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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DaSch17
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?
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Sparfuchs773 Mar 2020 10:51The staircase looks very short for a straight staircase. Would you like to add some measurements?
The parking space is somewhat too small.
I think adding a door from the bicycle room (good idea) to the trash bins area would be beneficial. This way, bikes can be moved in and out without scratching the car.
The passage between the garage and utility room might be drafty.
The staircase seems a bit short.
There are simply some measurements missing.
I think adding a door from the bicycle room (good idea) to the trash bins area would be beneficial. This way, bikes can be moved in and out without scratching the car.
The passage between the garage and utility room might be drafty.
The staircase seems a bit short.
There are simply some measurements missing.
Sparfuchs_ schrieb:
The staircase looks very short; it shows a straight staircase. Would you like to add some dimensions? I drew the staircase "by guesswork." The floor plan software (for some reason) unfortunately did not have a straight staircase option... There is still space to extend the staircase forwards or backwards.
I will add the dimensions and square meters tonight and upload the updated plan.
One grid square corresponds to 20 cm (8 inches).
By the way, the bike cellar will have a separate entrance, which I forgot to include in the drawing.
haydee schrieb:
The parking space is a bit too small I know. The car isn’t supposed to be completely hidden behind the garage wall; it’s basically just meant to be parked there. There is still a driveway in front of the garage. I’ll try to create and upload a site plan during the week.
haydee schrieb:
I would add a door from the bicycle storage room (good idea) to the trash bins. That way the bikes can be moved in and out without scratching the car. Yes, that is planned. I just forgot to include it in the drawing.
haydee schrieb:
The passage between the garage and utility room might be drafty. Yes, we share that concern. So far, we haven’t come up with a better solution. Possibly, the garage would need to be attached directly to the house to have an internal connection between the garage and the house.
Aesthetically, that wouldn’t look great. I think it would end up quite bulky... It’s already pretty large as it is. Right now, the exterior design is causing us more headaches than the floor plans...
haydee schrieb:
The staircase looks a bit short.
It’s just missing dimensions See above.
DaSch17 schrieb:
here is a small update.Update on what? - under which post number is the previous version, and where does the staircase lead?https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
11ant schrieb:
Update on what? - under which post number is the previous version, and where does the staircase lead to?See post #36. The staircase leads to the upper floor...
I will provide the floor plan for the upper floor during the week. It is not quite finished yet.
Attached is the revised ground floor plan (larger staircase and bike storage with external door) including dimensions (interior measurements):
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