ᐅ Prefabricated House Expert – A Worthwhile Investment or a Waste of Money?
Created on: 25 Sep 2019 11:29
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Hitokiri-666
Hello everyone,
Is it worth hiring a prefab house expert?
We are still at the very beginning of our home building plans. If we’re lucky and secure a plot in our town, we want to build a single-family house (about 140–160 square meters (1506–1722 square feet) of living space, with a basement) on it if possible.
We have already decided that we want to build a prefab house.
Last weekend, we had two consultation appointments at the Poing building center. A certain Tobias Beuler, who presents himself as an expert on prefab houses and writes many different contributions on the subject, offers his services for contract negotiation, construction supervision, supplier selection, etc. (for a fee, of course).
Has anyone had experience with this gentleman, positive or negative? Does it make sense for a layperson to have such an expert at their side, or is it unnecessary wasted money, considering that over time you can acquire the expert knowledge yourself?
Thanks in advance!
Is it worth hiring a prefab house expert?
We are still at the very beginning of our home building plans. If we’re lucky and secure a plot in our town, we want to build a single-family house (about 140–160 square meters (1506–1722 square feet) of living space, with a basement) on it if possible.
We have already decided that we want to build a prefab house.
Last weekend, we had two consultation appointments at the Poing building center. A certain Tobias Beuler, who presents himself as an expert on prefab houses and writes many different contributions on the subject, offers his services for contract negotiation, construction supervision, supplier selection, etc. (for a fee, of course).
Has anyone had experience with this gentleman, positive or negative? Does it make sense for a layperson to have such an expert at their side, or is it unnecessary wasted money, considering that over time you can acquire the expert knowledge yourself?
Thanks in advance!
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Bauherr7727 Mar 2020 12:17Hello Hitokiri,
the "prefabricated house expert" is, as KingSong correctly pointed out, not a true independent expert but a salesperson. He sells his services and at the same time receives commissions from the companies he recommends (prefabricated house manufacturers and basement construction companies). Those looking for serious and independent advice, offer and contract reviews, as well as professional construction supervision, should turn to homeowners’ protection associations (such as Bauherren-Schutzbund or Verband privater Bauherren) or consumer protection agencies. Especially these specialized protection associations offer their services for a small fee and guarantee independence.
the "prefabricated house expert" is, as KingSong correctly pointed out, not a true independent expert but a salesperson. He sells his services and at the same time receives commissions from the companies he recommends (prefabricated house manufacturers and basement construction companies). Those looking for serious and independent advice, offer and contract reviews, as well as professional construction supervision, should turn to homeowners’ protection associations (such as Bauherren-Schutzbund or Verband privater Bauherren) or consumer protection agencies. Especially these specialized protection associations offer their services for a small fee and guarantee independence.
Bauherr77 schrieb:
The "prefabricated house expert" is indeed, as KingSong correctly pointed out, not a genuine expert but a salesperson. He sells his services and simultaneously receives commissions from the companies he recommends (prefab house companies and prefab basement companies). Anyone seeking serious and independent advice, offer and contract reviews, and expert construction supervision, ... is, as I already explained in my post see #28
11ant schrieb:
Before going to bed, I had some spare time and browsed Mr. Beuler’s website. And: yes, the guy hasn’t reinvented the wheel. But – which may surprise some of my loyal readers here – I have to say that in the vast world of “builder, give me your money” I have so far seen nothing comparable. in my opinion not badly advised at all with this "expert." His website contains a lot of content that educates a single-family home builder – who is usually a layperson – to a respectable degree. If the package also includes an affiliate element that allows this educational content to be provided free of charge to readers, I find nothing objectionable about that. It seems to me there is a significant difference between an expert having a tendency to emphasize certain advantages and an expert – which I did not read there – who would spread hatred or misinformation about other construction methods. If his website helps a prospective builder end up “clicking through” to a home provider, the "expert" has generated leads for the home provider. You can’t run a website of this quality just out of goodwill. That a home provider rewards this is not necessarily corrupting – this can be handled transparently (and also communicated clearly to the interested party). I have rarely seen so much "value added" and so little "funnel" on such a website – respect. Consumer protection agencies, from my point of view, are more suitable for the audience that feels well advised by a broad but shallow expertise like ZDF's “WISO” – not me.
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11ant schrieb:
His website contains a lot of content that helps a single-family home builder—who is usually a layperson—to become quite knowledgeable to a respectable degree.Sorry, just saw it now: of course it has to be "aufschlaut" (becomes knowledgeable).https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
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majuhenema5 Jan 2021 00:35Are there any updates or experiences here?
Has anyone specifically booked a service and can share their feedback?
Has anyone specifically booked a service and can share their feedback?
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Pinkiponk6 Jan 2021 08:22majuhenema schrieb:
Are there any updates or experiences?
Has anyone specifically booked a service and can share their feedback? So far, I have booked one service (review of the construction specifications and contract) and I am very satisfied. Furthermore, I believe that, with his good connections in the industry, he could potentially act as a kind of mediator or similar, if there should ever be a minor conflict or if someone wanted to seek his advice and possibly support (of course for a fee). His fee is reasonable to me. You can still hire an additional “court-certified” expert if needed.
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majuhenema6 Jan 2021 11:17Thank you for your response. Since our construction project has been ongoing and repeatedly postponed for several years, I have been following the prefabricated house experts for some time and have generally found their input very reasonable and helpful. The service you have booked is something I would like to “wish for my birthday.” We have appointments scheduled in the coming weeks with five turnkey providers (3x solid construction, 2x timber frame).
I am mainly wondering about two things:
1. Can they evaluate solid construction just as well as timber frame construction?
2. How open-ended is their assessment, considering I get the impression they specialize in timber frame construction?
I am mainly wondering about two things:
1. Can they evaluate solid construction just as well as timber frame construction?
2. How open-ended is their assessment, considering I get the impression they specialize in timber frame construction?