ᐅ Construction Planning

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Building plot with buried old cellar

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globetrotter•10 May 2015 18:13

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Wastl • 18 May 2015 12:05

What can fit on a 500 m² plot?

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DerDirk•17 May 2015 16:23

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ypg • 18 May 2015 10:26

Add a conservatory later or include it in the original build?

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Username_wahl•17 May 2015 11:51

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Doc.Schnaggls • 18 May 2015 09:33

Costs of House Demolition

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FritzP•17 May 2015 12:10

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Doc.Schnaggls • 18 May 2015 09:20

Networking advantage when buying a house

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instigater•15 May 2015 17:34

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DerBjoern • 18 May 2015 09:10

Entrance Area Width

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Legurit•3 Apr 2015 11:29

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Legurit • 17 May 2015 10:40

Buying an Older Home – How to Proceed and What to Consider?

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EifelMec•17 May 2015 07:01

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Bieber0815 • 17 May 2015 10:14

Staircase Question: "S-shaped staircase"

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bernie•14 May 2015 12:57

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EveundGerd • 16 May 2015 22:22

New single-family home, single-story, timber frame construction

wrobel•15 May 2015 19:53

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kbt09 • 15 May 2015 23:43

Building a Wooden House Yourself

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mick500•11 May 2015 10:48

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Henrik2 • 12 May 2015 16:25

New Single-Family Home Construction: Choosing the Right Builder?

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ChriGro•8 May 2015 17:01

Answers: 14

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Bauexperte • 12 May 2015 00:59

We are not satisfied with the architect’s plans – can we withdraw? What are the costs?

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Miwi123•9 May 2015 01:58

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Manu1976 • 9 May 2015 09:19

Buying a house – how should you approach it?

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Gorden•8 May 2015 09:55

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Gorden • 8 May 2015 22:39

Renovate a 1957 Old Building or Buy a New Construction?

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Alfa1970•19 Apr 2015 11:47

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EveundGerd • 8 May 2015 13:55

Before purchasing the plot: Is sensible house positioning feasible?

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-Markus-•6 May 2015 08:33

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maximax • 7 May 2015 00:58

Living/Dining/Kitchen: How do you live or plan to live in these spaces?

WildThing•25 Aug 2014 15:01

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WildThing • 6 May 2015 13:05

Single-family house design with garage/carport – request for feedback

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elVincent•16 Apr 2015 14:06

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wrobel • 6 May 2015 00:26

Planning a New Build // Prefabricated Kit or Custom Design?

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prof.66•8 Mar 2015 18:15

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Buffer • 5 May 2015 16:33

End Terraced House: Large vs. Small / Price vs. Space—A Dilemma

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Hallo333•3 May 2015 14:40

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Bauexperte • 4 May 2015 23:09

Single-family home, third row, north-facing – house, terrace, garage?

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nms_hs•3 May 2015 19:35

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nms_hs • 3 May 2015 19:35

Assessment of Single-Family Home Quote / Realistic Additional Charge Items?

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fischman•24 Apr 2015 20:54

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EveundGerd • 3 May 2015 16:39

Design - all orientations for a new single-family home construction

MKoni•3 Apr 2015 21:19

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MKoni • 1 May 2015 19:51

gray or black facing bricks / brick slips, window lintel

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Panama17•27 Apr 2015 11:48

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Sebastian79 • 1 May 2015 13:07

Building Without a Ventilation System Using Porous Clay Blocks?

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Fabian S.•17 Oct 2012 20:26

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Bauexperte • 1 May 2015 11:11

Which provider offers KfW 70 / house construction for €250,000?

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Hausbau33•24 Apr 2015 00:17

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Hausbau33 • 30 Apr 2015 20:56

Inspection chamber DN400 for rainwater and wastewater

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FrauGese•6 Jul 2012 10:32

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Wastl • 30 Apr 2015 16:22

Starting construction in winter? Or wait until next spring due to moisture concerns?

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AntiHe´r0•24 Apr 2015 16:58

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lalala21 • 26 Apr 2015 13:19

Semi-detached house: architect or general contractor / prefab or traditional construction

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Bader•25 Apr 2015 16:20

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ypg • 26 Apr 2015 10:14

How to position the house? Restriction due to the building boundary.

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woodys•23 Apr 2015 11:57

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EveundGerd • 24 Apr 2015 15:36

Recommendations for general contractors in the Mainz area

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cordi•11 Jan 2015 13:25

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EveundGerd • 24 Apr 2015 15:27

Floor plan / 3D design software or app for Mac

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Barossi•20 Apr 2015 16:57

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Legurit • 22 Apr 2015 22:11

Gravel bed / splash guard installation around the facade as a retrofit

aytex•20 Apr 2015 17:14

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WildThing • 22 Apr 2015 15:08

Renovating an Old Building: Yes or No? Budget Approximately €140,000–180,000

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Mr.Pi•18 Apr 2015 12:59

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Bieber0815 • 22 Apr 2015 10:14

Renovation of the community center or would a new build be a better option...?

