ᐅ Building a house from a distance. New construction located 300 km away.
Created on: 26 Jan 2019 21:46
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Hello,
to all homeowners. I hope you can help me with your experience. My girlfriend and I have already had several consultation meetings with different companies. We already have a plot of land, and once we have sorted out the financing, we could actually start with our preferred general contractor. However, there is a significant problem. Our current place of residence is about 300 km (186 miles) away from the new build.
Advisors from some companies say it is not a problem at all to build from a distance. However, I have my doubts. Therefore, my question to you is: to what extent is the homeowner involved in the construction of a single-family house (appointments/tasks/etc.)?
to all homeowners. I hope you can help me with your experience. My girlfriend and I have already had several consultation meetings with different companies. We already have a plot of land, and once we have sorted out the financing, we could actually start with our preferred general contractor. However, there is a significant problem. Our current place of residence is about 300 km (186 miles) away from the new build.
Advisors from some companies say it is not a problem at all to build from a distance. However, I have my doubts. Therefore, my question to you is: to what extent is the homeowner involved in the construction of a single-family house (appointments/tasks/etc.)?
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HilfeHilfe27 Jan 2019 06:25Of course it is possible, and you can intervene on-site if, for example, you feel that something was forgotten in the bathroom and notice it during the construction.
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HilfeHilfe27 Jan 2019 09:10Well, if someone claims to notice defects during the construction phase, they must be a professional and spend several hours on site every day. In that case, hire an expert.
Okay, I’ll clarify: yes, it’s possible, but it costs significantly more because you have to assign absolutely EVERYTHING, and you need to be very flexible. Contractors tend to do whatever they want.
In any case, it is not recommended—unless you find a retiree locally who will take care of everything for a modest fee.
In any case, it is not recommended—unless you find a retiree locally who will take care of everything for a modest fee.
montessalet27 Jan 2019 11:43Bookstar schrieb:
In any case, it is not recommended. Unless you find a retiree on site who takes care of everything for a low fee.That’s extremely helpful now...
Of course it’s possible.
We will be building more than 500 kilometers (310 miles) away from our current residence. Therefore, we want everything from a single source: meaning truly “turnkey” construction.
I will definitely be on site for days or even weeks during the interior work. Many decisions can be made via photos, emails, or messages.
Having someone on site would be a great advantage. Try to establish suitable contacts (we are working on that too).
This requires a truly detailed project phase. Very detailed!
And clear communication guidelines. Plus, excellent availability from you by mobile phone!
If we can manage this with over 500 kilometers (310 miles) of distance, you can easily do it.
That is possible, but not with every general contractor (GC). They need to have a strong customer focus down to the last tradesperson. You also have to plan very, very thoroughly in advance and be prepared for a somewhat higher level of tolerance regarding small deviations.
Our tiler was very skilled but usually works directly with the homeowner on site. This means he works and discusses small details directly at the live project. He wasn’t very comfortable with phone consultations, for example. He would be less suitable for remote clients. My heating technician, on the other hand, is the exact opposite...
For this reason, I find the idea of a retiree spending 3-4 hours daily on the construction site to be very effective. Whether a GC is suitable for “remote building” you only find out afterwards.
Our tiler was very skilled but usually works directly with the homeowner on site. This means he works and discusses small details directly at the live project. He wasn’t very comfortable with phone consultations, for example. He would be less suitable for remote clients. My heating technician, on the other hand, is the exact opposite...
For this reason, I find the idea of a retiree spending 3-4 hours daily on the construction site to be very effective. Whether a GC is suitable for “remote building” you only find out afterwards.