Hello everyone,
great to see so much information being shared here to help out!
My question:
We have a budget of 200,000 for a turnkey house construction (including everything!). This means also garden, earthworks, foundation slab, etc. Please assume fully turnkey!
A basement is not necessarily planned, unless someone can convince me that having one, or even a partial basement, would be more cost-effective.
As I said, the house including all additional costs and everything around it should not exceed 200,000.
The plot of land is separate.
My question: Is this budget sufficient?
Alternatively: Would a semi-detached house be cheaper? I assume I would save only one wall and some land, right?
And—please calculate separately—what additional costs would peat soil add, expressed in Euros?
Many thanks in advance for your kind help and efforts!!!!
great to see so much information being shared here to help out!
My question:
We have a budget of 200,000 for a turnkey house construction (including everything!). This means also garden, earthworks, foundation slab, etc. Please assume fully turnkey!
A basement is not necessarily planned, unless someone can convince me that having one, or even a partial basement, would be more cost-effective.
As I said, the house including all additional costs and everything around it should not exceed 200,000.
The plot of land is separate.
My question: Is this budget sufficient?
Alternatively: Would a semi-detached house be cheaper? I assume I would save only one wall and some land, right?
And—please calculate separately—what additional costs would peat soil add, expressed in Euros?
Many thanks in advance for your kind help and efforts!!!!
G
Gluecklich24 Feb 2013 16:07backbone23 schrieb:
Whether it’s a prefabricated house or a solid masonry house, both are completed in about the same time. The prefabricated house is not produced immediately after the planning phase but also has certain waiting periods.Well, it’s not really the same. If construction can start in November, that’s usually not feasible with a solid masonry house. The prefabricated house is ready much faster. Of course, the preparation time must be right.
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backbone2324 Feb 2013 16:30Solid houses can also be built during winter. The company you mentioned, Viebrockhaus, even constructs houses in winter under tents.
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Gluecklich24 Feb 2013 17:39oh, great! well then... if the price would also be right. at least with solid construction, the building permit / planning permission is already included. that should be enough, right??
or does it have to be a semi-detached house after all?
or does it have to be a semi-detached house after all?
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Bauexperte25 Feb 2013 17:02Hello,
A semi-detached house will be less expensive overall due to the smaller plot share; a detached house will be more costly for the same reasons plus the extra exterior wall. Either way, you can build a cozy home of about 145 m² (1560 sq ft) for 250,000 Euros (240,000 Euros minus exterior landscaping in rough construction).
Where are the plots located – in which municipality or city – that you have the choice between detached or semi-detached?
I have already offered to have a conversation with you…
That partly depends on the building envelope – with a semi-detached house, it may be difficult to include a large storage room on the ground floor – as well as other textual requirements. Attached you’ll find one possible solution among many, but one with a building permit.
Have you forgotten that “Der Da” wrote quite a bit to you regarding prefab houses and speed? Prefab houses are not necessarily faster – “finished” only refers to the construction of the exterior shell including the roof. During the production time, masonry builders also have their shell constructions underway; we’re talking at most – and only if at all/depending on workloads – a time advantage of about two weeks.
This forum often discusses this; it comes down to different production methods and is nothing complicated. The provider you mention is one of the more expensive ones on the market, and I doubt your budget will be sufficient – at least not for a detached single-family house.
My advice: first decide what you want. Prefab or masonry, semi-detached or detached – once that’s clear, you have already sorted out a major part.
Best regards from the Rhineland
Gluecklich schrieb:
So, this is how things look for us now:
The plot size will be around 140-145 m² (1506-1560 sq ft) – alternatively, a semi-detached house with about 100 m² (1076 sq ft).
Budget: 430,000 Euros
After deducting additional costs for land and house estimated at around 40,000, roughly 250,000 should remain for the house itself, right??
Well, the garden should be included in that.
Fully finished turnkey. Alternatively, almost finished (except for flooring and walls), but the total sum should still be consistent and not exceeded!
A semi-detached house will be less expensive overall due to the smaller plot share; a detached house will be more costly for the same reasons plus the extra exterior wall. Either way, you can build a cozy home of about 145 m² (1560 sq ft) for 250,000 Euros (240,000 Euros minus exterior landscaping in rough construction).
Where are the plots located – in which municipality or city – that you have the choice between detached or semi-detached?
Gluecklich schrieb:
We have already looked around the market a bit and are going in circles without making progress. The sellers don’t always make it easy… some lack honesty...
I have already offered to have a conversation with you…
Gluecklich schrieb:
Our wish: minimum (!) 145 m² (1560 sq ft), no basement for cost reasons, but with a large storage room on the ground floor (either with the technical room included or with an additional room). Would like a small pantry.
Upstairs: large bedroom, children’s room, bathroom, and a small office.
Since we are tall, we want as few sloped ceilings as possible – either very high knee walls or a shed/flat roof.
Unfortunately, a hip roof is not allowed for us (too bad, because that would provide ceiling height plus storage space).
That partly depends on the building envelope – with a semi-detached house, it may be difficult to include a large storage room on the ground floor – as well as other textual requirements. Attached you’ll find one possible solution among many, but one with a building permit.
Gluecklich schrieb:
Since we want the house erected quickly, prefab house providers have the advantage.
Have you forgotten that “Der Da” wrote quite a bit to you regarding prefab houses and speed? Prefab houses are not necessarily faster – “finished” only refers to the construction of the exterior shell including the roof. During the production time, masonry builders also have their shell constructions underway; we’re talking at most – and only if at all/depending on workloads – a time advantage of about two weeks.
Gluecklich schrieb:
And now initial discussions show that masonry builds are significantly cheaper… hmm… financially certainly interesting! But how about the completion time onsite? And: How can I be sure it won’t cost more in the end?
One provider that might fit this budget, but from whom we have not yet received an offer: Viebrockhaus.
This forum often discusses this; it comes down to different production methods and is nothing complicated. The provider you mention is one of the more expensive ones on the market, and I doubt your budget will be sufficient – at least not for a detached single-family house.
My advice: first decide what you want. Prefab or masonry, semi-detached or detached – once that’s clear, you have already sorted out a major part.
Best regards from the Rhineland
J
Josephine27 Feb 2013 21:07Hello,
that’s always difficult to say. Maybe a website can help you—try searching online for home builders and comparisons. There you can enter your preferences directly (everything that suits you, for example, a bungalow or a single-family house, etc.) and your maximum budget. The site then finds companies that can build within your price range (your 200,000 €) and still offer reliable construction contracts. We saved nearly €9,000 using that site. Just received the contract now.
Good luck with your search!
Josephine
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Hello Josephine,
I have removed the link; please observe the forum rules!
Best regards from the Rhineland
Building Expert
that’s always difficult to say. Maybe a website can help you—try searching online for home builders and comparisons. There you can enter your preferences directly (everything that suits you, for example, a bungalow or a single-family house, etc.) and your maximum budget. The site then finds companies that can build within your price range (your 200,000 €) and still offer reliable construction contracts. We saved nearly €9,000 using that site. Just received the contract now.
Good luck with your search!
Josephine
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Hello Josephine,
I have removed the link; please observe the forum rules!
Best regards from the Rhineland
Building Expert
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