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Sham69•19 Apr 2015 15:26

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Sham69 • 22 Apr 2015 09:37

Renovation of a Condominium Built in 1965: A Worthwhile Investment?

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hausbau2015•19 Apr 2015 21:12

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hausbau2015 • 19 Apr 2015 21:57

New Construction or Buying a House Built in 1991

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rupapu•9 Apr 2015 12:16

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DG • 16 Apr 2015 23:37

Building because condominiums are becoming increasingly expensive

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Bauanfänger36•23 Mar 2015 23:44

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Bauanfänger36 • 16 Apr 2015 20:28

Single-Family Home: L-Shaped vs. Rectangular Design

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new-joerg•15 Apr 2015 12:05

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Bauexperte • 16 Apr 2015 13:27

Semi-Detached House Construction: Shared or Separate Developers

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cordi•13 Apr 2015 21:42

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cordi • 15 Apr 2015 14:24

Is a roof or canopy necessary for wheelchair-accessible patio doors?

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haydee•12 Apr 2015 20:56

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haydee • 12 Apr 2015 20:56

Cost Estimate Architect Single-Family Home. Your Assessment?

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Tommes78•3 Apr 2015 12:35

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Tichu78 • 10 Apr 2015 20:28

Old House: Demolish or Renovate?

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aileendreyer90•2 Apr 2015 17:27

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aileendreyer90 • 9 Apr 2015 16:40

New Construction of a Single-Family House – Which Building Surveyor to Choose?

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FabShaw•7 Apr 2015 10:10

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FabShaw • 9 Apr 2015 13:13

Staircase skirting ideas wanted for interior finishing

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stefanh•2 Apr 2015 08:54

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stefanh • 9 Apr 2015 08:28

Corner Lot Decision Guide

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tagil•6 Apr 2015 21:19

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ypg • 7 Apr 2015 18:02

House Positioning

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mwislander•7 Apr 2015 12:22

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mwislander • 7 Apr 2015 13:13

Orientation of the Property – Shading

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pegleg•5 Apr 2015 08:14

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ypg • 7 Apr 2015 00:24

Renovating a Dilapidated Old House – Is This the Right Place?

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Snafu•6 Apr 2015 11:58

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Legurit • 6 Apr 2015 18:25

Steel Beams on the House

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Melly•3 Apr 2015 18:26

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maximax • 4 Apr 2015 00:14

Building or Saving? What Do You Think?

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Haus_Traum•23 Mar 2015 14:17

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LissyMV • 2 Apr 2015 22:31

Seeking Advice on the Placement of House and Property

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Kazazi•2 Apr 2015 13:33

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ypg • 2 Apr 2015 22:17

Connections Without Building a House

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carsti134•2 Apr 2015 00:22

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SirSydom • 2 Apr 2015 21:59

Exterior Wall Coating and Color Scheme

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Tubifex•29 Mar 2015 19:13

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Tubifex • 2 Apr 2015 18:13

How do you keep track of your household budget? Paper-based, software, or an app?

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starnight•31 Mar 2015 15:08

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Bauherren2014 • 2 Apr 2015 11:36

Assistance with Preliminary Planning for Home Construction

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BillyHeuler•1 Apr 2015 13:23

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Bieber0815 • 2 Apr 2015 11:17

Buying and Financing Land

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Evora•21 Mar 2015 18:58

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Bieber0815 • 31 Mar 2015 16:46

New version of the plans for my plot of land

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stasch•29 Mar 2015 18:39

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ypg • 30 Mar 2015 20:24

Initial Planning – Land Division / Home Construction

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Tschi•29 Mar 2015 16:20

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DG • 30 Mar 2015 09:55

Looking for ideas for a sloped building plot

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bortel•24 Mar 2015 08:27

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bortel • 30 Mar 2015 06:14

Building a Flat Roof Bungalow – Converting an Outbuilding into a Garage Extension

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p_moe•23 Mar 2015 19:44

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Legurit • 28 Mar 2015 09:59

Planning Stair Tread Depth and Support Beams

Koempy•25 Mar 2015 00:58

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Koempy • 27 Mar 2015 21:58

Approach: Renovating an Older House and Adding an Extension

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Martin-84•26 Mar 2015 15:37

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Martin-84 • 27 Mar 2015 09:53

Living Room Size in a Single-Family Home?

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michisa86888•26 Mar 2015 21:37

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ypg • 27 Mar 2015 00:39

Standing Out Against the Competition in New Home Construction…

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tukane•23 Mar 2015 16:03

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SirSydom • 26 Mar 2015 20:38

Cost Estimation for Renovation and Refurbishment Before Purchasing a House

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Peacebrother•19 Mar 2015 20:57

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kivaas • 26 Mar 2015 17:51

Experiences with the company Raux

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karni186•21 Mar 2015 07:08

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kivaas • 26 Mar 2015 17:30

House built in 1992, 295 sqm, is it worth buying?

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trekki1990•23 Mar 2015 16:06

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kivaas • 26 Mar 2015 16:57

Patio doors with a low threshold

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abertram•24 Mar 2015 08:41

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Doc.Schnaggls • 26 Mar 2015 12:24

Price and Quality Ranking of Prefabricated Home Builders

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Badener*•19 Mar 2015 09:38

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ypg • 23 Mar 2015 14:20

Single-family Home on a North-facing Slope – Any Tips?

