ᐅ Planning the Construction of a Mid-Terrace House

Hello,

horoz33 schrieb:
We are planning to build a mid-terrace house. We have already purchased the plot. What do we need to do now? What do I need in order, for example architect, structural engineer, etc.? What should we start with?

You should basically start by securing solid financing, then proceed with: 1. Preliminary site survey, 2. Architect, during the building permit/planning permission phase 4. Soil expert, and after approval 5. Structural engineer.

horoz33 schrieb:
Is it better if I get everything from one source, for example the architect, structural engineer, site management?

That depends on how much money you are willing or have to invest, whether you want to be involved in the process, and other factors. Judging from the photo, I estimate that you will need about EUR 170,000 without and about EUR 210,000 with a basement, each plus additional construction costs of around EUR 30,000–35,000, assuming a house size of 7.0 x 10.0 m (23 x 33 ft).

Were the existing houses built with or without basements?

Kind regards

Hello meecrob,

no problem.

Meecrob schrieb:
Thanks horoz for the picture. I really hadn’t seen it like that before.

Hello Bauexperte,

Thank you for your reply.

This picture is just a sample. The house we want to build will be 7.36 m (24 feet) wide and 11.45 m (38 feet) long.

We have already paid for the land. I believe financing will not be a problem for us (we hope).

I have already obtained the site plan from the local authority. I also have a development plan with the building regulations. Currently, I am looking for an architect. Architects’ fees vary quite a bit.

For example, architectural services include:
- Preparation of preliminary design plans for financing or planning permission
- Preparation of the building application for the building permit process
- Non-binding construction management declaration (4 copies)

Surveying services:
- Preparation of site plan (3 copies)
- Staking out, marking

Structural engineering services:
- Structural calculation (1 copy)
- Reinforcement plans (2 copies) including steel lists

Prices apply with a minimum purchase of building materials (of choice) up to 10,000 Euro.

Subtotal: 5,700 Euro
19% VAT: 1,083 Euro
Total: 6,783 Euro

Alternatively, as needed:
- Notification procedure (3 copies) – 650 Euro
- Measurement of floor plans for masonry and drainage, scale 1:50 (2 copies) – 750 Euro
- Heat demand calculation (1 copy) (additional charge for KfW 70 standard: 200 Euro) – 390 Euro
- Energy certificate – 70 Euro

All prices are exclusive of applicable VAT, currently 19%.

When purchasing a building kit, site visits by the construction manager are included.

Best regards,

horoz33

Do I need a geotechnical engineer? Because there are already three houses built on the site. Do I still need one? What is the purpose of the geotechnical engineer?

Best regards,

horoz33

Bauexperte schrieb:
Hello,

You should basically start by clarifying solid financing, then: 1. preliminary site plan, 2. architect, during the building permit phase 4. geotechnical engineer, and after approval 5. structural engineer.

It depends on how much money you want to or have to invest, whether you want to have influence or not, etc. Judging by the photo, I estimate you will have to budget around 170,000 Euro without and around 210,000 Euro with a basement, plus ancillary construction costs of about 30,000 to 35,000 Euro, assuming a house size of 7.0 x 10.0 m (23 x 33 feet).

Were the neighboring houses built with or without basements?

Kind regards

Hello,

horoz33 schrieb:
Do I need a soil expert? Because there are already 3 houses built there, do I still need one? What is the purpose of the soil expert?

Even if there are already existing buildings, a soil investigation should be carried out. It provides your architect or general contractor with important information about the soil structure, for example. Do you know what the neighbor’s contractor has done underground? What if contaminated soil is discovered specifically on your property, etc.?

Kind regards

Thank you, Bauexperte, your post contains a lot of useful information that I can make use of.

Bauexperte schrieb:
Hello,


Take a look at my website (link is in my signature), specifically under
kleine-baulexika-u-v-m/warum-bodengutachten where you will find all the explanations.

Even if there is already existing construction on the site, a soil survey should be conducted because it provides important information to your architect or general contractor (GC), for example, about the soil composition. Do you know what ground conditions the neighbor’s GC has caused? What if your property contains contamination or other hazards?

Best regards

Hello horoz3,

I recently worked on a similar project to yours. In your case, as with mine, the houses on the outside were already built, and I planned and offered the middle one. By the way, the statement from Meecrob is not correct that terraced houses are connected and only have separating internal walls. In fact, each house in the terrace is independent and separated by special fire protection walls. Sometimes all the houses in the row share one technical system (heating), but this is uncommon. If you can provide me with more information about the plot and the houses that are already built (preferably by private message), I can assist you further.

Best regards,
CADAMaRa