ᐅ Installation of floor-to-ceiling window and Juliet balcony, old building, 4th floor
Created on: 8 Aug 2018 23:58
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Simon2
Dear florists,
Today, I received financing approval for the purchase of a condominium unit on the 4th floor of an old building dating back to 1910 (which means the exterior walls are probably very thick), and I hope to finalize the purchase in the next few weeks. I would like to install a floor-to-ceiling window, more precisely a double balcony door with a French balcony, in one of the rooms. On the 5th floor directly above, there is already a window of this exact type, so it should be possible.
Is it feasible to carry out this work entirely from inside the apartment, without scaffolding (which would probably be very expensive)? Does anyone have an approximate cost estimate for this? Possibly also including scaffolding, in case there is no other option.
Many thanks,
Simon
Today, I received financing approval for the purchase of a condominium unit on the 4th floor of an old building dating back to 1910 (which means the exterior walls are probably very thick), and I hope to finalize the purchase in the next few weeks. I would like to install a floor-to-ceiling window, more precisely a double balcony door with a French balcony, in one of the rooms. On the 5th floor directly above, there is already a window of this exact type, so it should be possible.
Is it feasible to carry out this work entirely from inside the apartment, without scaffolding (which would probably be very expensive)? Does anyone have an approximate cost estimate for this? Possibly also including scaffolding, in case there is no other option.
Many thanks,
Simon
Simon2 schrieb:
Thanks Niri for the information, that already helps me a lot. How much did the installation cost for you?
You're welcome. The installation included all windows and shutters, so I can't give you an exact price for just one window. Roughly around €150 (about $160) according to my quote.
Since you didn’t ask whether you’re allowed to install the windows in the first place, I didn’t address that :-) I assume you’ll clarify all the relevant conditions. It’s best if you talk to the neighbor upstairs and ask whom they consulted and how they proceeded.
If the building is listed or under historic preservation, you can find out at the local building authority / planning office.
Hi Miri, Ypg, Hanse,
thanks for the information.
Niri, did it really only cost 150, or is a zero missing? In any case, that would be significantly cheaper than I expected. I assume the installation including the wall opening should be done in one day, right? Many thanks to you!
Simon
thanks for the information.
Niri, did it really only cost 150, or is a zero missing? In any case, that would be significantly cheaper than I expected. I assume the installation including the wall opening should be done in one day, right? Many thanks to you!
Simon
No, there is no missing zero. We installed around 19 windows, and when you divide the total amount, it comes to about 150€ per window. For a single window, the cost will most likely be higher, but definitely not 1500€. A floor-to-ceiling window (double-leaf) costs only around 700€ net (19% VAT). The price varies depending on the width and whether it has a sliding door or not.
Simon2 schrieb:
did it really only cost 150, We are talking here about a double-wing balcony door, where the wall opening of this size still needs to be created, and the fall protection ("French balcony") also still needs to be installed. As for "installation prices," back in 2014 I knew of roughly 120 to 200 euros for single-leaf windows, and 200 to 280 euros for double-leaf windows (in both cases not full height) — that is, for setting, screwing in, and foaming — excluding finishing work and so on. Renovation and new construction are not comparable in terms of effort.
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