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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HansvonKlaus21 Jun 2024 08:48Just spoke with Mr. Hoffmann on the phone. He assured me that it is reinforced. However, instead of using steel mesh, the more expensive alternative of steel fiber concrete was used. Additionally, columns were anchored in the foundation with concrete to provide extra stability.
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HansvonKlaus11 Jul 2024 18:11I had an LED profile installed above the gate. Here are a few pictures:
