ᐅ Shocked by the cost estimate during the planning of our dream home
Created on: 30 Sep 2014 22:06
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ferro
Hello everyone,
after several attempts, we have finally planned our house (1.5 stories plus basement) with dimensions of 9.5m x 12m (31 ft x 39 ft). The floor plan fully meets our expectations. Now the architect has done some costing and brought us back down to earth 😉.
Although we discussed the cost estimate, I still don’t fully understand it. Especially the items for roofing work at 15,000 EUR, drywall work on the upper floor at 9,000 EUR, and then the heating system (gas heating including chimney plus radiators in the basement and underfloor heating on the ground and upper floors) at 45,000 EUR. Oh, and the shell construction was estimated at 95,000 EUR (all net prices).
The house is planned to be built near Darmstadt. What do you think about the plan and the cost estimation for the trades?
after several attempts, we have finally planned our house (1.5 stories plus basement) with dimensions of 9.5m x 12m (31 ft x 39 ft). The floor plan fully meets our expectations. Now the architect has done some costing and brought us back down to earth 😉.
Although we discussed the cost estimate, I still don’t fully understand it. Especially the items for roofing work at 15,000 EUR, drywall work on the upper floor at 9,000 EUR, and then the heating system (gas heating including chimney plus radiators in the basement and underfloor heating on the ground and upper floors) at 45,000 EUR. Oh, and the shell construction was estimated at 95,000 EUR (all net prices).
The house is planned to be built near Darmstadt. What do you think about the plan and the cost estimation for the trades?
Ok, sorry if that came across the wrong way 🙂
We award each trade separately and, after receiving offers, we conduct a follow-up negotiation with a shortlist of providers.
However, considering the overall scaffolding costs in relation to the duration of use, it is more cost-effective to erect it twice rather than leave one standing for a long time. In any case, we end up cross-subsidizing this in the end.
We award each trade separately and, after receiving offers, we conduct a follow-up negotiation with a shortlist of providers.
However, considering the overall scaffolding costs in relation to the duration of use, it is more cost-effective to erect it twice rather than leave one standing for a long time. In any case, we end up cross-subsidizing this in the end.
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Bauexperte3 Oct 2014 12:06Hello,
In total, I don’t think you will need to spend the entire amount “just” for the construction costs including the garage and exterior landscaping; not even in Hessen. The good thing is—you’re unlikely to run into problems if you consider this amount as a fixed figure in your financing.
By the way, you can save money on the garage if you opt for a prefabricated product, unless that is ruled out due to special dimensions.
Regards, Bauexperte
ferro schrieb:
My question is: How realistic are the cost estimates?
In total, I don’t think you will need to spend the entire amount “just” for the construction costs including the garage and exterior landscaping; not even in Hessen. The good thing is—you’re unlikely to run into problems if you consider this amount as a fixed figure in your financing.
By the way, you can save money on the garage if you opt for a prefabricated product, unless that is ruled out due to special dimensions.
Regards, Bauexperte
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Doc.Schnaggls3 Oct 2014 12:31Bauexperte schrieb:
By the way, you can save money on the garage if you opt for a prefabricated product—unless your project requires a custom size that rules this out. Hello,
there are now manufacturers of prefabricated garages that offer so many sizes and intermediate dimensions that it is almost impossible not to find your desired garage among their options.
Unconventional corners and angles are indeed more expensive than the standard rectangular shape, but usually still more affordable than a traditionally brick-built garage.
Best regards,
Dirk
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