ᐅ General Contractor in the Munich Area or Prefabricated House?
Created on: 9 Sep 2019 13:44
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Julie87
Hello everyone,
Thank you for welcoming me to the housebuilding forum.
My partner and I would like to build a single-family home in the Bauhaus style near Munich. Since we want a high proportion of glass surfaces as well as large rooms on the ground floor with a ceiling height of 3.50 m (11.5 ft), we don’t fit the standard offerings of prefab home suppliers. None of their predefined floor plans suit us. But of course, according to the sales representatives, they can also build custom designs.
We are just a bit concerned that the costs could get out of control since prefab home companies benefit from economies of scale. Also, with our ceiling height, we cannot use standard windows, sliding doors, interior doors, blinds, etc.
This raises the question of whether it might be better to build with a general contractor using traditional construction methods.
However, general contractors in the Munich area have such poor reviews. I have read here in the forum that it only makes sense to work with a general contractor if they are located near the building site. Do you have any advice or can you recommend a general contractor?
Thank you very much for your tips.
Thank you for welcoming me to the housebuilding forum.
My partner and I would like to build a single-family home in the Bauhaus style near Munich. Since we want a high proportion of glass surfaces as well as large rooms on the ground floor with a ceiling height of 3.50 m (11.5 ft), we don’t fit the standard offerings of prefab home suppliers. None of their predefined floor plans suit us. But of course, according to the sales representatives, they can also build custom designs.
We are just a bit concerned that the costs could get out of control since prefab home companies benefit from economies of scale. Also, with our ceiling height, we cannot use standard windows, sliding doors, interior doors, blinds, etc.
This raises the question of whether it might be better to build with a general contractor using traditional construction methods.
However, general contractors in the Munich area have such poor reviews. I have read here in the forum that it only makes sense to work with a general contractor if they are located near the building site. Do you have any advice or can you recommend a general contractor?
Thank you very much for your tips.
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Traumfaenger3 Oct 2019 20:5711ant schrieb:
Büdenbender could still be suitable.Based on very negative experiences from people close to us, we do not share this assessment. We are happy to provide more details via private message or in person.P
Pinkiponk17 Nov 2019 13:52Julie87 schrieb:
Thank you very much for your replies. Since I have been traveling for work, I’m only able to respond now.
Prices in Munich are very high. We are budgeting between 1.5 and 2 million euros for the house. I am fully aware that my requirements will be reflected in the costs. The development plan has been thoroughly reviewed, and we are allowed to build 325 sqm (about 3,494 sq ft) of living space. According to the development plan, a flat roof is also permitted.
Can you recommend an architect or general contractor?
A prefabricated house is also an option for us, as we have heard many horror stories about traditional masonry houses. It is a fact that a prefab house is manufactured in a factory, which reduces the error rate. Due to the current skilled labor shortage, we find the all-in-one solution appealing, as it helps avoid misunderstandings regarding warranties.
According to Weberhaus and Keitel-Haus, ceiling heights of 3.50 m (11.5 ft) on the ground floor as well as windows or glass surfaces that do not conform to standard dimensions are feasible. From what you’ve described so far, the only prefab manufacturer that comes to mind is Huf Haus. This company specializes in “glass-heavy houses” and seems to operate reliably and professionally. Unfortunately, our budget did not allow for HUF HAUS, but it might be a good fit for you.