ᐅ How are you dealing with the current construction situation?
Created on: 3 May 2022 16:44
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Hello everyone,
I’ve been quietly following along here for a while and wanted to check in with those who are about to start building or are still in the early stages of planning.
How do your friends and family react to your project? Do you get unsolicited “advice” to stop?
Do you find that your family talks about it all the time, or is it more a case of keeping calm and carrying on because there’s no turning back? Are you trying to calm yourselves with certain strategies, or are you already quite relaxed about it?
About us:
Our building project is nearing the end of the planning phase. The building permit / planning permission has been submitted, the loan is signed, and if everything goes according to plan, construction will start in late summer/autumn.
As a couple, we are actually pretty relaxed, but everyone around us is driving us crazy. We’re never quite sure how to react, which causes some frustration.
Tell us about your experiences.
I’ve been quietly following along here for a while and wanted to check in with those who are about to start building or are still in the early stages of planning.
How do your friends and family react to your project? Do you get unsolicited “advice” to stop?
Do you find that your family talks about it all the time, or is it more a case of keeping calm and carrying on because there’s no turning back? Are you trying to calm yourselves with certain strategies, or are you already quite relaxed about it?
About us:
Our building project is nearing the end of the planning phase. The building permit / planning permission has been submitted, the loan is signed, and if everything goes according to plan, construction will start in late summer/autumn.
As a couple, we are actually pretty relaxed, but everyone around us is driving us crazy. We’re never quite sure how to react, which causes some frustration.
Tell us about your experiences.
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Neubau20225 May 2022 13:25Rad_CKK schrieb:
Does supervision by the energy expert, who is also a building surveyor, count as this, or is the external construction supervisor considered differently?No, that is someone different. The external construction supervisor usually comes from an association such as a homeowners’ protection group or a building owners’ association. We have a couple (a female architect and a male civil engineer). Their package includes 13 on-site inspections plus documentation, as well as telephone consultations. You have to say that it definitely helps you sleep better at night. Also, you don’t run to the tradespeople without knowing what you’re doing, because you have these two as points of contact. Some things a layperson thinks are wrong can actually be perfectly correct. That’s why I can only recommend this kind of support. For us, their fee is €2,900 gross. I think it’s a bargain.
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WilderSueden5 May 2022 14:02kati1337 schrieb:
We are in the reassuring position of already having a financing agreement signed and also having the contractual framework for the construction in the mail, which we will soon sign. That’s why the sleepless nights have been limited in the last few days. Of course, a bit of remaining anxiety always stays.Wow, you were really fast. Are you now building the design with the huge corridors or something else?
cryptoki schrieb:
We haven’t been given any prices for months, and responses take months and only come after asking. Every construction company has its own local connections and therefore its own preference to work with a certain architect. What should we do...I’m not sure I fully understand: Have you found a contractor willing to proceed who just hasn’t finalized their price yet, or is the search still “pending”?EineEULE schrieb:
If you hire a building expert to accompany you, they will prioritize your interests first and foremost.But please as a reasonable pragmatist, not a perfectionist constantly nagging and causing conflicts between the homeowner and all parties involved.Neubau2022 schrieb:
Some things that a layperson might consider wrong can actually be correct.Yes, every year we have someone measuring incorrectly; and just a few days ago another person who worries about every drip edge potentially providing shelter for small animals...kati1337 schrieb:
Otherwise, we’re moving full steam ahead now. There’s nothing good except what you do.You can always keep hesitating—and you’ll also find a pessimist who encourages that ;-)WilderSueden schrieb:
Are you building the design with the huge corridors now, or something else?If I were you, I wouldn’t answer anymore until the roof is on. Otherwise, everyone will find a tiny spot—just one each—for a last small improvement, and in the end, there will be three hundred fifty-six of them ;-)https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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WilderSueden5 May 2022 14:3211ant schrieb:
If I were in their position, I wouldn’t respond anymore until the roof is on. Otherwise, everyone will still find a small spot—just one each—for one last minor improvement, and in the end, there will be three hundred and fifty-six of them ;-) Yes, I can absolutely understand that. When it comes to posting planning documents in forums, I’m always a bit conflicted. On one hand, I have received many helpful tips where things were actually off. But on the other hand, it seems that everyone mainly projects their own wishes onto the submitted house designs. Then in my floor plan thread, there was a lengthy discussion about whether it’s still acceptable today to build without a bathtub...
11ant schrieb:
I didn’t quite understand this: Have you found a contractor who is willing to proceed but hasn’t finalized their price yet, or is the search still "in limbo"? No. At the moment, we are experiencing pressure as prices are being pushed upwards. We have not yet found a contractor willing to proceed. We do have one who is eager but nervously adjusting prices weekly, and the rest are unfortunately not very forthcoming. Currently, it seems that no one wants to offer more than the shell structure, as it is simply too unpredictable right now. It’s utterly frustrating! It will probably come down to individual contracts. It’s not enjoyable. Hopefully, construction companies will soon start missing homeowners!
WilderSueden schrieb:
Wow, you were really quick. Are you now building the design with the huge hallways or something else? Something similar. Overall, it’s still the “house of hallways,” but we’ve removed the large garage structure. Accordingly, the restroom and technical room are now located where the hallway used to be.
Instead of the garage, there is a carport, and since it can’t be left unsupported, it will also be two stories. Underneath, at garden level, there will be utility and storage space. This way, our lawn mower can stay dry but won’t have a KfW-compliant thermal envelope around it. 😉
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