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?
@11ant Yes, I think I’ve already mentioned the general contractor (GC) briefly somewhere.
For us, the chemistry and gut feeling just fit with him. We simply trust the company.
With all the others, we have uncovered one or another little trick or small lie – even though none of them have completely lied to or cheated us. However, that always leaves a certain unpleasant impression.
For us, the chemistry and gut feeling just fit with him. We simply trust the company.
With all the others, we have uncovered one or another little trick or small lie – even though none of them have completely lied to or cheated us. However, that always leaves a certain unpleasant impression.
DaSch17 schrieb:
@11ant Yes, I think I briefly mentioned the general contractor somewhere before.I meant if you would be willing to share the name without a link.https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
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Hello everyone,
here comes a brief update.
Since we have now decided on a general contractor, we are moving forward with the detailed planning. The final details of the floor plan are being finalized, and the electrical installation is being planned in parallel.
We have also submitted our current planning status to the local building authority for preliminary coordination.
Furthermore, we have already requested individual quotes for the following trades:
- Fireplace construction,
- Plastering and painting work,
- Photovoltaic system and battery storage,
- Carpentry work (parquet flooring and interior doors),
- Kitchen installation, as well as
- Bathroom fixtures and sanitary objects
and have arranged corresponding planning and consultation meetings.
The schedule foresees receiving the written reservation confirmation from the municipality by the end of October, followed immediately by commissioning the soil survey and site survey.
Attached is our current cost breakdown:
The highlighted yellow items already include a fixed price guarantee. The remaining items are budget estimates.
Hello everyone,
here comes a brief update.
Since we have now decided on a general contractor, we are moving forward with the detailed planning. The final details of the floor plan are being finalized, and the electrical installation is being planned in parallel.
We have also submitted our current planning status to the local building authority for preliminary coordination.
Furthermore, we have already requested individual quotes for the following trades:
- Fireplace construction,
- Plastering and painting work,
- Photovoltaic system and battery storage,
- Carpentry work (parquet flooring and interior doors),
- Kitchen installation, as well as
- Bathroom fixtures and sanitary objects
and have arranged corresponding planning and consultation meetings.
The schedule foresees receiving the written reservation confirmation from the municipality by the end of October, followed immediately by commissioning the soil survey and site survey.
Attached is our current cost breakdown:
The highlighted yellow items already include a fixed price guarantee. The remaining items are budget estimates.
Some costs were significantly different for us compared to you, but it will probably even out in the end.
However, maybe it helps if I share the biggest differences.
Significantly more expensive for us:
- Temporary power/water supply: 5,000 (1,100) instead of 1,000 (220)
- Utility connections: 11,000 (2,400) instead of 6,000 (1,300)
- Furniture/lighting: 6,000 (1,300) instead of 2,000 (440), even though we had already furnished a house before
- Landscaping: 50,000 (11,000) instead of 25,000 (5,500)
On the other hand, significantly cheaper for us:
- Earthworks: 20,000 (4,400) for a house with a basement instead of 40,000 (8,800)
Why did you budget so much there? Are there regional differences?
- Kitchen was 10,000 (2,200) for us, but of course, kitchen preferences vary widely
However, maybe it helps if I share the biggest differences.
Significantly more expensive for us:
- Temporary power/water supply: 5,000 (1,100) instead of 1,000 (220)
- Utility connections: 11,000 (2,400) instead of 6,000 (1,300)
- Furniture/lighting: 6,000 (1,300) instead of 2,000 (440), even though we had already furnished a house before
- Landscaping: 50,000 (11,000) instead of 25,000 (5,500)
On the other hand, significantly cheaper for us:
- Earthworks: 20,000 (4,400) for a house with a basement instead of 40,000 (8,800)
Why did you budget so much there? Are there regional differences?
- Kitchen was 10,000 (2,200) for us, but of course, kitchen preferences vary widely
