Hello everyone,
After reading and gathering information here for several weeks, I am now ready to participate actively.
We plan to build a house of about 190 m² (2,045 sq ft) plus a double garage in Saarland in 2015.
For this, we have ordered some catalogs from national suppliers and also requested individual quotes. In the end, based on a recommendation, we found the regional company DHI Planen und Wohnen in St. Wendel. They work exclusively with local craftsmen and specialist companies and have built over 400 houses in the last 14 years.
If I understand correctly, I would sign a contract with DHI, who then prepare an offer for the entire construction project and purchase all the building materials. The individual trades are paid directly by me to the craftsmen (according to the offer that was included in DHI’s overall quote). This is said to have the advantage that in case of warranty claims, I can hold DHI liable (because of the contract with them), and if they become insolvent, I can still pay the craftsmen directly.
Has anyone here had experience with the company DHI or can share insights about this billing model?
Thank you and best regards,
Jochen
After reading and gathering information here for several weeks, I am now ready to participate actively.
We plan to build a house of about 190 m² (2,045 sq ft) plus a double garage in Saarland in 2015.
For this, we have ordered some catalogs from national suppliers and also requested individual quotes. In the end, based on a recommendation, we found the regional company DHI Planen und Wohnen in St. Wendel. They work exclusively with local craftsmen and specialist companies and have built over 400 houses in the last 14 years.
If I understand correctly, I would sign a contract with DHI, who then prepare an offer for the entire construction project and purchase all the building materials. The individual trades are paid directly by me to the craftsmen (according to the offer that was included in DHI’s overall quote). This is said to have the advantage that in case of warranty claims, I can hold DHI liable (because of the contract with them), and if they become insolvent, I can still pay the craftsmen directly.
Has anyone here had experience with the company DHI or can share insights about this billing model?
Thank you and best regards,
Jochen
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Revendare27 Feb 2020 14:44No, I'm not looking for 100% legal certainty. It's just important to me that I don't end up paying much more for my house than was originally agreed.
Am I reading correctly that you had the contract reviewed?
I guess you mean the construction in Grünstadt? I can't find anything else.
CrazyChris schrieb:
The contract review result wouldn’t please you
Am I reading correctly that you had the contract reviewed?
CrazyChris schrieb:
I won’t say anything about RKR. There is currently a blog running (can be found on Google)
I guess you mean the construction in Grünstadt? I can't find anything else.
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Revendare27 Feb 2020 16:02CrazyChris schrieb:
And yes, drywall partitions are cheaper. Counter question: Where do you see advantages in using solid walls on the upper floor?I completely forgot to answer the question: Since I don’t personally know the advantages and disadvantages of drywall partitions compared to solid walls on the upper floor, I can’t really provide a competent answer.
It’s more of a feeling... I also don’t really understand why drywall partitions would suddenly be used on the upper floor of a solidly built house.
That’s why I’m asking you all.
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CrazyChris28 Feb 2020 10:05Yes, Grünstadt, take a look at the timeline of the construction so far.
Regarding the drywall partition:
You have more flexibility in room design, reduce the load on the ground floor ceiling (which helps prevent cracking), and the walls used generally offer better sound insulation. Ytong solid walls are not suitable for soundproofing anyway.
No moisture (after all, it is called a drywall partition).
Do you want to remodel the room at some point? Then be glad it is a non-load-bearing drywall partition.
Regarding the contract:
I would always have something like that reviewed.
Regarding the drywall partition:
You have more flexibility in room design, reduce the load on the ground floor ceiling (which helps prevent cracking), and the walls used generally offer better sound insulation. Ytong solid walls are not suitable for soundproofing anyway.
No moisture (after all, it is called a drywall partition).
Do you want to remodel the room at some point? Then be glad it is a non-load-bearing drywall partition.
Regarding the contract:
I would always have something like that reviewed.
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CrazyChris8 Mar 2020 15:24A quick update: The roof is on, and the windows are installed. Unfortunately, everything was significantly delayed, which has caused the shell to become quite damp by now. So, the priority is to let it dry and wait. The photovoltaic system will be installed tomorrow.
The peeling barrier is also applied to the walls. It’s a nasty substance. I strongly recommend wearing a full-body suit. Definitely apply it before the windows are installed! Otherwise, just roll it on without worrying too much and use a paste brush for the corners. It took about 1.5 days to finish. Approximately 350 square meters (3,767 square feet) of wall area. I was glad that the bathrooms, utility room, and garage are getting the lime plaster. Poor back of mine...
The peeling barrier is also applied to the walls. It’s a nasty substance. I strongly recommend wearing a full-body suit. Definitely apply it before the windows are installed! Otherwise, just roll it on without worrying too much and use a paste brush for the corners. It took about 1.5 days to finish. Approximately 350 square meters (3,767 square feet) of wall area. I was glad that the bathrooms, utility room, and garage are getting the lime plaster. Poor back of mine...
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Flachzange11 Mar 2020 09:26Hello,
Our build with DHI started earlier this year and is pretty much a standard DHI design.
The ground floor masonry is nearly finished now. The ceiling should be installed soon. The weather has caused some delays so far, because you simply can’t lay bricks in the rain... Well, it is winter after all.
Otherwise, we are definitely satisfied up to this point.
Crazychris, have you already installed the photovoltaic system on your building?
I would actually like to do that as soon as possible.
Could you share the contact details of your photovoltaic installer?
So far, I have received very few responses from potential installers, and the prices I’ve seen are quite high (€1,200 net per kWp) compared to the information I found online (€900–1,000).
Thank you in advance!
Our build with DHI started earlier this year and is pretty much a standard DHI design.
The ground floor masonry is nearly finished now. The ceiling should be installed soon. The weather has caused some delays so far, because you simply can’t lay bricks in the rain... Well, it is winter after all.
Otherwise, we are definitely satisfied up to this point.
Crazychris, have you already installed the photovoltaic system on your building?
I would actually like to do that as soon as possible.
Could you share the contact details of your photovoltaic installer?
So far, I have received very few responses from potential installers, and the prices I’ve seen are quite high (€1,200 net per kWp) compared to the information I found online (€900–1,000).
Thank you in advance!
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CrazyChris16 Mar 2020 14:52Welcome Flachzange. The main discussion about DHI has mostly moved to private messages by now.
For us, it was Solar Sperling, but I can also recommend Schoenergie. Around 1,100 net per kWp.
Apparently, you can’t get less in our region.
But please keep in mind: by mid-year, the cap for the Renewable Energy Act subsidy will be reached. If the government has not taken action by then, there will be no more feed-in tariffs.
We have east, south, and west facing on a 22-degree pitched roof with 10 modules each at 330 watts = 9.9 kWp.
I would have also used north if I had found affordable 400-watt modules. Oh well.
Our shell is drying off steadily. Meanwhile, the heating system planning is underway.
For us, it was Solar Sperling, but I can also recommend Schoenergie. Around 1,100 net per kWp.
Apparently, you can’t get less in our region.
But please keep in mind: by mid-year, the cap for the Renewable Energy Act subsidy will be reached. If the government has not taken action by then, there will be no more feed-in tariffs.
We have east, south, and west facing on a 22-degree pitched roof with 10 modules each at 330 watts = 9.9 kWp.
I would have also used north if I had found affordable 400-watt modules. Oh well.
Our shell is drying off steadily. Meanwhile, the heating system planning is underway.
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