ᐅ Concrete slab foundation for a Danwood bungalow? Company for complete construction services?
Created on: 15 Jul 2014 02:41
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Catsome
Hello everyone,
It’s unbelievable how deeply you can get involved in a topic once you have a fixed idea. And then all the questions need to be answered as quickly as possible.
That’s why I’m hoping for your tips and experiences.
I want to build a bungalow with Danwood. This prefabricated house manufacturer offers packages starting from the top of the concrete slab.
A concrete slab includes more than just pouring concrete. Excavation, backfilling, compaction, insulation... who knows what else. Then I keep reading about splash protection and all sorts of additional things.
Is there a company that handles all these works completely (maybe even including utility connections) that I could contact?
I’m a complete beginner and feel a bit lost in this area. Naturally, I want to be well informed so I don’t get taken advantage of.
When looking for prefabricated house providers, I already found it very frustrating that the offers are either WITH interior finishing OR with the concrete slab. And if it includes the slab, it only covers about 20 cm (8 inches) of earthworks.
A PREFABRICATED HOUSE means a READY-TO-MOVE-IN HOUSE. Why don’t these companies offer packages that cover everything?
Anyway... maybe you can shed some light on this.
Many thanks!
Catsome
It’s unbelievable how deeply you can get involved in a topic once you have a fixed idea. And then all the questions need to be answered as quickly as possible.
That’s why I’m hoping for your tips and experiences.
I want to build a bungalow with Danwood. This prefabricated house manufacturer offers packages starting from the top of the concrete slab.
A concrete slab includes more than just pouring concrete. Excavation, backfilling, compaction, insulation... who knows what else. Then I keep reading about splash protection and all sorts of additional things.
Is there a company that handles all these works completely (maybe even including utility connections) that I could contact?
I’m a complete beginner and feel a bit lost in this area. Naturally, I want to be well informed so I don’t get taken advantage of.
When looking for prefabricated house providers, I already found it very frustrating that the offers are either WITH interior finishing OR with the concrete slab. And if it includes the slab, it only covers about 20 cm (8 inches) of earthworks.
A PREFABRICATED HOUSE means a READY-TO-MOVE-IN HOUSE. Why don’t these companies offer packages that cover everything?
Anyway... maybe you can shed some light on this.
Many thanks!
Catsome
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Wanderdüne15 Jul 2014 09:19Wastl schrieb:
Where is the heating system supposed to go in the floor plan? There won’t be room for a washing machine in the utility room then.And why do you have to pass through the entrance area to get to the washing machine? Also, who really wants a wardrobe in the private area?
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Bauexperte15 Jul 2014 10:35Hello,
This is "normal" for prefab home providers.
Typically, prefab home suppliers work together with foundation or basement contractors. Have you asked them? If not, you can search online for foundation or basement contractors.
Then I hope you have thoroughly researched all relevant aspects of your construction project. It’s not just about arranging the necessary foundation slab; there’s much more to consider!
Serious prefab home providers do offer such packages; however, the low-cost segment—which includes your current preferred provider—usually does not. Besides, the “prefab” in prefab homes refers to the method of construction, not a complete service package.
Regards, Bauexperte
Catsome schrieb:
I want to build a bungalow with Danwood. This prefab home manufacturer offers services starting from the foundation slab.
This is "normal" for prefab home providers.
Catsome schrieb:
Is there a company that can take care of all these tasks (maybe even including utility connections) that I could contact?
Typically, prefab home suppliers work together with foundation or basement contractors. Have you asked them? If not, you can search online for foundation or basement contractors.
Catsome schrieb:
I’m a complete beginner and a bit lost in this area. I want to be well informed, of course, so I’m not taken advantage of.
Then I hope you have thoroughly researched all relevant aspects of your construction project. It’s not just about arranging the necessary foundation slab; there’s much more to consider!
Catsome schrieb:
A PREFAB HOME means PREFAB HOME. Why don’t companies just offer packages that cover everything?
Serious prefab home providers do offer such packages; however, the low-cost segment—which includes your current preferred provider—usually does not. Besides, the “prefab” in prefab homes refers to the method of construction, not a complete service package.
Regards, Bauexperte
Danwood works closely with a building permit/planning permission specialist (I don’t know the company name right now).
As far as I know, they only accept that.
Danwood can definitely provide you with the price for your foundation slab. The standard flat excavation is usually 20 cm (8 inches) or 30 cm (12 inches); anything beyond that depends on the soil conditions of the plot and will be calculated based on a soil survey.
Our neighbors had a Haacke house built—the living room is sunken! However, I would consider whether the extra effort (cost) is really worth it. Personally, I would prefer to have a few more square meters of living space and skip the special feature.
