ᐅ Prefabricated House Expert – A Worthwhile Investment or a Waste of Money?
Created on: 25 Sep 2019 11:29
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Hitokiri-666
Hello everyone,
Is it worth hiring a prefab house expert?
We are still at the very beginning of our home building plans. If we’re lucky and secure a plot in our town, we want to build a single-family house (about 140–160 square meters (1506–1722 square feet) of living space, with a basement) on it if possible.
We have already decided that we want to build a prefab house.
Last weekend, we had two consultation appointments at the Poing building center. A certain Tobias Beuler, who presents himself as an expert on prefab houses and writes many different contributions on the subject, offers his services for contract negotiation, construction supervision, supplier selection, etc. (for a fee, of course).
Has anyone had experience with this gentleman, positive or negative? Does it make sense for a layperson to have such an expert at their side, or is it unnecessary wasted money, considering that over time you can acquire the expert knowledge yourself?
Thanks in advance!
Is it worth hiring a prefab house expert?
We are still at the very beginning of our home building plans. If we’re lucky and secure a plot in our town, we want to build a single-family house (about 140–160 square meters (1506–1722 square feet) of living space, with a basement) on it if possible.
We have already decided that we want to build a prefab house.
Last weekend, we had two consultation appointments at the Poing building center. A certain Tobias Beuler, who presents himself as an expert on prefab houses and writes many different contributions on the subject, offers his services for contract negotiation, construction supervision, supplier selection, etc. (for a fee, of course).
Has anyone had experience with this gentleman, positive or negative? Does it make sense for a layperson to have such an expert at their side, or is it unnecessary wasted money, considering that over time you can acquire the expert knowledge yourself?
Thanks in advance!
So you didn’t mean “hoping that a developer will be active in this construction area,” but rather “prefer to buy a plot from a developer there instead of a regular plot” (?)
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Hitokiri-666 schrieb:
The general opinion is:
- Prefabricated houses are no good and are more expensive than traditional solid construction houses anyway
- The people in model home centers are all liars and fraudsters, in other words salespeople who only want my best... my money.
- I then need a court-certified expert or construction supervisor No one here has written any of that. (Except maybe someone who is on my ignore list)
Hitokiri-666 schrieb:
That’s why we definitely prefer a prefabricated house, since we don’t have to be constantly present on the construction site and ultimately can’t do much there. You should read up a bit more.
On the one hand, a construction manager can handle a lot for you, but basically you should be involved in your own house construction, whether it’s the three-month interior finishing phase or the installation period of a prefab house. You can do this after work or even with a child in your arms. You just have to step out of your comfort zone. Life is different anyway when you have your own house with a garden.
KingSong schrieb:
I just read through his blog and website in detail. He writes a lot of hot air,Before going to bed, I had some free time and also browsed Mr. Beuler’s website. And: yes, the guy did not reinvent the wheel. However – which may surprisingly some of my loyal readers here – I have to say: in the vast, wide “homebuilder give me your money” world, I have not yet seen anything comparable. Admittedly, those who prefer my writing style might find it boring. Still, there is no shortage of well-structured, factual information, and the overall combination of insight into the world of building and house selling on one hand and fee-based consulting services on the other seems commendably well put together. Such a site should ideally exist in an “ecumenical” way – meaning equally catering to both “prefabricated homes / modular homes” and “masonry / brick-and-mortar” enthusiasts. From my point of view and experience, the pros and cons of wood and stone (and prefabrication and on-site construction) roughly balance out on average, so both “sides” should be considered without bias – for individual prospective homeowners, this means not committing to one option too early (and thus unnecessarily narrowing their choices). Apart from the focus/restriction on “prefabricated homes,” this site, in my opinion, is pleasantly neutral and professionally designed. And: this “expert” (which is not a bad term just because I don’t particularly like it) does not present himself like many homebuilding gurus as an all-knowing authority.https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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Hitokiri-666 schrieb:
That’s not possible! I’m fully employed, and my wife takes care of our little 5-month-old son. Starting next July, my mother-in-law will look after him one day a week so my wife can slowly return to work. That’s why we prefer a prefab house, as we don’t have to be constantly present on the construction site and, in the end, can’t really influence what’s happening there. How could we? Neither of us are professionals, so how am I supposed to judge whether worker XY is doing a good job or not? If that’s not possible, then you have a problem or will likely face issues with your construction site. A prefab house is basically a shell without a foundation slab. It’s just the outer structure, so what is easier about that compared to a masonry house? The rest—around 60-70%—is usually built on site using conventional methods (except for some modular prefab houses).
Handle site inspections like everyone else does, that is, before and after work!
@Zaba12 is absolutely right, even with a prefab house, the interior finishing takes place on-site in real time.
I’m lucky (well, it was planned – location, location, location) that my new home is 800m (875 yards) as the crow flies from my workplace. And my employer has no problem if I take half an hour to “check in” sometimes. And that’s exactly what I did.
When you quietly slip in through the side door and find a group of tradespeople discussing something, and one who’s standing with his back to the door is suggesting not to tell the client... priceless! “She’s right behind you!”
There was always a case of beer or radler on my construction site, sometimes coffee, breakfast rolls, lunch… and as a thank you, the groundwork contractor even installed the mailbox!
If you can’t supervise the construction yourself at all (due to time or expertise), you need someone to do it for you. You have to find and pay this person yourself (important!!), so that they work for the client! This construction supervision is absolutely not money wasted – no matter what building method is used.
Still, it often meant “Could you come by? We want to discuss how this should look,” and that wasn’t about technical knowledge but more about where exactly something should go, and if it would be okay there, etc. “Look at this sample here, which glass should we use?”
If the woman is at home, great! Baby in her arms (as has already been mentioned) and off to the site! You have to get through the day somehow. People are happy to help a nice young family after all.
I’m lucky (well, it was planned – location, location, location) that my new home is 800m (875 yards) as the crow flies from my workplace. And my employer has no problem if I take half an hour to “check in” sometimes. And that’s exactly what I did.
When you quietly slip in through the side door and find a group of tradespeople discussing something, and one who’s standing with his back to the door is suggesting not to tell the client... priceless! “She’s right behind you!”
There was always a case of beer or radler on my construction site, sometimes coffee, breakfast rolls, lunch… and as a thank you, the groundwork contractor even installed the mailbox!
If you can’t supervise the construction yourself at all (due to time or expertise), you need someone to do it for you. You have to find and pay this person yourself (important!!), so that they work for the client! This construction supervision is absolutely not money wasted – no matter what building method is used.
Still, it often meant “Could you come by? We want to discuss how this should look,” and that wasn’t about technical knowledge but more about where exactly something should go, and if it would be okay there, etc. “Look at this sample here, which glass should we use?”
If the woman is at home, great! Baby in her arms (as has already been mentioned) and off to the site! You have to get through the day somehow. People are happy to help a nice young family after all.
Hitokiri-666 schrieb:
That’s simply not possible! I work full time, and my wife takes care of our little 5-month-old son. Starting next July, my mother-in-law will watch him one day a week so my wife can gradually return to work. That’s why we definitely prefer a prefabricated house, since we don’t have to be constantly present at the construction site and ultimately can’t do much there anyway. How else? Neither of us are professionals, so how could I judge whether worker X is doing his job well or not? I have to agree with the previous posters: a “prefabricated house” should more accurately be called a “supposedly almost completely delivered house.” It’s a shame when the little one is still so tiny that he can’t yet help grandpa bend the rebar for the fence posts. That might be a reason to consider waiting a little longer. Homeowners may be construction novices, but at the same time, they are the best experts when it comes to the wishes of those who are footing the bill.
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