Hello.
We are planning to buy a plot of land in the Lüchow-Dannenberg district and build a wooden house on it. As usual, I have searched the internet for various construction companies, but I am struggling to understand the jungle of different completion stages and definitions of turnkey and so on.
The companies I have spoken to so far generally do not offer turnkey construction. However, from their experience, the cost after all trades is roughly 2500 € per square meter (2500 € per 10.8 square feet) (which would be turnkey). Does anyone know a house builder who can build more cheaply? Ideally, one based in Lower Saxony?
We don’t need much luxury to be happy. I can easily do without electric shutters, underfloor heating, a freestanding bathtub, and so on.
It would be great to have a gallery overlooking the living room, plenty of glass, and a fireplace or stove.
There should be at least three bedrooms and a living room.
120 square meters (1300 square feet) would be enough, but more would be preferable.
Does anyone have any ideas?
We are planning to buy a plot of land in the Lüchow-Dannenberg district and build a wooden house on it. As usual, I have searched the internet for various construction companies, but I am struggling to understand the jungle of different completion stages and definitions of turnkey and so on.
The companies I have spoken to so far generally do not offer turnkey construction. However, from their experience, the cost after all trades is roughly 2500 € per square meter (2500 € per 10.8 square feet) (which would be turnkey). Does anyone know a house builder who can build more cheaply? Ideally, one based in Lower Saxony?
We don’t need much luxury to be happy. I can easily do without electric shutters, underfloor heating, a freestanding bathtub, and so on.
It would be great to have a gallery overlooking the living room, plenty of glass, and a fireplace or stove.
There should be at least three bedrooms and a living room.
120 square meters (1300 square feet) would be enough, but more would be preferable.
Does anyone have any ideas?
Hello Komysch,
If by "wood" you mean a log house, then you should expect turnkey costs of around €2500 per square meter (about $250 per square foot), excluding special requests.
If timber frame construction is acceptable, the cost might come down to around €2000 (about $185 per square foot) – however, it could be tight when including special requests.
@Scout, was that price really meant for the turnkey house?
With Leonwood, our offers were always above €2000 (closer to €2300).
If by "wood" you mean a log house, then you should expect turnkey costs of around €2500 per square meter (about $250 per square foot), excluding special requests.
If timber frame construction is acceptable, the cost might come down to around €2000 (about $185 per square foot) – however, it could be tight when including special requests.
@Scout, was that price really meant for the turnkey house?
With Leonwood, our offers were always above €2000 (closer to €2300).
Thank you very much for all your numerous responses.
I had already suspected that the idea of a gallery would be a sticking point here. Since I have never built a house before, I wonder why a house with a gallery has to be so much more expensive than one without. I understand that the overall house needs to be built somewhat larger, but on the other hand, fewer ceilings and walls need to be constructed inside. The dreamer in me somehow hoped that this would balance out. Apparently, that is not the case.
Does anyone have experience with how much extra a gallery adds to the price per square meter compared to a house without a gallery?
Does anyone perhaps have real-life figures?
Considering that we do not put much value on large bedrooms or a huge bathroom, I think it is possible to accommodate 3 bedrooms, a living room, and a gallery in a 130-square-meter (1400-square-foot) house. Whether that is financially feasible is, of course, another question.
And just between us... as I have apparently demonstrated quite clearly, this topic is completely new to me. Please forgive my naivety given the green behind my ears.
It is always amazing to see how some people get worked up in internet forums... Yes, some are even speechless.
I had already suspected that the idea of a gallery would be a sticking point here. Since I have never built a house before, I wonder why a house with a gallery has to be so much more expensive than one without. I understand that the overall house needs to be built somewhat larger, but on the other hand, fewer ceilings and walls need to be constructed inside. The dreamer in me somehow hoped that this would balance out. Apparently, that is not the case.
Does anyone have experience with how much extra a gallery adds to the price per square meter compared to a house without a gallery?
Does anyone perhaps have real-life figures?
Considering that we do not put much value on large bedrooms or a huge bathroom, I think it is possible to accommodate 3 bedrooms, a living room, and a gallery in a 130-square-meter (1400-square-foot) house. Whether that is financially feasible is, of course, another question.
And just between us... as I have apparently demonstrated quite clearly, this topic is completely new to me. Please forgive my naivety given the green behind my ears.
It is always amazing to see how some people get worked up in internet forums... Yes, some are even speechless.
Komysh schrieb:
First of all, thank you very much for all your numerous replies.
I had already suspected that the idea of having a gallery would be a sticking point here. Since I’ve never built a house before, I’m wondering why a house with a gallery has to be so much more expensive than one without? I understand that the overall house needs to be built somewhat larger, but inside fewer ceilings and walls would have to be constructed. The dreamer in me had hoped that this would balance out somehow. Apparently, that’s not the case.
Does anyone have experience regarding how much more expensive a gallery is compared to a house without one, in terms of cost per square meter?
Does anyone perhaps have an actual real-world figure?
Considering that we don’t place much value on large bedrooms or a huge bathroom, I think that 3 bedrooms, plus a living room plus a gallery could definitely be realized in a 130 square meter (1400 square feet) house. Whether it is feasible price-wise is another question, of course.
And just between us… for me, this topic is, as I’ve apparently shown quite clearly, completely new territory. Please forgive my naivety as I still have a lot to learn. It’s always amazing to see how some people get so worked up in internet forums… Yes, some are even left speechless.What’s so surprising about that? When it comes to electronics, people research for days, and for construction projects costing hundreds of thousands, you should at least show the same care and start with some basic knowledge. You’ve already received an idea of the price—what don’t you like about it? Oh, right, you don’t have high demands except for a gallery, so the price can’t be correct.
Zaba12 schrieb:
What’s so surprising about that? People spend days researching electronics, and for construction projects that cost hundreds of thousands, you should apply at least the same level of care and show up with basic knowledge. You’ve already received a price estimate—what don’t you like about it? Oh right, you don’t have many requirements except a gallery, so the price can’t be correct. What’s surprising is not your extensive knowledge or my naivety but the arrogant way you speak down to strangers, even though they merely expressed a wish (not an unchangeable building project) and asked for an opinion. Would you care to share what you know about the extra costs of a gallery? I’m all ears.
One thing to consider with a gallery is that it tends to be quite noisy, and you end up paying a lot of money without gaining additional usable living space.
I assume it’s expensive because the structural engineering needs special calculations and the construction is done differently as a result.
It does look nice, but when I look at our 120 m² (1,292 sq ft) house, we would have two small rooms and a gallery upstairs instead of three rooms. And none of them are very large.
So you would need more square meters.
I assume it’s expensive because the structural engineering needs special calculations and the construction is done differently as a result.
It does look nice, but when I look at our 120 m² (1,292 sq ft) house, we would have two small rooms and a gallery upstairs instead of three rooms. And none of them are very large.
So you would need more square meters.
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