ᐅ Looking for a reputable company to build a turnkey, solid construction home in the Stuttgart area
Created on: 5 Jun 2023 11:41
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Lubumax
Hello everyone,
we are looking for a house construction company to build a turnkey solid single-family home for us in the Stuttgart area. The design phase (service phases 1-4) can either be carried out by our own architect or by the construction company in-house. So far, in the region, we have only come across Fermo Massivhaus, which also handles everything up to the finished house through their own architects. We have had initial talks with them and really like their concept. Price-wise, they are probably in the top tier.
Does anyone know of other providers or have experience with companies offering a similarly comprehensive range of services? We have fairly concrete ideas about the floor plan and room program (200 sqm (2,150 sq ft) living area plus likely 50 sqm (540 sq ft) of finished space in the basement).
Thanks in advance.
we are looking for a house construction company to build a turnkey solid single-family home for us in the Stuttgart area. The design phase (service phases 1-4) can either be carried out by our own architect or by the construction company in-house. So far, in the region, we have only come across Fermo Massivhaus, which also handles everything up to the finished house through their own architects. We have had initial talks with them and really like their concept. Price-wise, they are probably in the top tier.
Does anyone know of other providers or have experience with companies offering a similarly comprehensive range of services? We have fairly concrete ideas about the floor plan and room program (200 sqm (2,150 sq ft) living area plus likely 50 sqm (540 sq ft) of finished space in the basement).
Thanks in advance.
Lubumax schrieb:
The main work is supposed to be done by the general contractor. That still remains to be seen (whether they get involved from design phase 4 onwards or just handle the construction).
Lubumax schrieb:
Do you have any architects in the Stuttgart metropolitan area, or what criteria would you use to recommend an architect? I find architects everywhere, and I’m dealing with many for the first time. I find their approach as systematic as I look for, but not so parametric that I could just hand over a recipe for anyone to use. It’s work, not magic. If you’ve already found two, you probably don’t need me for that (though maybe during the preliminary design phase). It doesn’t hurt to get in touch early; I also need lead time.
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Lubumax schrieb:
What is the “correct level of information”?First of all, the right stage of information. For example, a completed design planning phase, followed by a consultation with an architect.Lubumax schrieb:
So, excluding the subjective perception of potential buyers, would you say that wooden houses built to comparable standards have the same or lower maintenance costs and the same durability as masonry houses? Has this ever been analyzed statistically or scientifically? I only ever find “opinions” online.Yes, there are some structural aspects to consider with timber construction, especially regarding certain load cases like water pressure, etc. But if everything is done correctly, there is no reason to doubt that a wooden house can last for a hundred years. Traditional timber-framed houses are, in principle, also wooden houses...
Conversely, constant moisture buildup can also damage masonry – especially modern lightweight bricks. Don’t get me wrong, I have built with clay blocks and would also build a new house with masonry (but also with wood if there were any particular reasons for it), but I don’t hold any quasi-religious belief in this regard.
Regarding scientific studies, I can’t provide any off the top of my head. I suspect appraisal committees might have such data.
Edit: It seems there are studies on this topic by TU Braunschweig and Leipzig University.
Tolentino schrieb:
Above all, the right stage of information. For example, a completed preliminary design and then a consultation with an architect. I have to disagree here: I strongly recommend setting the course during the resting phase between the preliminary design and the design development phase (unless it has already become clear by then that construction type H or S is clearly more suitable for the specific design). Splitting design phase 3 into two parallel tracks would be just as unnecessarily extravagant as having duplicate design phase 4 tasks (architect and general contractor).
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Mausimaus22 Jun 2024 15:57Lubumax schrieb:
Thank you very much, really helpful!
We are currently reviewing the providers. In my opinion, Fermo, U-Haus, Hauser, and Köhler are possible options.
I understood the note about the architect. I have also read your house planning guide.
We want to build using solid construction, so I have the following questions:
1) Where can one find a good architect (Ludwigsburg/Stuttgart and surrounding areas)? We have already asked friends and acquaintances for 3-4 weeks but received no recommendations (some were dissatisfied).
2) Using the specific example of a solid house with a construction company based on your planning guide: In the first step, you would commission service phases 1-2, and then it goes (i) to the preliminary building inquiry and (ii) to different general contractors (GCs), correct – is (ii) before or after the feedback from the preliminary building inquiry?
3) Dough resting phase.
4) And then further: I have not yet understood according to which criteria I decide when the GC takes over, or whether I carry out Module B with the architect and/or the GC (Module B is, according to the blog, service phases 3-5, but elsewhere I thought I had read that you would give service phase 3 as a separate contract to the architect, but the initiator of the idea is supposed to also do service phase 5 – help, I am confused).
And 5)
If the homebuilding company demonstrably has experienced architects (with university degrees, etc.) in-house, from your experience, what speaks against having everything handled “under one roof”?
Thanks, thanks! May I ask which construction company you decided on? We are also currently searching in the Stuttgart area and have Köhler among our top choices.
Best regards
We chose Uhaus. The price was within our budget, while Fermo was expensive and didn’t really accommodate our requirements. With Uhaus, we were able to design our floor plan entirely ourselves. We are currently at the basement slab stage, so the designs, budget, etc., are finalized, and we are now selecting finishes. The standard package is mid-range, I would say, so if you want a few extras or luxury elements, allow an additional 10-15% on top of the Uhaus quote.