ᐅ Cost Sharing in a Project with a Prefabricated House Company – Experiences?
Created on: 11 Oct 2018 16:35
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Bauhamster1
Hello everyone,
When I request quotes from different prefabricated house manufacturers (location Munich), I often receive prices of €2200-2700 /m².
- Does this refer to living space or built-up area?
- Which major cost items are not included in this price?
Are costs such as soil testing, architectural services, possibly surveying, additional construction expenses (electricity, water, construction insurance, temporary toilets, etc.), fees for building permits / planning permission, earthworks, and similar items already accounted for here?
Thank you very much and best regards
When I request quotes from different prefabricated house manufacturers (location Munich), I often receive prices of €2200-2700 /m².
- Does this refer to living space or built-up area?
- Which major cost items are not included in this price?
Are costs such as soil testing, architectural services, possibly surveying, additional construction expenses (electricity, water, construction insurance, temporary toilets, etc.), fees for building permits / planning permission, earthworks, and similar items already accounted for here?
Thank you very much and best regards
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Mottenhausen12 Oct 2018 13:40Your list is a good starting point.
Surveying often comes as a package including site and elevation plans, house staking on the property, possibly batter boards, and if needed, a land survey to check if any boundary markers have been moved, especially if you have reasonable suspicion... and finally, the cadastral survey after the house is completed.
With or without a basement? Without a basement, the excavation volume is limited and can often be spread on site before some fresh topsoil is added at the very end to shape the garden.
It’s unfortunately never possible to match the construction specifications 100% (our experience) because otherwise, it would have to be as thick as a phone book. You can’t expect every builder to answer 100 detailed questions about construction methods, especially since you often get responses like “state of the art” or “subject to the executing trade.” Even the price per square meter for tiles, for example, is not comparable because you don’t know the cost per square meter at the respective selection center, or whether installation costs for different materials or large formats are included. In our experience, all quotes ended up within about a 5% range, and we chose the most expensive one because it ultimately included more details and the follow-up costs (step trenching, etc.) were very reasonable.
My recommendation is to choose the builder who best matches your preferences for the overall construction type (solid construction – aerated concrete, brick, calcium silicate, timber frame, or concrete, etc.) and offers the best house in terms of appearance, layout, and features – all within your established budget, of course!
Surveying often comes as a package including site and elevation plans, house staking on the property, possibly batter boards, and if needed, a land survey to check if any boundary markers have been moved, especially if you have reasonable suspicion... and finally, the cadastral survey after the house is completed.
With or without a basement? Without a basement, the excavation volume is limited and can often be spread on site before some fresh topsoil is added at the very end to shape the garden.
It’s unfortunately never possible to match the construction specifications 100% (our experience) because otherwise, it would have to be as thick as a phone book. You can’t expect every builder to answer 100 detailed questions about construction methods, especially since you often get responses like “state of the art” or “subject to the executing trade.” Even the price per square meter for tiles, for example, is not comparable because you don’t know the cost per square meter at the respective selection center, or whether installation costs for different materials or large formats are included. In our experience, all quotes ended up within about a 5% range, and we chose the most expensive one because it ultimately included more details and the follow-up costs (step trenching, etc.) were very reasonable.
My recommendation is to choose the builder who best matches your preferences for the overall construction type (solid construction – aerated concrete, brick, calcium silicate, timber frame, or concrete, etc.) and offers the best house in terms of appearance, layout, and features – all within your established budget, of course!
Bauhamster115 Oct 2018 09:54Thank you, Mottenhausen, for your helpful contribution!
Your closing lines hit the mark.
And to accurately calculate within our budget, I asked these questions.
Have a great time!
Your closing lines hit the mark.
And to accurately calculate within our budget, I asked these questions.
Have a great time!
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