ᐅ Costs for Pad Foundations and Carport Drainage

Hello,

I received a quote from our construction company for the preparation of a carport foundation:
- 12 pad footings, 40x40x80 cm (WxDxH)
- about 1 meter (3 feet) of drainage pipe (sewer/inspection chamber is right next to it)
- removal of the excavated soil is not included
=> €4,050 including tax

It should be noted that the house connections and the slab foundation are being done at the same time, so the structural builder doesn’t have to make a separate trip just for a few holes.

Is it very naive of me to have expected around €1,000?
They only need to excavate a few small holes and pour about 1.5 cubic meters (53 cubic feet) of concrete into the footing holes during the slab pouring, right?

What costs would you consider realistic?

Best regards

We paid 150€ each for raised pier foundations.
That sounds extremely expensive.

Ok, so I’m not the only one who feels this way.

Garage foundations costing over 800 plus tax. Your estimate of 1000,- is realistic.

Nordlys schrieb:
800 plus tax for garage foundations. Your 1,000 is realistic.

We have already noted several times that your prices are more enviable than a reference point.
But the difference between 1,000 and 4,000 is still a factor of 4 – incredible...

I have to admit I’m asking even though I already found relevant information using the search function:
https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/kosten-für-ein-Punktfundament.12367/
There, tabaluga paid 1,000€ for 5 pier foundations and Uwe82 paid 300€ per foundation. That was already 3 years ago and so, in a way, even more expensive than my case. But I just couldn’t believe it and I’m glad at least you two agree with me.

Alright then, no carport preparation for now. I’m sure over time I’ll find someone in our new housing development who can dig the holes with a mini excavator. Formwork shouldn’t actually be really necessary (?), or if needed, I can manage it myself. We’re not in a hurry with the carport anyway. If someone doesn’t want to do it…

Well, this is something you can easily do yourself, even if you're not very skilled. And honestly, if someone needs a mini excavator for this, they might as well just pay the 1000 euros.