ᐅ Construction Planning

Plan your construction project successfully: Learn how smart building planning can save you time, stress, and money!

Checking the Home Builder – What Is Important?

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Check28•16 Jul 2020 18:38

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nordanney • 16 Jul 2020 22:22

Time-lapse video of the house construction

untergasse43•16 Jul 2020 11:22

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rick2018 • 16 Jul 2020 18:28

Is a soil survey necessary even if I’m not building a basement?

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Hausner•13 Jul 2020 14:26

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Jann St • 15 Jul 2020 22:33

What ceiling height did you choose?

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Ddorfer•6 Mar 2016 00:40

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Piotr1981 • 12 Jul 2020 23:24

Looking for a general contractor in the Göttingen/Kassel area

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lindbud•3 Jun 2020 21:27

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Calbe • 12 Jul 2020 19:10

Standard Interior Door Heights for Different Ceiling Heights – General Discussion Thread

Tolentino•18 Jun 2020 16:38

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nordanney • 12 Jul 2020 19:00

What are the advantages of 24mm perimeter insulation?

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Smarti99•12 Jul 2020 11:29

Answers: 8

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michert • 12 Jul 2020 13:34

Connection to the public sewer system (sewer connection)

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Artur96•12 Jul 2020 10:15

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Fuchur • 12 Jul 2020 12:55

Soil survey report – which offer should I choose?

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Shiny86•5 Jul 2020 20:33

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Shiny86 • 10 Jul 2020 23:04

Assessment of Soil Reports – Experiences

Yaso2.0•24 Jun 2020 19:00

Answers: 14

Yaso2.0 • 10 Jul 2020 19:02

Insulation of the top floor ceiling (cold attic)

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Zigenpeter86•7 Jul 2020 08:40

Answers: 19

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Alessandro • 9 Jul 2020 14:45

Request for Quotes: Tips for Hiring a Local General Contractor?

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Thirteen•8 Jul 2020 10:28

Answers: 21

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HilfeHilfe • 8 Jul 2020 23:23

Property Sale – Separating Fixtures and Fittings from the Residence?

Tarnari•17 Jun 2020 21:18

Answers: 49

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Pinkiponk • 8 Jul 2020 15:45

Main entrance on the side or in the basement?

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Thirteen•6 Jul 2020 15:14

Answers: 5

11ant • 8 Jul 2020 13:46

Removing fiberglass wallpaper – What are the next steps?

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Hausbauer87•8 Jul 2020 09:47

Answers: 3

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X_SH5_X • 8 Jul 2020 11:38

criteria for buying a house

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Nela001•7 Jul 2020 14:18

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11ant • 8 Jul 2020 11:20

How long is it possible to finish concrete?

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hegi___•7 Jul 2020 20:19

Answers: 3

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HilfeHilfe • 7 Jul 2020 21:31

Single-family home facade design, feedback and ideas, broom finish plaster

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mini_g!•28 Jun 2020 15:04

Answers: 41

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mini_g! • 6 Jul 2020 17:59

Selection versus Reality

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Herr Stein•12 Jun 2020 11:09

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11ant • 4 Jul 2020 12:09

What would you never want to do without?

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tumaa•15 Nov 2019 15:43

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ypg • 3 Jul 2020 00:40

Looking for ideas for staircase design or replacement

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Gubtibubti•22 Jun 2020 17:19

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Pinky0301 • 1 Jul 2020 17:19

Psychology of Buying / Overcoming Obstacles

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Unsure•27 Jun 2020 08:08

Answers: 55

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Unsure • 1 Jul 2020 12:44

Log Cabin as a Vacation Home (Reliable Providers, Costs, and More)

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mazzo0412•20 Jun 2020 18:00

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OlliQueck • 30 Jun 2020 23:42

Development costs for economic feasibility analysis of building land

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Londonderry80•28 Jun 2020 12:26

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11ant • 30 Jun 2020 21:47

Looking for an architect or general contractor in the Pfalz / Wine Route region

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Pfalzpaulianer•19 Jun 2020 21:30

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OlliQueck • 30 Jun 2020 01:43

Building Near a Farm/Cattle Barn/Cow Pasture

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Stoffi123•20 Jun 2020 21:50

Answers: 27

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Pinkiponk • 28 Jun 2020 10:04

Timber House – Interior Walls Made of Masonry?

