ᐅ Single-Family Home – New Construction Project from Day One – And the Planning Begins
Created on: 7 Feb 2020 22:54
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Hello dear community,
For the past few weeks, I have been following this forum and have already gathered some valuable tips for our own planning.
I would like to use this thread to keep you updated from the very first day of planning until moving in. I hope to receive some valuable advice from the community and that this thread can also serve as a guide for other first-time homebuilders.
Now, a bit about our building project:
As mentioned, we are still quite early in the process...
It all started, as it probably does for most, with requesting a catalog from a prefabricated house company. In our case, it was FingerHaus around mid-December.
This was followed by a phone call with a sales representative from the mentioned company and arranging a first consultation. This appointment is scheduled for Sunday, 09.02.2020.
Since then, we have been intensively working on budget planning, possible floor plans and building plots, as well as ideal typical living space layouts.
So far, we have not purchased a plot yet. However, we are in contact with a municipality that is currently planning an expansion of a new residential area. Fortunately, this allowed us to help decide the size, location, and shape of our future plot. Our desired plot is reserved for us.
Key details of our planned single-family home:
– Location: Southwestphalia, Siegen-Wittgenstein district
– Living area: 179 sqm (1,925 sq ft)
– Concrete slab foundation
– Gable roof
– 1.5 stories with gable roof
– Single garage with extended length for tools/storage room
Our budget:
– Plot including property transfer tax: 70,000 EUR
– Construction costs: 470,000 EUR
– Additional construction costs including earthworks: 70,000 EUR
Our schedule:
– By May 2021: Selection of the construction company
– By July 2021: Contract signing, building permit / planning permission application
– By July 2023: Completion of construction work
– By October 2023: Completion of owner-performed work (painting and flooring) and move-in
We understand that the start of construction depends on the delivery time of the prefab house company, which can vary between 6 and 24 months.
We have now selected 8 different companies with whom we want to conduct initial meetings:
– FingerHaus
– Hanse Haus
– SchwörerHaus
– Bien-Zenker
– Schäfer Haus (contact via family)
– Büdenbender Haus
– WeberHaus
– a local developer
After these initial talks, we want to proceed with more detailed discussions with 4 of these providers.
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What should we pay attention to during the initial meetings? What is particularly important? Should we disclose our budget to the sales representatives?
For the past few weeks, I have been following this forum and have already gathered some valuable tips for our own planning.
I would like to use this thread to keep you updated from the very first day of planning until moving in. I hope to receive some valuable advice from the community and that this thread can also serve as a guide for other first-time homebuilders.
Now, a bit about our building project:
As mentioned, we are still quite early in the process...
It all started, as it probably does for most, with requesting a catalog from a prefabricated house company. In our case, it was FingerHaus around mid-December.
This was followed by a phone call with a sales representative from the mentioned company and arranging a first consultation. This appointment is scheduled for Sunday, 09.02.2020.
Since then, we have been intensively working on budget planning, possible floor plans and building plots, as well as ideal typical living space layouts.
So far, we have not purchased a plot yet. However, we are in contact with a municipality that is currently planning an expansion of a new residential area. Fortunately, this allowed us to help decide the size, location, and shape of our future plot. Our desired plot is reserved for us.
Key details of our planned single-family home:
– Location: Southwestphalia, Siegen-Wittgenstein district
– Living area: 179 sqm (1,925 sq ft)
– Concrete slab foundation
– Gable roof
– 1.5 stories with gable roof
– Single garage with extended length for tools/storage room
Our budget:
– Plot including property transfer tax: 70,000 EUR
– Construction costs: 470,000 EUR
– Additional construction costs including earthworks: 70,000 EUR
Our schedule:
– By May 2021: Selection of the construction company
– By July 2021: Contract signing, building permit / planning permission application
– By July 2023: Completion of construction work
– By October 2023: Completion of owner-performed work (painting and flooring) and move-in
We understand that the start of construction depends on the delivery time of the prefab house company, which can vary between 6 and 24 months.
We have now selected 8 different companies with whom we want to conduct initial meetings:
– FingerHaus
– Hanse Haus
– SchwörerHaus
– Bien-Zenker
– Schäfer Haus (contact via family)
– Büdenbender Haus
– WeberHaus
– a local developer
After these initial talks, we want to proceed with more detailed discussions with 4 of these providers.
–––––––––––––––––––
What should we pay attention to during the initial meetings? What is particularly important? Should we disclose our budget to the sales representatives?
Pinky0301 schrieb:
Isn’t there supposed to be a gable roof on top? Where is the 2m (6 ft 7 in) line?Maybe two full stories?
Please provide a dimension. Is one square 20cm (8 inches)? Otherwise, it’s hard to interpret.
Overall, I like the floor plan, but depending on whether one square is 20cm (8 inches), some areas look quite tight, especially considering that 180m² (1,938 sq ft) is not exactly small.
Is there an attic?
Depending on your choice of fittings, the "little place" won’t be cheap, but 470k is still a significant amount. Especially since with land prices around 70,000 euros, it doesn’t seem to be the most expensive area in Germany.
Yes, it will unfortunately be quite tight.
I actually like the floor plan overall, except for the kitchen. I wonder where the coffee machine and other appliances will fit. But well, it’s just a draft.
