ᐅ Shocked by the cost estimate during the planning of our dream home
Created on: 30 Sep 2014 22:06
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Hello everyone,
after several attempts, we have finally planned our house (1.5 stories plus basement) with dimensions of 9.5m x 12m (31 ft x 39 ft). The floor plan fully meets our expectations. Now the architect has done some costing and brought us back down to earth 😉.
Although we discussed the cost estimate, I still don’t fully understand it. Especially the items for roofing work at 15,000 EUR, drywall work on the upper floor at 9,000 EUR, and then the heating system (gas heating including chimney plus radiators in the basement and underfloor heating on the ground and upper floors) at 45,000 EUR. Oh, and the shell construction was estimated at 95,000 EUR (all net prices).
The house is planned to be built near Darmstadt. What do you think about the plan and the cost estimation for the trades?
after several attempts, we have finally planned our house (1.5 stories plus basement) with dimensions of 9.5m x 12m (31 ft x 39 ft). The floor plan fully meets our expectations. Now the architect has done some costing and brought us back down to earth 😉.
Although we discussed the cost estimate, I still don’t fully understand it. Especially the items for roofing work at 15,000 EUR, drywall work on the upper floor at 9,000 EUR, and then the heating system (gas heating including chimney plus radiators in the basement and underfloor heating on the ground and upper floors) at 45,000 EUR. Oh, and the shell construction was estimated at 95,000 EUR (all net prices).
The house is planned to be built near Darmstadt. What do you think about the plan and the cost estimation for the trades?
Masipulami1 Oct 2014 14:47I can only agree with this. The total price does not seem unrealistic to me.
Hello everyone, and thank you for the lively discussion. I just noticed that one part of the calculation is missing.
Let me see if I still remember all the questions.
Upper floor:
We currently don’t have children but plan for two. The second, smaller walk-in closet probably won't be implemented. We are still deciding what to do with that room. In my opinion, the master bedroom is somewhat oversized.
Ground floor:
The bedroom is initially planned as a workspace and guest room, and later (when we are unable to manage the stairs) it will be used as a senior bedroom. According to the architect, the bathroom is large enough to be designed as barrier-free. I think the wardrobe is almost too big, while my partner thinks it is too small. The chimney flue has not been drawn in yet. We still want to consider whether a stainless steel flue on the facade might be an option for us.
Basement:
The bathroom here is optional. In addition to the utility room, the basement will include storage/clutter and laundry rooms, with laundry and technical equipment combined into one area.
My question is: How plausible are the calculations? This was already answered, though. Regarding the heating part, I apparently overlooked the sanitary fixtures, and the double scaffolding is a mistake.
Let me see if I still remember all the questions.
Upper floor:
We currently don’t have children but plan for two. The second, smaller walk-in closet probably won't be implemented. We are still deciding what to do with that room. In my opinion, the master bedroom is somewhat oversized.
Ground floor:
The bedroom is initially planned as a workspace and guest room, and later (when we are unable to manage the stairs) it will be used as a senior bedroom. According to the architect, the bathroom is large enough to be designed as barrier-free. I think the wardrobe is almost too big, while my partner thinks it is too small. The chimney flue has not been drawn in yet. We still want to consider whether a stainless steel flue on the facade might be an option for us.
Basement:
The bathroom here is optional. In addition to the utility room, the basement will include storage/clutter and laundry rooms, with laundry and technical equipment combined into one area.
My question is: How plausible are the calculations? This was already answered, though. Regarding the heating part, I apparently overlooked the sanitary fixtures, and the double scaffolding is a mistake.
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toxicmolotof1 Oct 2014 23:34The architect’s fee seems too low to me according to HOAI when compared to the cost estimate. Which service phases are included there?
toxicmolotow schrieb:
The architect’s fee seems too low according to HOAI in the cost estimate. Which service phases are included there? That was negotiated with him 😉. The architect is a family friend.
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