ᐅ Advantages and Disadvantages of Large vs. Small Prefabricated and Timber Home Builders?
Created on: 24 Feb 2021 15:05
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First post, so hello everyone.
My partner and I want to build a house. We are at the very beginning and are currently researching the many different aspects that come up in this undertaking.
One of these aspects is, of course, how and with whom to build. In timber frame construction, there are many providers. Large, well-known companies like Schwörerhaus, Weberhaus, and others, but also many smaller, often family-run, locally operating businesses. What are the advantages and disadvantages of these two categories? Which would you generally recommend? Or is it not really possible to say in general?
My partner and I want to build a house. We are at the very beginning and are currently researching the many different aspects that come up in this undertaking.
One of these aspects is, of course, how and with whom to build. In timber frame construction, there are many providers. Large, well-known companies like Schwörerhaus, Weberhaus, and others, but also many smaller, often family-run, locally operating businesses. What are the advantages and disadvantages of these two categories? Which would you generally recommend? Or is it not really possible to say in general?
Many small jobs with craftsmen around the church tower. The advantage is that if you need something later, the same craftsmen who did the original work will come.
No language barrier
The craftsmen rely on their good reputation
The craftsmen know each other. You also get this advantage with some larger companies that work with their own craftsmen.
No language barrier
The craftsmen rely on their good reputation
The craftsmen know each other. You also get this advantage with some larger companies that work with their own craftsmen.
HansDampf1311 schrieb:
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hesselberg_0126 Feb 2021 17:29It’s best to choose a small builder. As others have mentioned, small builders have a reputation to protect. If with a large builder 1 out of 100 houses built each year has issues, there are still 99 customers satisfied. But if a small builder has 1 out of 5 houses with problems annually, only 4 customers remain who can speak positively. That one negative review carries much more weight, so the builder will do everything to prevent problems from occurring.
However, it’s important to acknowledge that there are still some bad apples among small builders. Therefore, walk around new development areas with open eyes and ears and collect as many reviews and experiences as possible.
However, it’s important to acknowledge that there are still some bad apples among small builders. Therefore, walk around new development areas with open eyes and ears and collect as many reviews and experiences as possible.
hesselberg_01 schrieb:
If a large builder has 1 out of 100 houses per year turning out badly, there are still 99 satisfied customers. If a small builder has 1 out of 5 houses per year go wrong, only 4 remain who can speak positively about them. This means the one bad opinion carries much more weight, and the builder will do everything possible to prevent that from happening. Small builders don’t have legal departments to issue cease-and-desist letters; they have to protect their reputation solely through quality work.
hesselberg_01 schrieb:
Of course, it must also be said that there are still bad actors among small builders. Yes, it’s important to distinguish between the “small” and the “too small”: ownerrun companies are recommended, whereas companies consisting only of the owner (shell general contractors) that assemble a subcontractor team like house building is a casual game are not recommended. A good general contractor, for example, is a builder with their own masons and concrete workers, who cooperates with a regular carpenter and consistently hires the same plumbers, tilers, and electricians. Architects can also be good general contractors—but not butchers who boldly try to break in as career changers.
hesselberg_01 schrieb:
That’s why it’s best to walk through new development areas with open eyes and ears and collect feedback. Yes, that is probably the best method for beginners, who are usually laypeople, to achieve respectable success.
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hampshire27 Feb 2021 09:59We had our construction coordinated by Schwirten and Klein, a carpentry company based in Gummersbach, and contracts were awarded individually. Most of the other tradespeople came from Schwirten & Klein’s network. The entire process was excellent, with constant personal availability, and the site was kept impeccably clean at all times. It hardly could have gone better. This is in stark contrast to our previous experience with a developer, which involved several dishonest issues during the construction of our previous home. I can definitely recommend a local carpenter who is skilled in full turnkey construction. Make sure there is mutual trust and good rapport, but that goes without saying.
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HansDampf13111 Mar 2021 09:46Thank you very much for the responses. They largely confirm my own reasoning. Larger companies certainly have their advantages, and I will definitely request quotes from Schwörerhaus and others, but I think I am leaning more toward a smaller company that is also more specialized in custom builds.