ᐅ Which prefabricated house provider offers the best prices and experience?
Created on: 17 Oct 2019 08:49
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saralina87
Hello,
we unexpectedly have the opportunity to purchase a plot of land. Since it comes from family, the price would be a real bargain for us, around 200 euros per square meter (about 19 USD per square yard) (Bavaria - Baden-Württemberg border area).
Unfortunately, the plot is not perfectly shaped; it is 13 m (42.7 ft) wide and 23 m (75.5 ft) long, so roughly 300 square meters (3,229 square feet) in size.
This weekend, we visited a large model home park and checked out various builders.
We were especially impressed by Baufritz, Weberhaus, Schwabenhaus, and Gussek Haus.
I wanted to ask for your experiences with these companies—maybe also regarding costs?
Our budget is about 450,000 euros (around 478,000 USD), minus the land cost leaves us with 390,000 euros (about 414,000 USD) for the house and additional building costs (the plot is already serviced). Our idea for the house is about 130 to 140 square meters (1,400 to 1,507 square feet) of living space, with a footprint approximately 7 m (23 ft) by 12 m (39 ft). We plan to do the landscaping ourselves; a garage is not planned for now, and we also do not want a basement.
I would really appreciate any suggestions!
PS: No, we do not want to buy and renovate an existing property. On the one hand, there are hardly any available here, and on the other hand, it is outrageously expensive when something does appear (recent example: semi-detached house, built in 1969, no (!) renovation measures since construction except for windows replaced in 2012, mold in all rooms, 400 square meters (4,306 square feet) of land, not in a city but in a village, sold by bidding for 380,000 euros (about 404,000 USD)).
we unexpectedly have the opportunity to purchase a plot of land. Since it comes from family, the price would be a real bargain for us, around 200 euros per square meter (about 19 USD per square yard) (Bavaria - Baden-Württemberg border area).
Unfortunately, the plot is not perfectly shaped; it is 13 m (42.7 ft) wide and 23 m (75.5 ft) long, so roughly 300 square meters (3,229 square feet) in size.
This weekend, we visited a large model home park and checked out various builders.
We were especially impressed by Baufritz, Weberhaus, Schwabenhaus, and Gussek Haus.
I wanted to ask for your experiences with these companies—maybe also regarding costs?
Our budget is about 450,000 euros (around 478,000 USD), minus the land cost leaves us with 390,000 euros (about 414,000 USD) for the house and additional building costs (the plot is already serviced). Our idea for the house is about 130 to 140 square meters (1,400 to 1,507 square feet) of living space, with a footprint approximately 7 m (23 ft) by 12 m (39 ft). We plan to do the landscaping ourselves; a garage is not planned for now, and we also do not want a basement.
I would really appreciate any suggestions!
PS: No, we do not want to buy and renovate an existing property. On the one hand, there are hardly any available here, and on the other hand, it is outrageously expensive when something does appear (recent example: semi-detached house, built in 1969, no (!) renovation measures since construction except for windows replaced in 2012, mold in all rooms, 400 square meters (4,306 square feet) of land, not in a city but in a village, sold by bidding for 380,000 euros (about 404,000 USD)).
saralina87 schrieb:
We were actually thinking more of a terrace at the northeast corner, Wouldn't northwest be better then ... evening sun and all ... and as far as I know, a terrace also counts as something that is not simply allowed to be built within the 3m (10 feet) setback.
saralina87 schrieb:
Unfortunately, the neighbor does not want to sell (we had also considered buying and combining the back parts of both plots). But he also has grandchildren who want to build, just not yet—otherwise, a duplex would have been possible. That’s why he doesn’t want to give up even one meter, as it would make building on his already somewhat narrower plot even more difficult. Since the neighbor will likely face a similar challenge with building as you do now, how about considering a duplex? If both of you are open to the idea, you could visit the building authority together and ask whether it would be possible. If there is any resistance, your strongest argument would be the currently promoted policy of “infill development” or “densification.” The neighbor would probably need to subdivide his plot now, and you would need to temporarily insulate your house along the boundary line.
Regarding the costs for subdivision at the land registry on the neighbor’s side, I would consider covering them yourselves, as it could be a huge win for you. The only drawback is having no windows on one side, but in return, you would gain much more of your own plot—especially a roughly 6 m (20 ft) wide west-facing terrace plus the north garden. Alternatively, you could have a 4.5 m (15 ft) west terrace and a house 8.5 m (28 ft) wide instead of 7 m (23 ft), allowing for very different floor plans.
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saralina8718 Oct 2019 07:13To the northwest, we are completely surrounded by buildings, but to the northeast, it is still noticeably more open at the moment. Of course, you don’t have to build right up to the property boundary. For us, 4m by 3m (13 feet by 10 feet) is enough, and that should be noted.
I consider the idea that moisture is a problem in solid construction to be a myth, or maybe that was the case in the past when traditional mortar was used for masonry. The moisture actually comes into the house with the screed, which is always necessary. Our new build never had increased moisture after moving in; the indoor humidity never exceeded 50%. In our previous house (also newly built), after a few years, we had a leaking water pipe inside the wall (the pipe had come apart). Water then seeped into the masonry all the way down to the basement, and we only noticed it due to a damp spot on the exterior wall. It was easily repaired, the bricks were dried out, and everything was fine again. I don’t want to imagine how the walls of a prefabricated house would have looked if everything had been soaked with water.
You should calculate about four meters (13 feet) in depth for the terrace: 1 meter (3 feet) for the table, plus 1.5 meters (5 feet) on each side for the chairs. That’s why I would try to position the house as close to the street as possible. Here, we also have many small plots with single-family homes, some with only about 1.5 meters (5 feet) distance from the street or pavement.
Best regards,
Sabine
You should calculate about four meters (13 feet) in depth for the terrace: 1 meter (3 feet) for the table, plus 1.5 meters (5 feet) on each side for the chairs. That’s why I would try to position the house as close to the street as possible. Here, we also have many small plots with single-family homes, some with only about 1.5 meters (5 feet) distance from the street or pavement.
Best regards,
Sabine
Certainly an exciting project.
It would be interesting to know what height is permitted. From the screen, the neighboring buildings appear to have pitched roofs. How many stories do the others have?
A duplex would really be a great option here, but I’m quite pessimistic about persuading the neighbor to agree. Still, it’s worth a try.
It would be interesting to know what height is permitted. From the screen, the neighboring buildings appear to have pitched roofs. How many stories do the others have?
A duplex would really be a great option here, but I’m quite pessimistic about persuading the neighbor to agree. Still, it’s worth a try.
kaho674 schrieb:
It would be interesting to know what height is permitted. From the screen, the neighborhood seems to have gable roofs. How many stories do the other buildings have? §34, 2 full stories are allowed
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