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Nina132•17 Dec 2014 14:07

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WildThing • 23 Mar 2015 12:58

Is Starting Construction in 2015 Still Advisable?

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Häusle77•27 Jan 2015 23:17

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Lars881 • 22 Mar 2015 07:23

Offer for Exterior Masonry/ Thermal Insulation

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Häusle77•7 Mar 2015 11:58

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Häusle77 • 21 Mar 2015 14:47

Planning a Single-Family Home with a General Contractor, Architect, or Similar Professional

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Payday•14 Mar 2015 09:33

Answers: 28

kaho674 • 19 Mar 2015 12:40

Cost of a Semi-Detached House in Düsseldorf – Accurate Assessment

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1stluebbi•18 Mar 2015 15:44

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Lars881 • 19 Mar 2015 11:12

Building Project: Is it possible to have two separate apartments?

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aprilia•18 Mar 2015 09:48

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ypg • 18 Mar 2015 22:11

Purchasing a Plot of Land: What Is the Correct Procedure?

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Baufie•18 Mar 2015 14:01

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Bauexperte • 18 Mar 2015 19:48

So many questions!!!!! March 17, 2015 – The starting signal

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Haus-Starter•17 Mar 2015 12:09

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Mycraft • 18 Mar 2015 11:36

Information from developers varies. What is a realistic construction timeline?

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Fortuna86•17 Mar 2015 07:45

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Lars881 • 18 Mar 2015 08:00

Soil survey in the Hanover area. Costs? Providers?

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Häusle77•14 Mar 2015 12:20

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Lars881 • 17 Mar 2015 19:04

Planning a 120 sqm Extension – Many Questions

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choell•17 Mar 2015 14:30

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choell • 17 Mar 2015 14:30

The architect no longer wishes to take on Service Phase 8.

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Jury•17 Mar 2015 11:31

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Bauexperte • 17 Mar 2015 12:42

House Entrance with or without a Hallway

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rkunze65•14 Feb 2015 10:57

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willWohnen • 16 Mar 2015 21:23

Hiring an architect only for the shell construction phase—is that possible?

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Hipp51•16 Mar 2015 13:48

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Irgendwoabaier • 16 Mar 2015 18:02

Additional Costs for Dormer / Gable or Frisian Gable

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derstefanm•17 Feb 2015 18:30

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derstefanm • 15 Mar 2015 14:24

What would you build on this plot of land?

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SBauer•5 Mar 2015 21:24

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Häusle77 • 14 Mar 2015 23:40

Why choose 2 stories instead of 3? Aren't 3 stories more practical?

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baunewbiene•14 Mar 2015 08:51

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lastdrop • 14 Mar 2015 18:45

Looking for a service provider for soil investigation in postal code 89520.

kellerdach•10 Mar 2015 17:41

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ypg • 11 Mar 2015 23:18

Question regarding the understanding of THt and THb

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bortel•6 Mar 2015 21:27

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bortel • 7 Mar 2015 19:22

What should be considered when building a staircase / Differences in stair layout

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Trillian78•9 Feb 2015 23:28

Answers: 22

EveundGerd • 7 Mar 2015 10:43

Conversion to Residential Use (Ground Floor)

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hahesc•3 Mar 2015 10:11

Answers: 14

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hahesc • 6 Mar 2015 13:49

My design – open to all feedback

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stasch•5 Mar 2015 13:02

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maximax • 6 Mar 2015 12:46

Solid Wall House: Which Type of Block? Poroton, Liapor / Expanded Clay, Ytong?

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krausf3•19 Feb 2015 06:57

Answers: 25

EveundGerd • 4 Mar 2015 19:19

Extension of a detached single-family house by adding an additional floor

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Garten2•2 Jun 2014 20:26

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Bauexperte • 3 Mar 2015 10:33

Basic Options – Utility Connections & Demolition: Planning Phases 1-2

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daytona•1 Mar 2015 19:43

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Wastl • 2 Mar 2015 14:25

Model Homes in the Lower Saxony Area

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Häusle77•14 Feb 2015 09:58

Answers: 9

BauPaar • 2 Mar 2015 00:49

Building permit application submitted / unresolved technical details / looking forward to suggestions

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Legurit•20 Feb 2015 18:13

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Legurit • 28 Feb 2015 13:48

Looking for recommendations for a prefabricated house company that meets my requirements.

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fox84•28 Feb 2015 10:50

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fox84 • 28 Feb 2015 10:50

Single-family house for 4-5 people in Saxony

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Timberwood•24 Feb 2015 17:25

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Timberwood • 25 Feb 2015 09:57

Wood staircase with drywall partition wall

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Photonik8500•24 Feb 2015 14:31

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Photonik8500 • 24 Feb 2015 14:31

Passive House as a Logical Choice? Are There Any Counterarguments?

Vogtländer•20 Feb 2015 19:54

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ypg • 24 Feb 2015 12:46