The kitchen offers very little storage, cabinets, and countertop space (a kitchenette in an apartment usually has more). The utility room is also unusable, and who needs two doors there?
The dining area will feel unsettled in this layout, positioned half in the living room with a wall at your back...
As far as I know, they only accept that.
Danwood can definitely provide you with the price for your foundation slab. The standard flat excavation is usually 20 cm (8 inches) or 30 cm (12 inches); anything beyond that depends on the soil conditions of the plot and will be calculated based on a soil survey.
Our neighbors had a Haacke house built—the living room is sunken! However, I would consider whether the extra effort (cost) is really worth it. Personally, I would prefer to have a few more square meters of living space and skip the special feature.
The kitchen offers very little storage, cabinets, and countertop space (a kitchenette in an apartment usually has more). The utility room is also unusable, and who needs two doors there?
The dining area will feel unsettled in this layout, positioned half in the living room with a wall at your back...
Danwood quoted us a price of 12,000 to 15,000 euros for a concrete slab. That’s pretty accurate; we also consulted an independent basement contractor on the side.
But you are aware that with Danwood, quite a few additional things come up that you have to manage yourself, right? And the portable toilet is the least of your concerns.
We built with Okal Haus, and they offer a concrete slab as part of their package (basement builder: Glatthaar). We had to take care of the earthworks, the element grounding, as well as electricity and construction water ourselves.
Thanks to the soil survey, which is included as a service with Okal Haus, we were able to contact several earthwork contractors and get various quotes.
But you are aware that with Danwood, quite a few additional things come up that you have to manage yourself, right? And the portable toilet is the least of your concerns.
We built with Okal Haus, and they offer a concrete slab as part of their package (basement builder: Glatthaar). We had to take care of the earthworks, the element grounding, as well as electricity and construction water ourselves.
Thanks to the soil survey, which is included as a service with Okal Haus, we were able to contact several earthwork contractors and get various quotes.
Hello,
thank you for the answers. It’s clear that I am dealing with more experienced home builders here.
The floor plan was not finalized by an architect. It’s a basic idea from me, so there are no exact dimensions. I can only say that I made both rooms larger than in the original plan.
And yes, I would like a wardrobe or, as I call it, a walk-in closet in the bedroom. An en-suite, basically. I have been living in America for three years. I think that leaves its mark.
The bedroom is about 3.80 meters (12.5 feet) wide and 3 meters (10 feet) deep, excluding the closet area. My focus is on having a large living room, as you can see. That’s the great thing about a prefab house—you can design it to suit your personal preferences.
And yes, I think so far I have planned generously in terms of budget. For the foundation slab and earthworks, I have allocated 25,000 euros, additional construction ancillary costs 20,000 euros, and so on...
I just wanted to gather some practical insights.
However… thanks for your input.
By the way, Danwood works with Glatthar regarding foundation slabs. I have already requested information.
Thanks and best regards
Catsome
thank you for the answers. It’s clear that I am dealing with more experienced home builders here.
The floor plan was not finalized by an architect. It’s a basic idea from me, so there are no exact dimensions. I can only say that I made both rooms larger than in the original plan.
And yes, I would like a wardrobe or, as I call it, a walk-in closet in the bedroom. An en-suite, basically. I have been living in America for three years. I think that leaves its mark.
The bedroom is about 3.80 meters (12.5 feet) wide and 3 meters (10 feet) deep, excluding the closet area. My focus is on having a large living room, as you can see. That’s the great thing about a prefab house—you can design it to suit your personal preferences.
And yes, I think so far I have planned generously in terms of budget. For the foundation slab and earthworks, I have allocated 25,000 euros, additional construction ancillary costs 20,000 euros, and so on...
I just wanted to gather some practical insights.
However… thanks for your input.
By the way, Danwood works with Glatthar regarding foundation slabs. I have already requested information.
Thanks and best regards
Catsome
Catsome schrieb:
That’s the great thing about prefab houses. You can design them exactly how you like. That’s not possible with every prefab manufacturer. Especially companies that claim to offer “cheap” options usually only have their standard models. These are structurally engineered so that no additional costs arise by the time they build the 366th house.
By the way, solid construction companies can also offer design freedom. If you build with architects, you have complete freedom anyway.
Catsome schrieb:
[...] additional construction-related costs of 20,000 euros and so on...Better plan for 35,000 to 40,000 € (euros), or even more for Danwood.
Back then, we got in touch with a very friendly Danwood representative who gave me a rough estimate of the extra costs. When I added all the additional expenses on top of the base price, I ended up with the same total cost as with many other providers.
A house simply has its price. Even so-called “cheap” options cannot make it cheaper. You get EXACTLY what is specified in the building and service description—and nothing more.
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