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tadeus321•27 Jun 2020 15:03

Answers: 9

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knalltüte • 28 Jun 2020 08:55

Experience with wood-look tiles

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hegi___•26 Jun 2020 18:59

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guckuck2 • 27 Jun 2020 09:39

New construction with local tradespeople.

Patricck•25 Jun 2020 22:08

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hampshire • 26 Jun 2020 23:53

Solid masonry house vs. timber frame construction?

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Julian2301•25 Jun 2020 12:40

Answers: 23

11ant • 26 Jun 2020 14:35

Distance between drywall board and screed floor on the upper floor

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Tommy77•24 Jun 2020 23:39

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nordanney • 25 Jun 2020 08:35

Installation of vertical joint in insulation and plaster between semi-detached houses

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cloudwalker•25 May 2020 21:57

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Vicky Pedia • 24 Jun 2020 18:31

Attic with roof terrace → Full storey calculation

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SimVo91•24 Jun 2020 10:27

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SimVo91 • 24 Jun 2020 15:29

Colored stone plaster – modern or outdated?

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xeniatoe•23 Jun 2020 13:53

Answers: 6

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xeniatoe • 23 Jun 2020 22:47

Solid Wood House – Sound Insulation and Thermal Protection

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Kassbaer•20 Jun 2020 13:49

Answers: 18

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Kassbaer • 23 Jun 2020 22:24

Interior finishing with calcium silicate blocks / brick / metal stud framing

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Robin77•19 Jun 2020 21:29

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pagoni2020 • 22 Jun 2020 22:39

How should these points be interpreted in the zoning plan (building plan)?

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Katdreas•8 Apr 2020 13:55

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Katdreas • 22 Jun 2020 15:11

Flooring Options for Different Rooms – Ideas & Tips

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Piotr1981•5 Jan 2020 11:38

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Scout • 20 Jun 2020 12:45

Leave the utility room walls unfinished?

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handyaner•19 Jun 2020 12:29

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Ben-man • 19 Jun 2020 18:31

Building on the Parents-in-Law’s Property

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lisa-kessler•8 Jun 2020 08:04

Answers: 48

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pagoni2020 • 19 Jun 2020 14:27

We are looking for a construction company for building a house in Hamburg.

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Rookie5•18 Jun 2020 15:20

Answers: 15

11ant • 19 Jun 2020 13:21

Is it absolutely necessary to connect a doormat drainage system to the building's drainage?

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Reyemedlo•28 Nov 2018 07:34

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Pinky0301 • 19 Jun 2020 09:44

Most affordable prefab house and basement builders? Danwood, who else?

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JanStol•18 Jun 2020 23:11

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Ybias78 • 19 Jun 2020 08:46

Ideas for Basement Planning

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Thirteen•18 Jun 2020 19:19

Answers: 15

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pagoni2020 • 19 Jun 2020 00:39

Purchase of property requires a green flat roof with a maximum area of 400 m².

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Teemoe86•17 Jun 2020 12:08

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11ant • 18 Jun 2020 01:27

Shower Niche in Shower Wall – Ideal Height

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Tommes78•30 Jun 2016 10:54

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Projekt2020 • 16 Jun 2020 22:53

City villa living and dining area of 43 m² too small

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immermehr•14 Jun 2020 21:49

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immermehr • 16 Jun 2020 22:38

Model Home Construction / A General Overview

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Paul-Baut•14 Jun 2020 13:29

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pagoni2020 • 16 Jun 2020 19:09

District heating pipeline supposedly heats the water supply

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Baugreenhorn•15 Jun 2020 15:45

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MayrCh • 15 Jun 2020 16:06

Timeframe Between Submitting the Building Application and Moving into the New Home

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Pinkiponk•14 Jun 2020 13:27

Answers: 11

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Kiki_ • 15 Jun 2020 14:00

Screed Heating Phase and Severe Fruit Fly Infestation?

