ᐅ Request for Quotes: Tips for Hiring a Local General Contractor?
Created on: 8 Jul 2020 10:28
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Hello dear forum,
We are planning to build and have already received individual quotes from local general contractors (GCs) as well as from prefabricated house manufacturers, in order to compare options.
My partner prefers solid construction, while I personally lean towards wood because of environmental reasons, but I can also very well imagine solid construction. Our joint preference, however, is more towards a local GC rather than a prefab manufacturer.
So far, all quotes from local GCs, whether solid or wood construction, have clearly exceeded those from prefab house providers. However, I have often read that local GCs are at least on par price-wise.
Do you have any tips on how to find local GCs whose prices are closer to those of prefab house manufacturers? Or should I basically forget about that? In terms of scope of work, we have naturally compared like with like.
PS: We want to build in the Main Kinzig district, close to the Fulda district.
We are planning to build and have already received individual quotes from local general contractors (GCs) as well as from prefabricated house manufacturers, in order to compare options.
My partner prefers solid construction, while I personally lean towards wood because of environmental reasons, but I can also very well imagine solid construction. Our joint preference, however, is more towards a local GC rather than a prefab manufacturer.
So far, all quotes from local GCs, whether solid or wood construction, have clearly exceeded those from prefab house providers. However, I have often read that local GCs are at least on par price-wise.
Do you have any tips on how to find local GCs whose prices are closer to those of prefab house manufacturers? Or should I basically forget about that? In terms of scope of work, we have naturally compared like with like.
PS: We want to build in the Main Kinzig district, close to the Fulda district.
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HilfeHilfe8 Jul 2020 17:39If you really want to go there regionally, submit an offer and talk: we want to work with you, we'll get there, blah blah
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pagoni20208 Jul 2020 18:11Thirteen schrieb:
If you compare just the shell with heating, electrical installation, and screed, there are significant price differences.
Regional general contractors (GCs) charge prices that are about 20,000 to 30,000 euros more for the basic structure of the house.
Another question: How can a layperson make a sensible comparison? It’s actually the other way around. Prefabricated house builders tend to offer you a minimal finish, but customizing it will end up costing more than the GC’s quote.
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pagoni20208 Jul 2020 18:25Thirteen schrieb:
since we are building with a basement and this will be outsourced.Why does he already know that without knowing who/how the house is being built?HilfeHilfe schrieb:
If you really want to go locally, just go there, present your offer and say: we want to work with you, then we’ll get there, blah blah.Finally, I know how building works; great idea and above all so simple. Thank you.H
HilfeHilfe8 Jul 2020 23:23pagoni2020 schrieb:
How does he already know that without knowing who/how is building the house?
Finally, I know how to build; great idea and above all so simple. Thanks.Cheers