Good morning,
we are currently calculating the costs for building a basic house.
For us, it is clear that doing work ourselves to “finish it” makes no sense. We are extremely unskilled in craftsmanship, won’t be able to manage the time, and we pay such high rent that it probably wouldn’t be worthwhile if a construction project drags on for months because the self-performed work was overestimated.
The initially quoted house price refers to the turnkey stage. As the homeowners, the following tasks would still need to be completed by us to finish the house:
- Filling and sanding of ceiling element or panel joints to create a surface suitable for wallpapering
- Final treatment of the roof structure with glaze or top coat
- Jointing of gaps between plasterboard surfaces with joint filler
- Floor tiling in the kitchen, utility room, and hallway
- Floor coverings
- Painting the steel structure of the staircase
- General painting and wallpapering of walls and ceilings
(I hope I haven’t forgotten anything here; I am referring to the specifications of the finish level we are targeting.)
We were initially quoted that if we want everything fully completed with no further work done ourselves (move-in ready?), we should add approximately 35,000 euros.
My question is: In your opinion, is this a realistic amount to reach the move-in ready status? We are talking about a single-family house of 160 sqm (1,722 sq ft), pitched roof, no basement. Is 35,000 euros estimated too high, would it make more sense to subcontract these tasks to a company? Or is 35,000 euros possibly far from enough?
What should generally be considered when aiming to build a move-in ready house? Which services might homeowners often forget to include in contracts? Thank you for any information!
we are currently calculating the costs for building a basic house.
For us, it is clear that doing work ourselves to “finish it” makes no sense. We are extremely unskilled in craftsmanship, won’t be able to manage the time, and we pay such high rent that it probably wouldn’t be worthwhile if a construction project drags on for months because the self-performed work was overestimated.
The initially quoted house price refers to the turnkey stage. As the homeowners, the following tasks would still need to be completed by us to finish the house:
- Filling and sanding of ceiling element or panel joints to create a surface suitable for wallpapering
- Final treatment of the roof structure with glaze or top coat
- Jointing of gaps between plasterboard surfaces with joint filler
- Floor tiling in the kitchen, utility room, and hallway
- Floor coverings
- Painting the steel structure of the staircase
- General painting and wallpapering of walls and ceilings
(I hope I haven’t forgotten anything here; I am referring to the specifications of the finish level we are targeting.)
We were initially quoted that if we want everything fully completed with no further work done ourselves (move-in ready?), we should add approximately 35,000 euros.
My question is: In your opinion, is this a realistic amount to reach the move-in ready status? We are talking about a single-family house of 160 sqm (1,722 sq ft), pitched roof, no basement. Is 35,000 euros estimated too high, would it make more sense to subcontract these tasks to a company? Or is 35,000 euros possibly far from enough?
What should generally be considered when aiming to build a move-in ready house? Which services might homeowners often forget to include in contracts? Thank you for any information!
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Bauexperte18 Mar 2016 09:59Mizit schrieb:
- Roof truss final treatment with glaze or topcoatAre you sure? You probably mean the roof soffits?Regards, Bauexperte
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nordanney18 Mar 2016 10:24Mizit schrieb:
We were preliminarily calculated that if we want everything fully completed and don’t want to do any work ourselves (move-in ready?), we should add about 35,000 euros.
Now my question: In your opinion, is that a realistic amount to reach move-in ready status? We’re talking about a single-family house of 160 sqm (1,722 sq ft), gable roof, no basement. Is 35,000 too high, would it make more sense to contract these tasks directly to a company? Or might 35,000 euros possibly not be nearly enough?The question is what exactly you want. Laminate flooring at €1.95/sqm (€0.18/sq ft) or exotic hardwood planks at €200/sqm (€18.58/sq ft)? It’s the same with tiles. Should the ceiling be wallpapered or just painted (what are you doing with the walls?) — that affects the quality and effort of plastering and sanding. With your budget, you’ll definitely get the house finished (maybe it could be done cheaper). It can certainly be more expensive if you want.
@nordanney is right, as usual. Of course, it depends on what you want. Wallpaper or plaster? Tiles, parquet, or laminate? This list can go on for quite a while.
If you really don’t want to do anything else, you should also consider how the area around the house will look after construction. Most of the time, it’s just mud or clay soil. Therefore, you should also include the costs for the excavation and landscaping contractor who will design your outdoor area.
If you really don’t want to do anything else, you should also consider how the area around the house will look after construction. Most of the time, it’s just mud or clay soil. Therefore, you should also include the costs for the excavation and landscaping contractor who will design your outdoor area.
Masipulami18 Mar 2016 10:51Yes, and the costs can add up quickly.
So far, we have completed the driveway, entrance area, and everything else at the front. Now we are working on the two terraces, a wall, and laying the lawn.
Altogether, we are currently at about 30,000 € (approximately 32,000 USD), and there will definitely be a few more items to add.
So far, we have completed the driveway, entrance area, and everything else at the front. Now we are working on the two terraces, a wall, and laying the lawn.
Altogether, we are currently at about 30,000 € (approximately 32,000 USD), and there will definitely be a few more items to add.
Thank you for your answers!
Since we are still quite early in the process and have not yet visited any sample showrooms, I can only give a very rough answer at this point.
So, plain plaster on the walls is not an option; I personally find that visually unappealing. In our current rental apartment, we have ceilings and walls covered with normal white wallpaper with a slight texture, nothing high-end, and that’s what we imagine...
Flooring: Since we still have small children who will likely remain small for about the next 10 years, we don’t want to install anything extremely expensive and then regret it later when ride-on toys, sharp stones, and similar things leave marks. So, real wood is not necessary in the living room, but a good wood look is important. Otherwise, I quite like light, wood-grain glossy tiles. The children's room floors will be fitted with something functional.
Is this roughly realistic?
Since we are still quite early in the process and have not yet visited any sample showrooms, I can only give a very rough answer at this point.
So, plain plaster on the walls is not an option; I personally find that visually unappealing. In our current rental apartment, we have ceilings and walls covered with normal white wallpaper with a slight texture, nothing high-end, and that’s what we imagine...
Flooring: Since we still have small children who will likely remain small for about the next 10 years, we don’t want to install anything extremely expensive and then regret it later when ride-on toys, sharp stones, and similar things leave marks. So, real wood is not necessary in the living room, but a good wood look is important. Otherwise, I quite like light, wood-grain glossy tiles. The children's room floors will be fitted with something functional.
Is this roughly realistic?
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