ᐅ Which prefabricated house company offers the selection of finishes and materials before purchase?
Created on: 10 Nov 2019 10:10
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Pinkiponk
Hello,
I am new here and ask for your understanding if my question seems basic. I have already tried to find an answer in your previous posts but was not successful.
Now to my question:
Apparently, there are prefab house companies that offer the selection of finishes BEFORE signing the purchase contract. Does anyone here know of such a company? This would be a good reason for me to choose that prefab house company, as it would help me better estimate the costs for the new house.
Thanks in advance for your time and best regards, Pinkiponk
I am new here and ask for your understanding if my question seems basic. I have already tried to find an answer in your previous posts but was not successful.
Now to my question:
Apparently, there are prefab house companies that offer the selection of finishes BEFORE signing the purchase contract. Does anyone here know of such a company? This would be a good reason for me to choose that prefab house company, as it would help me better estimate the costs for the new house.
Thanks in advance for your time and best regards, Pinkiponk
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Pinkiponk10 Nov 2019 21:19Mount.Marouni schrieb:
Hey. We were able to take a factory tour at Luxhaus and also visit their sample exhibition. There, they showed us what is included as standard and how much extra various options cost. Yes, Luxhaus is definitely a premium provider, and I only wanted to consider them if there was no other option.
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Pinkiponk10 Nov 2019 21:2111ant schrieb:
The sample selection is meant for choosing the exact materials, like color or finish, not the price category itself. The construction specification already provides enough information about that, and you can check with the specialist dealer whether the materials in price category xy are already high quality.
The trend toward prenatal diagnostics seems to have reached homebuilding as well ;-( "Prenatal diagnostics" – I like that, such a great term for it. That’s going to make me chuckle for a long time.
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Pinkiponk10 Nov 2019 21:24haydee schrieb:
A general contractor (GU) does not mean solid construction.
With prefab houses, mistakes mostly happen during assembly. You don’t see the rest hidden inside the panels. For the interior work, it’s advisable to be on-site every day, not just every few weeks with the expert. Even without technical knowledge, you can notice errors. If something seems off—for example, water dripping through the roof or sockets not installed as specified—tradespeople also think along and might suggest improvements.
For example, we had the cheapest door intercoms, which are simply unnecessary here. The electrician said he had those too, but they break when kids drop the handset.Could you please explain what you mean by "a GU does not mean solid construction" and name a general contractor in Saxony, as far as you know? I always assumed that a GU is synonymous with solid house building.
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Pinkiponk10 Nov 2019 21:28Zaba12 schrieb:
We see your reasons for choosing a prefabricated house here about every two weeks. Again and again. As long as you don’t choose a modular prefab house provider like Dennert, what you describe as an advantage is consistently incorrect. Because the interior finishing—and I’m not just talking about wallpapering—takes place on site with 5 to 10 different trades involved. So the potential for errors does not differ at all from traditional masonry construction. On the contrary, in my opinion, it’s even more difficult to respond to planning mistakes. Thanks for the information. I’ll look up “modular prefab house providers.” So far, my husband and I haven’t signed any contract yet. Thanks again.
General contractors (GC) are responsible for delivering everything from a single source. Informally, this is called a “one-stop shop.”
This can be a large prefab manufacturer specializing in timber frame construction, a small carpentry business, or a masonry builder from the nearby area. There are large masonry general contractors as well. There are also large prefab builders that focus on shell construction.
Town & Country, known for its popular Flair model, is a masonry builder. They also offer turnkey construction.
I can name some small general contractors here, but not in Saxony.
Be careful with the term turnkey. It doesn’t necessarily mean the moving truck will pull up immediately.
This can be a large prefab manufacturer specializing in timber frame construction, a small carpentry business, or a masonry builder from the nearby area. There are large masonry general contractors as well. There are also large prefab builders that focus on shell construction.
Town & Country, known for its popular Flair model, is a masonry builder. They also offer turnkey construction.
I can name some small general contractors here, but not in Saxony.
Be careful with the term turnkey. It doesn’t necessarily mean the moving truck will pull up immediately.
Pinkiponk schrieb:
Regarding paragraph 1: That’s true, which is why I would try to have it included in the contract. It’s worth a try... But contracts from major companies are thoroughly reviewed during their drafting. Any change can create vulnerabilities for the construction company.
Pinkiponk schrieb:
I want proper work if I’m paying a proper price. Who wouldn’t? You’re not in an exceptional position here.
Pinkiponk schrieb:
I have to do my job well and with dedication too. And do you let your company’s clients supervise you? Or do your company’s clients carry out inspections?
Pinkiponk schrieb:
And I don’t understand why so much still goes wrong in house (and apartment) building, considering how long humanity has been building houses. Because building a house is more complex than sealing an envelope. Many trades have to be coordinated, whether it’s solid construction or prefabricated building. There’s no difference there.