Hello everyone,
we have received a preliminary design and a quote from our builder. I would like to get your opinion on it.
It is planned as an accessible bungalow (about 131 sqm (1410 sq ft)) with 3 bedrooms and possibly a study room. Previously, instead of the study, there was a slightly larger kitchen and a somewhat bigger living room.
My opinion:
I would make the house a bit narrower on the street side, which would make the bedroom and child’s room 1 slightly smaller. Instead, the living room and kitchen would be extended, allowing the kitchen to be a bit larger (it currently feels too small to me).
On the other side, I have the option to make the carport a bit wider. I am trying to achieve an internal width of 3.5 m (11.5 ft) for the carport (because of wheelchair access).
I will also ask the builder what price difference it would make to have a concrete ceiling with insulation instead of a wooden beam ceiling, a knee wall height of maybe 30 cm (12 inches), and a roof pitch of 40 degrees, so that it would be possible to convert the attic space in the future (maybe after 25–30 years).
I would like to have a carport for two cars parked in tandem with a storage room planned, but I want to handle the construction myself or have it done elsewhere. The builder is asking €14,000 for a single carport with storage, which I think is too expensive.
We would really appreciate your suggestions.
Thank you
we have received a preliminary design and a quote from our builder. I would like to get your opinion on it.
It is planned as an accessible bungalow (about 131 sqm (1410 sq ft)) with 3 bedrooms and possibly a study room. Previously, instead of the study, there was a slightly larger kitchen and a somewhat bigger living room.
My opinion:
I would make the house a bit narrower on the street side, which would make the bedroom and child’s room 1 slightly smaller. Instead, the living room and kitchen would be extended, allowing the kitchen to be a bit larger (it currently feels too small to me).
On the other side, I have the option to make the carport a bit wider. I am trying to achieve an internal width of 3.5 m (11.5 ft) for the carport (because of wheelchair access).
I will also ask the builder what price difference it would make to have a concrete ceiling with insulation instead of a wooden beam ceiling, a knee wall height of maybe 30 cm (12 inches), and a roof pitch of 40 degrees, so that it would be possible to convert the attic space in the future (maybe after 25–30 years).
I would like to have a carport for two cars parked in tandem with a storage room planned, but I want to handle the construction myself or have it done elsewhere. The builder is asking €14,000 for a single carport with storage, which I think is too expensive.
We would really appreciate your suggestions.
Thank you
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winnetou7827 Sep 2017 14:59I don’t understand why the house price is being criticized again. For a standard version, it’s quite reasonable, of course excluding additional construction costs, but it only refers to the house being delivered turnkey.
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winnetou7827 Sep 2017 15:04Why again such huge additional construction costs?
winnetou78 schrieb:
I don’t understand why the house price is being criticized again.
For a standard version, it’s acceptable, of course excluding additional construction costs, but it clearly states that the house is turnkey.Because it’s not being built to standard requirements. The doors need to be wheelchair accessible, meaning they have to be somewhat wider. It’s also intended to accommodate up to four (!) children living there later on. We built a 168 sqm (1,810 sq ft) bungalow to standard specifications. I know what I’m talking about.
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winnetou7827 Sep 2017 15:11Doors that are 1.00 meter (3.3 feet) wider do not incur an additional charge.
I agree that with the number of children, it is too tight.
I agree that with the number of children, it is too tight.
winnetou78 schrieb:
Doors with a width of 1.00 meter (3.3 feet) do not cost extra,
I understand it is too narrow for the number of children, However, 1m (3.3 feet) might not be sufficient for a wheelchair, especially if you want to give the child the ability to maneuver independently.
Additionally, a smooth transition to the garden and street, a walk-in shower, and a spacious bathroom are important.
These features can quickly add significant costs.
ypg schrieb:
Also consider the additional construction-related costs, which can add up to 30,000–50,000 € (33,000–55,000 USD).
Have you factored those in? I have included those costs in my calculations as well.
ypg schrieb:
I can only agree with @Evolith!
For four people, one of whom uses a wheelchair, this will not work—but I have already mentioned this two or three times.
Not to mention any additional children. It will also be more expensive to retrofit the stairs in five years if you plan to expand the family to six people.
The house price of 170,000–200,000 € (187,000–220,000 USD) is ambitious and uncertain.
Also consider the additional construction-related costs, which can add up to 30,000–50,000 € (33,000–55,000 USD).
Have you included these in your budget? I have included the additional construction-related costs.
We chose a bungalow because we do not want our first child to see that their siblings are upstairs while they always have to stay downstairs. A stairlift is ruled out, as it is not practical for us (it makes more sense for someone who uses a wheelchair and is reasonably fit to use a stairlift). An elevator is also ruled out due to purchase and maintenance costs.
The home office is the reason why we now have a separate hallway to get to the living room; otherwise, I think the layout could look better.
Without a home office, where would we keep all the folders and paperwork? We only need a room with a 1.5 m (5 ft) shelving unit, a computer desk, a writing desk, and two chairs—so about 5–6 sq m (54–65 sq ft).
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