ᐅ Building Tips for Beginners

Created on: 5 Mar 2016 23:04
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enkidu
Hello!

The idea of building is still just an idea, nothing concrete yet.
It would be a prefabricated bungalow, but I don’t know much more than that. I don’t have a plot of land yet either.

I am very uncertain if I can manage such a project because I have absolutely no knowledge about it, I am not particularly articulate or assertive, I am not good at organizing, not very stress-resistant, and I am doing this alone. I also don’t have a circle of friends who have built before that I could ask.

Is there still a way to carry out such a project without it going wrong or completely overwhelming me?

I thought if I hire a construction company with a lot of experience, like for example Huf-Haus or Schwörerhaus or similar, things shouldn’t go too wrong because these companies have built countless houses, so there usually wouldn’t be any major mistakes, right?
If I also hire a building supervisor or construction consultant, I would have extra security.

At the moment, I have no idea what kind of organization is involved. Will the builder guide the client step by step through the process, including things like utility connections or other matters not directly related to the house? Or does one have to find out everything on their own about what needs to be done?

Seriously, do you think anyone can build a house, or is it really impossible for some people and they should rather leave it alone?
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ONeill
28 Apr 2016 18:26
The system from Viebrockhaus is like any other from all prefab house suppliers. You can have everything done by them anywhere and more cheaply.

Have a look at Fingerhaus.
RobsonMKK28 Apr 2016 18:28
Since when has Viebrockhaus been a prefabricated house manufacturer?
Sascha aus H28 Apr 2016 18:32
I believe he meant general contractor when referring to a prefab house provider.
RobsonMKK28 Apr 2016 18:36
But he is lumping Viebrockhaus together with Fingerhaus. These are two completely different worlds.
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ONeill
28 Apr 2016 18:43
Yes, general contractors ^^

However, there are also plenty of other companies that offer what the original poster is looking for, not just Viebrockhaus.
Sascha aus H28 Apr 2016 18:44
RobsonMKK schrieb:
But he’s lumping Viebrockhaus together with Fingerhaus. So, two completely different worlds.

I had understood that as an example of a general contractor, even though they do offer prefabricated houses. Either I misunderstood or it was a poor example on his part.