Hello everyone,
I am still at the very beginning of my house planning. The plot of land is already secured and owned by my family. The house is planned as a replacement build in a rural area. Construction is not expected to start for about 5 years, but I think it makes sense to start familiarizing myself with the process now, especially since I am very interested in it.
At the moment, I am considering which partner I want to work with for building the house. A developer or general contractor is not an option for me. Although I am not a trained tradesperson, I definitely want to contribute some of the work myself (drywall, tiling, flooring, painting, preliminary electrical work, drywall, etc.). For me, the financial aspect isn’t the only consideration; it would be very rewarding to have actively helped build the house myself.
I fully understand that self-building is not for beginners, so I plan to hire professionals for many trades. Since I have many friends in my network who run their own local craft businesses (carpenter, civil engineer, electrician), some of the trades are basically already assigned. I can also assist as a helper in some of these areas.
I will personally handle all coordination with the authorities, as I work in the public sector myself and am familiar with the procedures. A friend of mine will also be drawing the plans.
However, I am unsure whether, and to what extent, I should hire an architect. Ultimately, I would only want to engage one (please let me know if I am overlooking something) for construction supervision and to coordinate the remaining trades (shell construction, heating, plumbing, etc.). Based on your experience, are architects generally willing to take on only these tasks? Or would it perhaps make more sense to hire a building surveyor instead?
I welcome any criticism or advice and would appreciate any feedback. If anything about my approach seems off to you, please let me know.
Good luck
Max
I am still at the very beginning of my house planning. The plot of land is already secured and owned by my family. The house is planned as a replacement build in a rural area. Construction is not expected to start for about 5 years, but I think it makes sense to start familiarizing myself with the process now, especially since I am very interested in it.
At the moment, I am considering which partner I want to work with for building the house. A developer or general contractor is not an option for me. Although I am not a trained tradesperson, I definitely want to contribute some of the work myself (drywall, tiling, flooring, painting, preliminary electrical work, drywall, etc.). For me, the financial aspect isn’t the only consideration; it would be very rewarding to have actively helped build the house myself.
I fully understand that self-building is not for beginners, so I plan to hire professionals for many trades. Since I have many friends in my network who run their own local craft businesses (carpenter, civil engineer, electrician), some of the trades are basically already assigned. I can also assist as a helper in some of these areas.
I will personally handle all coordination with the authorities, as I work in the public sector myself and am familiar with the procedures. A friend of mine will also be drawing the plans.
However, I am unsure whether, and to what extent, I should hire an architect. Ultimately, I would only want to engage one (please let me know if I am overlooking something) for construction supervision and to coordinate the remaining trades (shell construction, heating, plumbing, etc.). Based on your experience, are architects generally willing to take on only these tasks? Or would it perhaps make more sense to hire a building surveyor instead?
I welcome any criticism or advice and would appreciate any feedback. If anything about my approach seems off to you, please let me know.
Good luck
Max
BauMaxl schrieb:
Drywall, tiling, flooring, painting, preliminary electrical work, drywall, etc.) I’m realizing that except for drywall and electrical work, you usually have to do the rest yourself even when hiring a general contractor (GC). Many people also take on drywall and the preliminary electrical work themselves as subcontractors.
So, it’s not much different overall. However, I would only recommend drywall and roof insulation to my worst enemy if they plan to do it themselves.
ypg schrieb:
I would only recommend drywall installation, including roof insulation, as a DIY project to my worst enemy.Especially the kind of drywall work that people like to use as a substitute for detailed plans ;-)https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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BauMaxl schrieb:
I have professional experience in construction law myself, and the responsible caseworker works in my office. Therefore, I think I can handle the legal building permit aspects myself.It does not sound like you have authorization to submit building documents. Therefore, your role will likely be limited to receiving official correspondence and following up or expediting matters informally. You should also know that not just one caseworker but several departments need to approve. Just like all other builders, you will experience delays.Similar topics