ᐅ Is it worthwhile to hire a building surveyor for construction oversight?
Created on: 11 Feb 2017 14:04
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Schwabenbauer
Hello forum community,
As you can see, my question is whether hiring a building surveyor for support is really worthwhile, especially when it comes to a prefabricated house.
Of course, I’m aware that most people will say it’s indispensable. Rationally, I would also take one immediately, but it’s a budget item where we want to be sure and carefully consider if it’s worth it or not.
For us, the 3,500€ (around $3,700) it usually costs is not a small amount.
So, I would appreciate your feedback on how you decided and why you made that decision.
It would also be interesting to know if the building supervisor you had actually found any serious defects.
Thanks for your feedback.
As you can see, my question is whether hiring a building surveyor for support is really worthwhile, especially when it comes to a prefabricated house.
Of course, I’m aware that most people will say it’s indispensable. Rationally, I would also take one immediately, but it’s a budget item where we want to be sure and carefully consider if it’s worth it or not.
For us, the 3,500€ (around $3,700) it usually costs is not a small amount.
So, I would appreciate your feedback on how you decided and why you made that decision.
It would also be interesting to know if the building supervisor you had actually found any serious defects.
Thanks for your feedback.
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Schwabenbauer12 Feb 2017 18:34@11ant
I completely agree with you. Due to our lack of knowledge, we are probably uncertain about whether to hire someone and who to choose.
I believe looking for weak points in timber frame construction and then scheduling accordingly is a very good approach.
I completely agree with you. Due to our lack of knowledge, we are probably uncertain about whether to hire someone and who to choose.
I believe looking for weak points in timber frame construction and then scheduling accordingly is a very good approach.
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Schwabenbauer12 Feb 2017 18:37@ypg
I have also looked into the Association of Private Homeowners.
Based on your experience, would you recommend them and the contact you made through them?
I have also looked into the Association of Private Homeowners.
Based on your experience, would you recommend them and the contact you made through them?
@Schwabenbauer
Sorry, your post appeared twice for me, so I accidentally hid one... must have been some internet glitch.
The Private Builders Association charges a small fee every six months... you can cancel membership afterwards... you also get access to their website and receive letters.
No, I’m not in contact with them anymore.
Best regards, Yvonne
Sorry, your post appeared twice for me, so I accidentally hid one... must have been some internet glitch.
The Private Builders Association charges a small fee every six months... you can cancel membership afterwards... you also get access to their website and receive letters.
No, I’m not in contact with them anymore.
Best regards, Yvonne
Schwabenbauer schrieb:
Looking for weak points in timber frame construction and scheduling appointments accordingly seems to me to be a very good approach.Appointments?
The classic prefab house built with panel construction actually has only one weak point: that it cannot be constructed continuously down to the soil, so at the top edge of the cellar ceiling (OKKD) there is always an interface between two construction methods. Many prefab manufacturers have mitigated this as best as possible using their own cellar construction subsidiaries. The dimensional accuracy of the cellar and the positioning of openings for stairwells and pipe penetrations are aspects that the prefab company checks carefully during assembly. The legal dimension is more difficult when something does not fit. These measurements (both absolute and relative positions) can be verified and documented before the house is assembled. Whether this must already be covered by professional fees at this stage, however, is something I question. Fee schedules for expert reports are not my area of expertise.
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Schwabenbauer12 Feb 2017 21:21@11ant
Well, I’m relieved that I didn’t have a budget for a basement.
Just kidding, but is this also an issue with the slab foundation?
That is being provided through Hanse Haus as well.
Well, I’m relieved that I didn’t have a budget for a basement.
Just kidding, but is this also an issue with the slab foundation?
That is being provided through Hanse Haus as well.
a) Yes, this is essentially the same issue with the slab foundation;
b) whether it is a slab foundation or a basement: having it done by the house manufacturer potentially involves one less complication than if it comes from two different parties.
The top edge of the basement ceiling (or slab foundation) is always the interface between on-site construction and prefabrication.
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
b) whether it is a slab foundation or a basement: having it done by the house manufacturer potentially involves one less complication than if it comes from two different parties.
The top edge of the basement ceiling (or slab foundation) is always the interface between on-site construction and prefabrication.
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
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