It gets tight when you give the staircase a standard width and adjust some cabinets from 40cm (16 inches) to 50cm (20 inches) or 60cm (24 inches). Also, cabinets don’t usually sit directly against the wall.
There is indeed a bottleneck around the bed in the bedroom. The bed is typically considered to be 220cm (87 inches) long. Having the bedroom serve as a passage room is inconsiderate and should be avoided.
The south side for the bedroom will be uncomfortable with these windows (speaking from experience with only half as much window area, provided there are window sills).
The children’s rooms, on the other hand, won’t get much sunlight in winter.
I find the walk-in closet claustrophobic, as there isn’t even space for a chair or sports bag. The amount of cabinet space is also not generous.
Built-in cabinets under the stairs feel cramped.
50cm (20 inches) width for the toilet and shower bathrooms… 70cm (28 inches) is already quite narrow.
If you use the washbasins in the bathrooms, you cast shadows on yourself.
But otherwise, it’s great.
I actually like the floor plan overall, except for the kitchen. I wonder where the coffee machine and other appliances will fit. But well, it’s just a draft.
It gets tight when you give the staircase a standard width and adjust some cabinets from 40cm (16 inches) to 50cm (20 inches) or 60cm (24 inches). Also, cabinets don’t usually sit directly against the wall.
There is indeed a bottleneck around the bed in the bedroom. The bed is typically considered to be 220cm (87 inches) long. Having the bedroom serve as a passage room is inconsiderate and should be avoided.
The south side for the bedroom will be uncomfortable with these windows (speaking from experience with only half as much window area, provided there are window sills).
The children’s rooms, on the other hand, won’t get much sunlight in winter.
I find the walk-in closet claustrophobic, as there isn’t even space for a chair or sports bag. The amount of cabinet space is also not generous.
Built-in cabinets under the stairs feel cramped.
50cm (20 inches) width for the toilet and shower bathrooms… 70cm (28 inches) is already quite narrow.
If you use the washbasins in the bathrooms, you cast shadows on yourself.
But otherwise, it’s great.
ypg schrieb:
Built-in cupboards under the stairs feel confining.Depending on the design, they don’t necessarily do so. Otherwise, I agree.
Müllerin schrieb:
Depending on the design, they may not do that.
Otherwise, I agree.I mean this in comparison to an open staircase. With a cupboard and closed off, there is a high likelihood it will be perceived as bulky.
haydee schrieb:
Take a look at the bedroom. Without exact measurements it’s difficult. Based on the grid, you have 60cm (24 inches) between the foot of the bed and the wall, even less to the side. If the bed doesn’t have a frame, that’s somewhat manageable.
Closets are almost only 40cm (16 inches) deep. Could be enough, but doesn’t have to be.
I would miss a closet in the living room. Adjust it yourself. Everyone has something personal: books, shoe collection, piano. That’s true about needing a closet in the living room. We will probably have to add a wall somewhere to place one. Thanks for the tip!
Pinky0301 schrieb:
Isn’t a gable roof planned for this? Where is the 2m (6 ft 7 in) height line? The floor plans come from a two-story house with a gable roof (knee wall height 247cm (8 ft 1 in), roof pitch 21°). Something like that will likely be our final design too. I don’t think we can avoid it.
The original exterior dimensions are 12.58m x 8.83m (41 ft 3 in x 29 ft). That results in a living area of
190sqm (2,045 sq ft).
face26 schrieb:
Maybe two full stories?
Please provide a measurement. Is one grid square 20cm (8 inches)? Otherwise, it’s hard to orient.
Overall, I like the floor plan, but depending on whether a square is 20cm, some areas might be quite tight, especially considering 180sqm (1,938 sq ft) is not exactly small.
Is there an attic?
Depending on your choices in finishes, the house might not be cheap, but 470k is quite reasonable. Considering land prices around 70,000 euros, it’s probably not the most expensive area in Germany. See above. Yes, I would say with the exterior dimensions in mind, one square should be around 20cm (8 inches).
The building plot is in a very rural area, not a metropolitan region, yes.
ypg schrieb:
Yes, unfortunately, a lot will be tight.
I do like the floor plan overall, except for the kitchen. I wonder where the coffee machine and other appliances will go. But well, it's just a draft.
It will become cramped if you give the staircase a standard width and increase some cabinets from 40cm (16 inches) to 50 or 60cm (20 to 24 inches). Also, cabinets don’t usually sit directly against the wall.
There’s indeed a tight spot around the bed in the bedroom. Beds are usually calculated at 220cm (87 inches) length. Having the bedroom as a passage room is inconsiderate and should be avoided.
The south-facing bedroom with those windows will feel uncomfortable (speaking from my own experience with only half that space, as long as there are window sills).
The kids’ rooms won’t get much sun in winter.
The walk-in closet feels cramped; there isn’t even space for a chair or gym bag. Closet space isn’t generous either.
Built-in closets under the staircase feel claustrophobic.
50cm (20 inches) for the toilet and shower… 70cm (28 inches) is already not much...
If you use the sinks in the bathrooms, you’ll cast shadows upon yourself.
But apart from that, it’s great. Those are many good points we hadn’t considered yet. We will discuss all of this tomorrow and see what ideas the Fingerhaus planner has.
But why is the bedroom a passage room? The children are supposed to have their own bathroom with shower...
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