I am honestly shocked right now. Our construction company just informed me that they want 21.4% more money due to price increases in the building industry. At the moment, I am still stunned and can’t think clearly.
Stephan— schrieb:
Here’s a bit of input from someone not building with a general contractor.
Offer from January to August 2021 for the shell of a single-family house, 171m2 (1840 sq ft)
minimum 1.8%, maximum 35% increase, average 12.6%. Steel, concrete, and wood are the major cost drivers.
Brandenburg, east of Berlin. Question:
You received an offer in January for the shell work including prices for steel, concrete, etc., right?
So why is it becoming more expensive now if you accepted the offer?
What exactly is included in the cost per square meter? Should I also count the square meters of the usable basement?
Kitchen, exterior landscaping in the service phase, complete additional construction costs such as structural engineering approval, civil engineering, etc.?
Kitchen, exterior landscaping in the service phase, complete additional construction costs such as structural engineering approval, civil engineering, etc.?
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danielohondo9 Sep 2021 13:52Regarding the price per square meter.
At the moment, a semi-detached house is being offered in our region (Westpfalz) by the developer. I have excluded additional costs and the land price. This results in 2300€ per square meter (approximately $250 per square foot). Without exterior landscaping, of course.
The property is still under construction.
We are currently just starting to look for a general contractor.
At the moment, a semi-detached house is being offered in our region (Westpfalz) by the developer. I have excluded additional costs and the land price. This results in 2300€ per square meter (approximately $250 per square foot). Without exterior landscaping, of course.
The property is still under construction.
We are currently just starting to look for a general contractor.
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HausTmMike9 Sep 2021 14:05Does a chimney actually count as ancillary building costs, or is it included in the price per square meter?
A masonry stove costing 15,000 to 20,000 euro can make a significant difference.
A masonry stove costing 15,000 to 20,000 euro can make a significant difference.
HausTmMike schrieb:
Does a chimney count as additional construction costs, or is it included in the price per square meter?
A masonry stove costing 15,000–20,000 (approx.) can make a big difference. These are exactly the kinds of questions about what is included and how to compare costs.
The following items are included in our case:
- Electric roller shutters
- 10 m3 (350 ft3) rainwater cistern
- Photovoltaic system (13.29 kWp)
- Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery
- Increased structural height of 3.00 m (9 ft 10 in)
- Chimney including flue
- Windows with double-sided coating
- Etc.
There are so many components that can be added or excluded. That makes a meaningful comparison difficult because prices would need to be standardized.
HausTmMike schrieb:
Is a chimney usually considered an additional construction cost, or is it included in the cost per square meter?Additional costs are expenses incurred alongside the main construction. A chimney is built as part of the house. So, to answer your question: Yes, it is naturally included in the construction costs, just like a luxury bathroom or KNX system.