Are the items in these sampling centers really too expensive?

I read this on the internet. It was often pointed out that the items in these sample centers were overpriced. Would it be cheaper if you chose the things somewhere else? What are your experiences? We are thinking about buying a new Okal house. Thanks and regards

Well, that's unfortunately how it is... that's where the money is made, which one might not have dared to ask for in competition before... and here... here you can strike without punishment. You would have bad luck with a provider with their own sampling center... unless you decide on a different construction solution...

The companies will claim that they can only sample these items... or if you were to provide alternatives, the surcharge would be just as high... The only option left is then to forego everything that is outside the standard.

In this sense... good luck with the [Okal Haus-Häuschen].

I agree with BauLine. If you want to know what your house with your equipment could cost, just google construction prices, etc. By now, one or the other portal has appeared and deals with this topic. Of course, you can have your [Bauleistungsbeschreibung] calculated according to your needs, for example by Okal Haus.
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Claudius

Hello,

I read this on the internet. It was often mentioned that the items in these selection centers were overpriced. Would it be cheaper if you chose the things elsewhere? What are your experiences? We are considering buying a new Okal house.

BauLine has already explained most of it, perhaps the following as well:

OKAL, then Allkauf Haus and Massa Haus belong to the Deutsche Fertighaus Holding group; until about a year ago, Okal Haus was a very high-priced provider, as was sometimes Allkauf Haus. Apart from the fact that a prefabricated house—especially a seriously calculated one—always has to be more expensive, I increasingly find that they have apparently reduced their offer prices. That would suggest that BauLine’s assumption about selection centers is probably not entirely wrong, because the calculation has to add up in the end.

If you decide on Okal Haus, you will probably have to choose in their specified selection center. Keep in mind that making selections in a single day is an enormous effort/stress; plan enough time and have your children—if any—well cared for. Another tip: initially insist that they always show you the "standard" for each trade first (in my opinion, it is legitimate that the external suppliers want to increase their share of the cake); standardized contract components are not necessarily the worst choice in advance. If you don’t like the selection, you can always purchase extras or have one or the other trade—probably sanitary and tiles here—carried out on your own. I doubt that Okal Haus will let you choose from sources you find yourself and then also install these products.

Kind regards

Today the Okal consultant was with us. We went through the cost breakdown together; I found it positive that we can go to the sample selection without signing a contract. The consultant will accompany us. Afterwards, we will put together a corrected cost plan again.

We have already received a statement of the additional construction costs.

If you decide on Okal, you will probably have to make your selections at their specified sampling center.

Yes, that's what I thought.

Keep in mind that completing the sampling in one day is a huge effort/stress; plan enough time and have your children – if you have any – well cared for.

Our consultant even suggested 2 days. The children will be well taken care of during that time.

Another tip: insist first on always being shown the "standard" per trade (in my opinion, it is legitimate that the external suppliers want to increase their share of the pie); standardized contract components are not necessarily the worst choice. If you don’t like the selection, you can always buy extras or carry out the odd trade – here probably plumbing and tiles – in EL. I doubt that Okal allows you to choose suppliers on your own and then installs these products.

That is a very good tip which we will definitely keep in mind. Thank you very much.

OKAL, then Allkauf Haus and Massa Haus belong to the Deutsche Fertighaus Holding Group; until about a year ago Okal Haus was a very high-priced provider.

So we approached various prefab house consultants at a model house exhibition; with Weberhaus and Bodenseehaus, for example, the whole thing would be much more expensive for us.

So we are leaning strongly towards Okal Haus, since they have the building plot in the location we prefer. We haven’t signed anything yet. He is already planning the floor plan with us, has provided us with the costs, and has now been here three times. The floor plan already appeals to us. He makes a serious impression, definitely so far, but we shall wait and see. It’s not over yet.

Yesterday we went for the sampling. Not the 2 days, but just to take a preliminary look to see if we would also find something in the standard range, and what can I say: We were pleasantly surprised, the people were really nice and we saw that it is branded goods. We will definitely find something there in the standard range, that much is certain. Whether the same items are also available on the open market at this price level, I don't know because I haven't checked that yet. Regards