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Skorpi-Haus•14 Jun 2020 13:32

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Skorpi-Haus • 15 Jun 2020 09:39

Sloped Ceilings, Double-Layer OSB and Gypsum Board for Thermal Insulation

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hauspeter•13 Jun 2020 14:22

Answers: 7

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hauspeter • 14 Jun 2020 23:50

Large Window Front – Privacy and Sun Protection

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stooobi•24 Mar 2020 10:38

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Nicki21 • 14 Jun 2020 21:27

Is it possible for a non-professional to spray walls and ceilings? Any experiences?

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Loads•30 Aug 2018 11:36

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rick2018 • 14 Jun 2020 13:59

Living Area in the Basement – South-Facing Slope Location

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Grashalm•13 Jun 2020 12:53

Answers: 22

Pinky0301 • 14 Jun 2020 12:03

Construction defects or state-of-the-art standards?

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elsausb•13 Jun 2020 22:12

Answers: 5

11ant • 14 Jun 2020 11:38

Sand-lime brick with external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS), aerated autoclaved concrete (AAC) blocks, or double-layered sand-lime brick construction

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bebymouzzz•10 Jun 2020 09:10

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guckuck2 • 11 Jun 2020 22:23

Build or buy? Prefabricated house or solid construction? Baden-Württemberg/Rhineland-Palatinate – detached house/semi-detached house

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Netodo_de•8 Jun 2020 10:17

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Tassimat • 10 Jun 2020 14:04

Construction dust during home building?

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Bauherr am L•8 Jun 2020 20:30

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Snowy36 • 10 Jun 2020 11:03

General Procedure / Workflow

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Eigenheim_2011•2 Jun 2020 11:15

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Pinkiponk • 9 Jun 2020 13:38

Experiences with Architect, General Contractor, and Construction Manager for a Solid Single-Family House (Neuss, Lower Rhine)

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EFH2020•4 Jun 2020 23:05

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11ant • 7 Jun 2020 21:46

Alternative for Office/Home Workspace on the Ground Floor

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PyneBite•24 May 2020 11:17

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11ant • 7 Jun 2020 13:48

Size of the Wall Opening for a Sliding Door

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Markus1860•6 Jun 2020 09:45

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11ant • 7 Jun 2020 13:42

Looking for a single-family house with the gable side facing the street, 8.5 meters wide

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SteffenM•10 May 2019 09:16

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EFH2020 • 4 Jun 2020 22:27

Which software is best for interior design planning?

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rob1213•17 May 2020 22:19

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kati1337 • 4 Jun 2020 19:35

Interpretation of zoning plan – ground elevation

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SimVo91•4 Jun 2020 08:02

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Escroda • 4 Jun 2020 13:17

Prefabricated House or Traditional Solid Construction Companies – Budget

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Cary2020•13 May 2020 12:56

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K1300S • 4 Jun 2020 06:42

How do you evaluate a construction company?

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PyneBite•3 Jun 2020 15:15

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HilfeHilfe • 4 Jun 2020 06:36

Build a tiny house on a rocky slope

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ArchibaldTerry•1 Jun 2020 12:08

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hampshire • 3 Jun 2020 23:32

Insulation Between House and Patio

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Schunos•2 Jun 2020 20:03

Answers: 6

Vicky Pedia • 3 Jun 2020 20:11

8 trees on the property located between the power lines and telephone cables.

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Andreas_79•2 Jun 2020 12:59

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Andreas_79 • 3 Jun 2020 15:00

Which company should I choose for the shell construction?

