyesore—it can lead to unexpected costs and headaches. According to John L. Scott Real Estate, buyers may be responsible for removing any items the seller leaves behind unless their contract specifies otherwise. If debris isn’t addressed in the purchase agreement, it becomes the new owner’s problem—financially and legally.

Gardeners and DIYers have also raised concerns about the environmental and safety impacts of buried rubbish. As discussed on Gardening Stack Exchangeburied construction debris can affect drainage, attract pests, and even contaminate the soil.

TikTok viewers chimed in with a mix of sarcasm, solidarity, and surprisingly creative suggestions.

“Put some decking over it to hide it,” said one user.

“Wow you found a swimming pool, lucky you,” joked another.

“I’d just put it all back n walk away and live in blissful ignorance,” added another viewer.

Others shared similar experiences.

“Our decking was the same! Can’t believe how lazy some people are,” said Helz.

Several users offered inventive ways to transform the hole into a feature:

“Fill it in half the depth and make a conversation pit / sunken seating.”

“I wouldn’t fill the hole – build steps down and create a lowered seating area – or put a hot tub in there.”

“Shed. Get a shed. Deck the rest. Hole in shed floor. Secret bunker vibes. Got to be done.”

One viewer thought the discovery had charm:

“I genuinely thought this was an old pond, would be cute,” said Antonia.
Em responded: “It is a pond! Apparently it had carp in according to our neighbours.”

Newsweek reached out to @thebrothertondiary for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case.

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