Hello dear forum,
my fiancée (27) and I (30) have decided to start a new construction project next year. Completion and moving in is planned for 2019. Currently, we are thinking about the best way to approach the whole process.
A few details…
- After our initial meeting with the house bank, a total budget of around 420,000€ (including our equity) is feasible for us.
- A plot of land measuring 750 m² (8,073 sq ft) is currently reserved and would cost us 83,100€ (including notary and land transfer tax).
- The plot has a slight slope with about 2 m (6.5 ft) drop over 30 m (98 ft) length.
That’s the rough outline of our project so far. At the moment, we are considering whether to build a timber frame or solid construction, whether to work with an architect or a general contractor (GC)... (the classic questions). Our current preference is a solid house, which we want to realize with a local architect and building companies. Possibly also a GC who has architects on staff. We have heard several times that there are many advantages to working with a company that offers a complete package. (?)
Now, we want to figure out how much house we can afford with the estimated budget of 420,000€. Our wish is a single-family house, one and a half stories, gable roof with a dormer, around 160 m² (1,722 sq ft), without a basement, with a large double garage that also offers storage space for bicycles, a small workshop, etc.
I would roughly allocate another 20,000€ for the garage and 25,000€ for the driveway and garden landscaping. This would leave about 291,900€ for the house itself.
I have read in many posts here about costs given in €/m². It is often recommended to calculate with an amount between 1,800€ and 2,000€ /m² for a “standard” finish. If I divide our remaining budget by the desired 160 m², I get a little over 1,800€, so we would be at the lower end. I understand that this is just a rough guideline, but what exactly is this estimate based on? Does it include interior fittings, kitchen, heating, etc.? Foundation slab? Terrace? Additional building costs?
Since we really like the building plot and its location, we are fairly fixed on that. Our main concern now is to find out whether our budget matches our plans. What do you think, is 160 m² achievable? Do we perhaps need a basement due to the slope?
Thank you very much in advance for your opinions.
Best regards, Dennis
my fiancée (27) and I (30) have decided to start a new construction project next year. Completion and moving in is planned for 2019. Currently, we are thinking about the best way to approach the whole process.
A few details…
- After our initial meeting with the house bank, a total budget of around 420,000€ (including our equity) is feasible for us.
- A plot of land measuring 750 m² (8,073 sq ft) is currently reserved and would cost us 83,100€ (including notary and land transfer tax).
- The plot has a slight slope with about 2 m (6.5 ft) drop over 30 m (98 ft) length.
That’s the rough outline of our project so far. At the moment, we are considering whether to build a timber frame or solid construction, whether to work with an architect or a general contractor (GC)... (the classic questions). Our current preference is a solid house, which we want to realize with a local architect and building companies. Possibly also a GC who has architects on staff. We have heard several times that there are many advantages to working with a company that offers a complete package. (?)
Now, we want to figure out how much house we can afford with the estimated budget of 420,000€. Our wish is a single-family house, one and a half stories, gable roof with a dormer, around 160 m² (1,722 sq ft), without a basement, with a large double garage that also offers storage space for bicycles, a small workshop, etc.
I would roughly allocate another 20,000€ for the garage and 25,000€ for the driveway and garden landscaping. This would leave about 291,900€ for the house itself.
I have read in many posts here about costs given in €/m². It is often recommended to calculate with an amount between 1,800€ and 2,000€ /m² for a “standard” finish. If I divide our remaining budget by the desired 160 m², I get a little over 1,800€, so we would be at the lower end. I understand that this is just a rough guideline, but what exactly is this estimate based on? Does it include interior fittings, kitchen, heating, etc.? Foundation slab? Terrace? Additional building costs?
Since we really like the building plot and its location, we are fairly fixed on that. Our main concern now is to find out whether our budget matches our plans. What do you think, is 160 m² achievable? Do we perhaps need a basement due to the slope?
Thank you very much in advance for your opinions.
Best regards, Dennis
toxicmolotow schrieb:
Come on, a double garage as a precast reinforced concrete garage, 6x6m (20x20 ft) with 2 sectional doors could definitely work. It’s simply a standard option with a touch of style.Okay. A precast part with a pad foundation is available with minimal extras for 20,000€.
Every time someone mentions a double garage, I personally think of brickwork with facing bricks.
The additional construction costs largely depend on what is already included by the general contractor (if you are building with one). In our case, all the earthworks and an 80cm (31.5 inches) soil fill were already covered, while others might have to pay for these separately. Our total additional construction costs are well below 20,000 euros. However, we spent a lot during the selection process, as the items with extra charges tend to be the most appealing. On top of the approximately 1,800 euros per square meter, there are still painting, flooring, the kitchen, and, of course, all the work around the house.
Best regards
Sabine
Best regards
Sabine
Zaba12 schrieb:
Ok. A Zapf prefabricated element with a pad foundation is available with minimal extras for 20,000 euros.
Every time someone mentions a double garage, I personally think of one made of brick with facing bricks. We now have two quotes for a strip foundation for a 3m (10 feet) wide garage. One is 5,500 euros and the other 6,000 euros—I had actually expected it to be a bit cheaper. If I add that to our garage price (Zapf), I’m already at around 18,000 euros, and that’s not even for a double garage.
Best regards
Sabine
Sabine, these quotes are outrageously overpriced, almost like an attempt to rip you off. A complete garage in front of the house, including the foundation, cost me 7,000. It measures six by three meters (20 by 10 feet), with a swinging door plus a back door, without electrical work—I had someone who did that cheaper for me. The foundation for a 6 x 3 meter (20 x 10 feet) garage consists of two small trenches where you place concrete blocks and pour concrete over them. The truck driver can then set the garage on top. The price was 800, nothing more. Karsten
Nordlys schrieb:
Sabine, these offers are outrageously overpriced, almost like an attempt to rip us off. Well, what can you do? Next week, we will request quotes from two other companies and see what comes of it.
Best regards
Sabine
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