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s0nyHess•2 Jun 2020 16:40

Answers: 17

Tarnari • 2 Jun 2020 21:48

Construction costs for 120 m² excluding land

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PauloLima•31 May 2020 22:57

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ypg • 2 Jun 2020 11:18

Guest shower mixer with thermostat

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Ben-man•1 Jun 2020 20:34

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LordNibbler • 2 Jun 2020 10:21

Replace the wastewater pipe

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Balduin1•31 May 2020 11:30

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wrobel • 1 Jun 2020 11:25

Prefabricated house on a sandstone foundation

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Alex ander•31 May 2020 18:37

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haydee • 1 Jun 2020 07:38

Prefabricated House Construction – Ingolstadt Area

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mailsantam•29 May 2020 14:03

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Snowy36 • 31 May 2020 23:33

Retaining a Slope and Backfilling – Additional Costs?

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Thirteen•26 May 2020 22:01

Answers: 31

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Thirteen • 30 May 2020 20:58

Increasing ceiling height to add value? Until when is it possible to change the ceiling height?

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Shiny86•29 May 2020 14:15

Answers: 27

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Shiny86 • 30 May 2020 15:16

Tiles up to X euros – what does that mean?

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wibble•11 May 2020 13:43

Answers: 12

opalau • 28 May 2020 12:02

How long does it typically take from the start of the planning phase until the building permit (or planning permission) is granted?

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frsytiwo•8 May 2020 08:21

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nordanney • 28 May 2020 09:33

Setting formwork blocks on a foundation or into concrete

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abc12345•26 May 2020 08:36

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abc12345 • 27 May 2020 10:59

Fireproof partition wall behind the fireplace?!

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PaulohnePlan•5 Feb 2019 21:34

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seat88 • 27 May 2020 08:35

Adhering bitumen shingles to EPDM membrane

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MiGi1967•26 May 2020 12:45

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MiGi1967 • 26 May 2020 13:47

Exterior insulation with rhombus cladding for rain protection

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joshia01•25 May 2020 17:19

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nordanney • 25 May 2020 18:18

Planning a Basement or Granny Flat – What to Consider?

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allstar83•5 Jan 2020 18:35

Answers: 9

tomtom79 • 24 May 2020 22:51

Clarification Question Regarding Construction Costs

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Ysop***•20 May 2020 20:00

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Ysop*** • 22 May 2020 17:03

Is it possible to request quotes before the detailed design phase?

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frsytiwo•20 May 2020 19:00

Answers: 9

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Ricco • 22 May 2020 12:04

Modern Timber Frame Construction with Frameless Glazing – Options

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Marian77•21 May 2020 09:37

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rick2018 • 21 May 2020 17:58

Base waterproofing: which material to use?

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Wintersonne•19 May 2020 15:29

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denz. • 20 May 2020 13:57

Should I start requesting quotes already? Financial planning

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x33Pingu•20 May 2020 12:43

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denz. • 20 May 2020 13:53

Energy Performance Certificate – What Documents Are Required?

lin0r87•19 May 2020 19:33

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guckuck2 • 20 May 2020 07:37

Contracting Trades Individually vs. Using a Solid House Builder

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XAMMAX2•18 May 2020 09:35

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Grantlhaua • 19 May 2020 06:32

Custom design or general contractor?

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seniordingdong•17 May 2020 10:42

Answers: 9

11ant • 18 May 2020 13:56

Heat pump or underfloor heating – any experiences?

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Martin 1234•17 May 2020 11:23

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Martin 1234 • 17 May 2020 17:14

Which software do you use or would you recommend for house design and planning?

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AleXSR700•13 May 2020 11:14

Answers: 14

bauenmk2020 • 16 May 2020 12:20

Multi-family Building with 6 Residential Units – Current Status and Next Steps

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nevermore•14 May 2020 07:23

Answers: 13

11ant • 15 May 2020 22:41

Irrigation – Detailed Planning and Fundamental Considerations

opalau•23 Apr 2020 17:14

Answers: 43

opalau • 15 May 2020 18:32

General Questions (Leasehold)

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alwayssearchin•4 May 2020 17:00

Answers: 43

OWLer • 15 May 2020 18:16

Additional Costs After Building a House

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Anna_BW•14 May 2020 23:01

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Fummelbrett! • 15 May 2020 13:25