Hello everyone,
We are currently planning a bungalow with garage access and are unsure whether it is better to plan for a prefabricated garage or to have a masonry one built. The dimensions (special) are currently 3.5 x 9 meters (11.5 x 29.5 feet), as we also want to accommodate bikes and a workbench.
So, one door plus a window facing the garden and a side door into the house.
Our construction company (still in the offer phase) has quoted us about 15,000 EUR for a prefabricated garage and said that a masonry one would cost at least 22,000 EUR. There is also the statement that with a masonry garage too much interior space is lost. However, with a prefabricated garage, I have two complete walls of the house and the garage standing directly next to each other.
What is better in your opinion? And is the price realistic?
We are currently planning a bungalow with garage access and are unsure whether it is better to plan for a prefabricated garage or to have a masonry one built. The dimensions (special) are currently 3.5 x 9 meters (11.5 x 29.5 feet), as we also want to accommodate bikes and a workbench.
So, one door plus a window facing the garden and a side door into the house.
Our construction company (still in the offer phase) has quoted us about 15,000 EUR for a prefabricated garage and said that a masonry one would cost at least 22,000 EUR. There is also the statement that with a masonry garage too much interior space is lost. However, with a prefabricated garage, I have two complete walls of the house and the garage standing directly next to each other.
What is better in your opinion? And is the price realistic?
Hello building expert.
Thank you for your input.
We do not have the building permit / planning permission yet, as we are still comparing offers.
Is there a general rule of thumb for how long after approval the garage should be built?
What happens if that time period expires? Would there be negative consequences if I want to apply for approval again?
Thank you for your input.
We do not have the building permit / planning permission yet, as we are still comparing offers.
Is there a general rule of thumb for how long after approval the garage should be built?
What happens if that time period expires? Would there be negative consequences if I want to apply for approval again?
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Bauexperte23 Nov 2011 10:55Hello,
The building application only states garage; therefore, it doesn’t matter what you actually build later, as long as you do not exceed the approved dimensions.
That is the least of the possible problems; often, strip foundations settle unevenly because the soil beneath the garage was not compacted in layers.
Kind regards
pinguin schrieb:
Thanks for the informative discussion ....
if I get approval for a prefabricated garage but later want to build a masonry one instead, what then? (without changing the dimensions ...)
The building application only states garage; therefore, it doesn’t matter what you actually build later, as long as you do not exceed the approved dimensions.
pinguin schrieb:
I also see the problem of the access door from the prefabricated garage to the house, even if the construction company currently says it’s no problem![ /QUOTE]
They can say that; it will last about 5 years.
[Quote="pinguin, post: 29056"]How will the two walls be sealed against each other?
That is the least of the possible problems; often, strip foundations settle unevenly because the soil beneath the garage was not compacted in layers.
Kind regards
B
Bauexperte23 Nov 2011 13:07Hello,
Basically, this is only possible if you, for example, purchase a 5-phase inspection or more from TÜV or an external expert and clearly communicate your requirements regarding the inspection; make sure you receive the reports.
However, I don’t want to hide that even with a general contractor (GC) and so-called expertise, I have seen cases where steel reinforcement according to the structural design was "forgotten" in the attic floor. You must always ensure—when hiring externally—that there is absolutely no conflict of interest with the GC to be contracted! With small to medium building projects—which is why I like working with them—such serious errors are fortunately very rare and usually only occur on really bad days.
Take a look at my homepage, where you will find, among other things, a link to where you can buy independent expert advice from your local area.
Kind regards
pinguin schrieb:
Is there any way to secure the foundations?
Basically, this is only possible if you, for example, purchase a 5-phase inspection or more from TÜV or an external expert and clearly communicate your requirements regarding the inspection; make sure you receive the reports.
However, I don’t want to hide that even with a general contractor (GC) and so-called expertise, I have seen cases where steel reinforcement according to the structural design was "forgotten" in the attic floor. You must always ensure—when hiring externally—that there is absolutely no conflict of interest with the GC to be contracted! With small to medium building projects—which is why I like working with them—such serious errors are fortunately very rare and usually only occur on really bad days.
Take a look at my homepage, where you will find, among other things, a link to where you can buy independent expert advice from your local area.
Kind regards
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