ᐅ Any experiences with exterior landscaping in Poland?

Created on: 10 Aug 2017 15:03
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Changeling
Does anyone have experience or can even recommend a Polish company? The reputation for price and quality is reportedly very good, at least from what I’ve heard. Since we are already investing a lot of money into the house, at least the exterior works should be somewhat more affordable (yes, Poland has also become more expensive – but still much cheaper than Germany, as far as I know). Thanks to the building plot near Dresden, it’s not too far either.

Here’s what needs to be done:

~30m² (about 320 ft²) terrace (including approx. 3.5 x 4.5m (11.5 x 15 ft) roofed area)
~50m² (about 540 ft²) wooden carport (approx. 9 x 5.5m (30 x 18 ft), just under the threshold for building permit / planning permission)
~75m² (about 810 ft²) driveway/path paved
~40–100m (130–330 ft) fence with garden gate (1.6–1.8m (5.2–6 ft) chain link fence is sufficient)

Does anyone here have relevant experience? Even if it doesn’t fit exactly, feel free to share your projects and prices with your neighbors here so I can get a sense of the costs. Many thanks!

If it gets too expensive, part of the work could of course be done as DIY. But even then, the price for materials “over there” should be much lower, right?
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Acof1978
12 Apr 2021 13:50
We definitely want to have the terrace and fence installed by Polish companies for our new build. (Construction is not scheduled to start until at least May.) I am originally from Poland, so the language will not be an issue. From friends who have used Polish companies in this field (stairs, fence, terrace), I have only heard positive feedback. I would recommend finding a company near the border, such as in Slubice or Kostrzyn. That way, you can visit in person and possibly see the work firsthand before committing.
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Samantha1588
31 Jul 2021 08:29
Acof1978 schrieb:

We definitely want to have the terrace and the fence done by Polish companies for our new build. (Construction will not start before May at the earliest.) I am originally from Poland, so language won’t be an issue. Friends who have worked with Polish companies in this field (stairs, fences, terraces) have only had positive experiences. I would suggest looking for a company near the border, such as in Slubice or Kostrzyn. That way, you can visit the company in person and see their work live before making a commitment.

Can you recommend a company?
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Acof1978
31 Jul 2021 08:44
Samantha1588 schrieb:

Can you recommend a company?

No, since we are only starting construction in September 8-)
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BauFamily
2 Aug 2021 14:40
Does anyone have experience with Polish companies regarding whether they also undertake projects in NRW or RLP? If so, I would appreciate receiving their contact information.
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Acof1978
2 Aug 2021 15:53
BauFamily schrieb:

Does anyone have experience with Polish companies regarding whether they also take on projects in NRW or Rhineland-Palatinate? If so, I would appreciate receiving their contact information.

We are sourcing the interior and exterior doors from Poland (both of us are originally from Poland). In Szczecin, there is a specialist retailer called Labradoor. They also have a branch in Germany. This way, you receive an invoice in German with 19% instead of 23% VAT. There is also a very good bathroom supplier there. We are sourcing the bathroom from them as well. However, installation is carried out by a local German craftsman.
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Tassimat
2 Aug 2021 18:09
BauFamily schrieb:

Does anyone have experience with Polish companies regarding whether they also take on projects in NRW or RLP? If so, I would appreciate receiving the contact information.

That calls for the portal with the hammer. You can find these tradespeople there as well in NRW.