Hello everyone,
My partner and I would like to build a solid, masonry house (or have it built) with about 140 square meters (1500 square feet), including a basement and a garage. We have already visited two local home builders, but both only carry out a small portion of the trades themselves and subcontract the rest.
Now we are wondering if it might be more cost-effective to plan the construction ourselves with an architect and request individual quotes for each trade. How much can you typically save this way, and is it advisable for us as novices to plan the project on our own, or is the risk of making mistakes too high?
Thank you.
My partner and I would like to build a solid, masonry house (or have it built) with about 140 square meters (1500 square feet), including a basement and a garage. We have already visited two local home builders, but both only carry out a small portion of the trades themselves and subcontract the rest.
Now we are wondering if it might be more cost-effective to plan the construction ourselves with an architect and request individual quotes for each trade. How much can you typically save this way, and is it advisable for us as novices to plan the project on our own, or is the risk of making mistakes too high?
Thank you.
schubert795 Apr 2020 19:52Who is getting upset?
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Elisabeth785 Apr 2020 19:58face26 schrieb:
You have a strange perception.
Getting upset looks different.
Many readers here are about to start building their own home.
I just think it’s fair not to leave them with the false impression that, for example, an architect is pocketing the entire offer. Okay, you’re right. That’s why I would advise everyone to take their plans to an architect, general contractor, and individual trades separately. That way, it’s easier to make a reasonable comparison.