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Basti150326 Nov 2014 16:39Hello,
My wife and I plan to start building in the first half of 2015 and are currently in the planning phase, looking for a contractor to help us realize our project. We already have a plot of land, so our total budget for the project is set at 300,000€ (approximately $320,000), which should include, for example, the kitchen, garage, and other features—excluding the garden.
Our current requirements are as follows:
- City villa with about 140 sqm (1,500 sq ft) of living space, including a basement
- Heating system: we are currently considering an air-to-water heat pump with underfloor heating and possibly photovoltaic panels (but this may change as we learn more about heating technologies)
- Open plan living/dining area, office, and shower toilet on the ground floor
- Bedroom with walk-in closet, two children’s rooms, and a bathroom on the upper floor
- Storage room, technical room with laundry facilities, and storage spaces in the basement
- External access to the basement
- Garage on the north side of the house with enough space to the house; the garage roof should be connected to the house roof to create a carport (basement access should be located under the carport)
- Possibly building with energy efficiency to take advantage of subsidies, if worthwhile (ideology comes second :p)
If I remember or think of additional details that we want to consider, I will update the list.
We currently have four requests for conventional solid construction and one offer from a prefabricated house manufacturer. We prefer conventional solid construction but wanted to have a comparison with a prefabricated house of the same size.
In the coming days, I will definitely provide floor plans, as I am also hoping for optimization suggestions in that area.
We appreciate any tips or advice.
My wife and I plan to start building in the first half of 2015 and are currently in the planning phase, looking for a contractor to help us realize our project. We already have a plot of land, so our total budget for the project is set at 300,000€ (approximately $320,000), which should include, for example, the kitchen, garage, and other features—excluding the garden.
Our current requirements are as follows:
- City villa with about 140 sqm (1,500 sq ft) of living space, including a basement
- Heating system: we are currently considering an air-to-water heat pump with underfloor heating and possibly photovoltaic panels (but this may change as we learn more about heating technologies)
- Open plan living/dining area, office, and shower toilet on the ground floor
- Bedroom with walk-in closet, two children’s rooms, and a bathroom on the upper floor
- Storage room, technical room with laundry facilities, and storage spaces in the basement
- External access to the basement
- Garage on the north side of the house with enough space to the house; the garage roof should be connected to the house roof to create a carport (basement access should be located under the carport)
- Possibly building with energy efficiency to take advantage of subsidies, if worthwhile (ideology comes second :p)
If I remember or think of additional details that we want to consider, I will update the list.
We currently have four requests for conventional solid construction and one offer from a prefabricated house manufacturer. We prefer conventional solid construction but wanted to have a comparison with a prefabricated house of the same size.
In the coming days, I will definitely provide floor plans, as I am also hoping for optimization suggestions in that area.
We appreciate any tips or advice.
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Darkamage26 Nov 2014 19:31Hello,
I’ll keep an eye on this thread, as I have very similar plans.
300,000 is my maximum as well. It sounds like a lot, but I wonder if your ideas can actually be realized within that budget.
I’ve read a lot here already, and if you estimate 20,000 to 30,000 € for additional construction costs, 40,000 € for a basement, 10,000 € for a garage (probably more since you also want a carport extension), and 10,000 € for the kitchen, you’re left with just about 210,000 € for the rest of the house.
Just spend some time reading through the forum, and you’ll see that it will probably be quite difficult to cover all your wishes within the budget.
The experts will surely comment soon.
Best regards
I’ll keep an eye on this thread, as I have very similar plans.
300,000 is my maximum as well. It sounds like a lot, but I wonder if your ideas can actually be realized within that budget.
I’ve read a lot here already, and if you estimate 20,000 to 30,000 € for additional construction costs, 40,000 € for a basement, 10,000 € for a garage (probably more since you also want a carport extension), and 10,000 € for the kitchen, you’re left with just about 210,000 € for the rest of the house.
Just spend some time reading through the forum, and you’ll see that it will probably be quite difficult to cover all your wishes within the budget.
The experts will surely comment soon.
Best regards
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Basti150326 Nov 2014 20:30We want to build in the Marburg region, so rather rural. The first offers from two construction companies for turnkey construction are around 260,000, with most ancillary construction costs apparently covered according to the specifications. But maybe I will still find some missing points here.
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Bauexperte26 Nov 2014 20:33Hello,
Urban villa, KfW 70 standard: €269,000
Usable basement: €50,000
Insulation for basement utility room due to heating: €3,000
External stairway to basement: €6,500
Detached garage 3 x 6 meters (10 x 20 feet) including strip foundations: €6,000
Carport: €4,000
Painting and flooring included in overall price: €20,000
Outdoor areas (only essentials): €10,000
Reserve for extras: €10,000
Kitchen: €10,000
Total so far: €388,500
Even without the basement, you will need to increase your budget.
Edit: 140 sqm (1,507 sqft) footprint including the foundation slab costs €224,000
Regards, Bauexperte
Basti1503 schrieb:140 sqm (1,507 sqft) of living space means a footprint of about 168–170 sqm (1,808–1,830 sqft):
A plot of land is already available, so we set the total budget for the project at €300,000. This should include, for example, the kitchen, garage, and other items. The garden is not included.
Our requirements so far:
- Urban villa with about 140 sqm (1,507 sqft) of living space plus a basement
- Heating currently planned as an air-to-water heat pump with underfloor heating and possibly photovoltaic (but this might change as we continue to explore heating options)
- Open living/dining area, office, and shower toilet on the ground floor
- Bedroom with walk-in closet, 2 children's rooms, and bathroom on the upper floor
- Storage room, technical room with laundry area, and additional storage rooms in the basement
- External access to the basement
- Garage on the north side of the house with enough space to the house; the garage roof should be connected to the house to create a carport (basement access should be located under the carport)
- Possibly build energy efficient to take advantage of available funding if it makes sense (ideology is secondary)
Urban villa, KfW 70 standard: €269,000
Usable basement: €50,000
Insulation for basement utility room due to heating: €3,000
External stairway to basement: €6,500
Detached garage 3 x 6 meters (10 x 20 feet) including strip foundations: €6,000
Carport: €4,000
Painting and flooring included in overall price: €20,000
Outdoor areas (only essentials): €10,000
Reserve for extras: €10,000
Kitchen: €10,000
Total so far: €388,500
Even without the basement, you will need to increase your budget.
Edit: 140 sqm (1,507 sqft) footprint including the foundation slab costs €224,000
Regards, Bauexperte
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Basti150326 Nov 2014 20:42Hello,
In a specific offer we have at hand, the living area is 140 sqm (1,507 sq ft) including a basement and external stairs, built according to the 2009 Energy Saving Ordinance, at about 260,000. (The additional cost for KfW 70 has been requested.) According to our landlord (an independent master roofer and energy consultant), the insulation looks very good. The garage and carport will probably be mostly done as self-construction. There will be no reserve fund; we are not touching our personal savings and plan to use them later for the garden.
In a specific offer we have at hand, the living area is 140 sqm (1,507 sq ft) including a basement and external stairs, built according to the 2009 Energy Saving Ordinance, at about 260,000. (The additional cost for KfW 70 has been requested.) According to our landlord (an independent master roofer and energy consultant), the insulation looks very good. The garage and carport will probably be mostly done as self-construction. There will be no reserve fund; we are not touching our personal savings and plan to use them later for the garden.
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