ᐅ Looking for a construction company in the Greater Stuttgart area!

This is completely clear: website prices are not a deciding factor, and we have already moved beyond that. I have two concrete offers, and I’m wondering how a price difference of about 45% can arise when the performance is essentially the same. Okay, there are two main differences: monolithic construction versus external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS) / external wall insulation. And yes, the basic sanitary fittings are better in one, but I can always upgrade later.

With a difference of 1000 euros per square meter (approximately 93 dollars per square foot), you naturally ask yourself quite a few questions.

Then post the quotes here without full names. More eyes see more than two.
Are you sure that all detailed items are exactly the same? If so, then just choose the cheaper one.

Stuttgart0711 schrieb:
When the price goes up by 1000 euros per square meter, you naturally start asking some questions.

With Fermo, you also get different support, experience, reliability, and warranty coverage. Basically, from signing the building permit / planning permission until final inspection, you don’t have to worry about anything and can just relax and look forward to moving in.
I live 500m (550 yards) away from them, and people often talk about their work here. Over 90% (my impression) are satisfied. Of course, occasional issues do arise, but the warranty handles those easily and without stress.
Am I willing to pay for that? No, but that doesn’t mean it’s necessarily unjustified.

Stuttgart0711 schrieb:
So it’s completely clear that website prices are not a deciding factor, and we’re already beyond that. I have two concrete offers and I wonder how, with equivalent specifications, a price difference of around 45% can occur? Okay, there are two main differences: monolithic construction versus ETICS (External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems). And yes, the basic sanitary fittings are better, but I can always upgrade those later.

When you have a difference of 1000 euros per square meter (1000 euros per square yard), you naturally start asking questions.

A 45% difference sounds like comparing apples and oranges. I haven’t even come close to seeing such discrepancies during our comparison phase...

Offer 1:

450,000 euros for 176 sqm (1894 sq ft) plus 28.6 sqm (308 sq ft) hobby basement
The basement is wider and covers the full area, 10 x 8 meters (33 x 26 ft)
Solid construction method with 20 cm (8 inch) walls plus 17 cm (7 inch) insulation

Offer 2:

630,000 euros for 166 sqm (1786 sq ft) plus 18 sqm (194 sq ft) hobby basement
Basement here is 10 x 7 meters (33 x 23 ft)
Monolithic construction method, 36 cm (14 inch) walls

The architecture differs between the houses, but the way the walls are set shouldn’t make that much of a difference.

If we assume a higher plumbing standard and upgrade the light switches, adding around 20,000 euros, then I would still be at 470,000 euros for offer 1.

Both have quality windows.

Stuttgart0711 schrieb:
Offer 1:

450,000 euros for 176 sqm (1,895 sq ft) + 28.6 sqm (308 sq ft) hobby basement
The basement is wider and covers the entire area, 10 x 8 meters (33 x 26 feet)
Solid construction method with 20 cm (8 inches) walls + 17 cm (7 inches) insulation

Offer 2:

630,000 euros for 166 sqm (1,787 sq ft) + 18 sqm (194 sq ft) hobby basement
Basement here is 10 x 7 meters (33 x 23 feet)
Monolithic construction, 36 cm (14 inches)

The architecture of the houses is different, but the way walls are built shouldn’t make such a big difference in price.

If we add a higher standard for plumbing and better light switches, say + 20,000 euros, then offer 1 is still at 470,000 euros.

Both have quality windows.

Is that all the information? That’s rather sparse!

What about excavation, waste disposal, drainage, basement insulation, site setup? Variable costs like scaffolding or electricity meters. Just assembling and disassembling scaffolding twice already costs around 5,000 euros! Construction access road, graveling, connection of downpipes to drainage, foundation plinth, stair landing, type of basement? Staircase, rough electrical installation, etc.

And you come here talking about nicer power outlets. Where an outlet is just a small cost item. Good grief.

You can only evaluate the offer(s), not what you’ve listed here.