Greetings,
We are planning to build a garage next to our single-family house. We have requested several quotes and are surprised by how much they vary. We contacted the following companies: Zapf, Rekers, Hoffmann, and K-Plus. We also noticed that the prices for installing strip foundations fluctuate dramatically, ranging from 3,000 to 5,000€ (approximately $3,200 to $5,300). Wouldn’t a large concrete slab be more cost-effective?
Garage dimensions: 2.95 x 9 meters (9.7 x 29.5 feet), including an extension. The specifications were always the same: Hörmann sectional door, Hörmann door and drive, electrical package.
Quotes:
Hoffmann: 30,000€ (about $31,700)
Zapf: 21,000€ (about $22,200)
Rekers: 17,000€ (about $18,000)
K-Plus: 12,000€ (about $12,700)
Except for Hoffmann, all providers add extra costs for the foundation and crane. Additionally, there is the electrical subcontractor’s fee. Our favorite is Hoffmann because of the material quality and the fact that no crane or foundation is required, but 30,000€+ is quite expensive. With Rekers, we appreciate the TÜV certification and the fact that the electrical wiring is installed flush in the walls; they are also the only provider offering this in their package. Zapf and K-Plus have many dissatisfied customers, and Zapf is still quite pricey.
What are your experiences, or are there other providers known for delivering quality that we might contact? By the way, a steel or wooden garage is not an option for us.
Best regards
We are planning to build a garage next to our single-family house. We have requested several quotes and are surprised by how much they vary. We contacted the following companies: Zapf, Rekers, Hoffmann, and K-Plus. We also noticed that the prices for installing strip foundations fluctuate dramatically, ranging from 3,000 to 5,000€ (approximately $3,200 to $5,300). Wouldn’t a large concrete slab be more cost-effective?
Garage dimensions: 2.95 x 9 meters (9.7 x 29.5 feet), including an extension. The specifications were always the same: Hörmann sectional door, Hörmann door and drive, electrical package.
Quotes:
Hoffmann: 30,000€ (about $31,700)
Zapf: 21,000€ (about $22,200)
Rekers: 17,000€ (about $18,000)
K-Plus: 12,000€ (about $12,700)
Except for Hoffmann, all providers add extra costs for the foundation and crane. Additionally, there is the electrical subcontractor’s fee. Our favorite is Hoffmann because of the material quality and the fact that no crane or foundation is required, but 30,000€+ is quite expensive. With Rekers, we appreciate the TÜV certification and the fact that the electrical wiring is installed flush in the walls; they are also the only provider offering this in their package. Zapf and K-Plus have many dissatisfied customers, and Zapf is still quite pricey.
What are your experiences, or are there other providers known for delivering quality that we might contact? By the way, a steel or wooden garage is not an option for us.
Best regards
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HansvonKlaus11 May 2023 10:56I have tried several times on Hammer and even sent inquiries. Unfortunately, no one was interested.
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motorradsilke11 May 2023 11:07Try again in half a year. Many construction companies will have to build things like this to avoid insolvency. Or build it yourself;)
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HansvonKlaus16 Jun 2023 00:08So, Mr. Hoffmann was at our place yesterday and gave the approval. So it will now be a garage made of aerated concrete blocks, measuring 3m x 10m (10ft x 33ft).
Unfortunately, we have to take care of some preliminary work ourselves, such as the ground preparation, electrical installation, and drainage. Considering the price, this is almost outrageous. A major disadvantage is the long waiting time of 3–4 months and up to 4 weeks for completion. Rekers would have finished it in 6 weeks. But when you have no other choice, you just have to accept it.
Many thanks for your support 🙂
Unfortunately, we have to take care of some preliminary work ourselves, such as the ground preparation, electrical installation, and drainage. Considering the price, this is almost outrageous. A major disadvantage is the long waiting time of 3–4 months and up to 4 weeks for completion. Rekers would have finished it in 6 weeks. But when you have no other choice, you just have to accept it.
Many thanks for your support 🙂
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HansvonKlaus16 Jun 2023 13:48Quick question about the foundation. Does it have to or should it be frost-proof? Because they only calculated a slab foundation for us with 18cm (7 inches) plus 5cm (2 inches) of additional concrete. I thought it should be 80cm (31 inches) all around. And from what I have read, frost protection starts at 80cm (31 inches).
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WilderSueden16 Jun 2023 14:02Foundations for buildings should always be below the frost line. If the slab-on-grade foundation does not have a frost skirt, the footing should be installed below the frost line.
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HansvonKlaus6 Oct 2023 22:10Finally, it will start in November. It took quite a while. But so far, I am very satisfied with Hoffmann. The gentleman is very nice and always reachable. They were even able to install a window according to our wishes. 2m long and 60cm high (casement window)
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