Building a house from a distance. New construction 300 km away.

Of course it works, however, you can intervene on-site if, for example, you feel you forgot something in the bathroom and see it on-site.

Our general contractor built a house for a family who lived in China for professional reasons. The goal and desire was to move into a new prefab house in Germany. It worked.

Well, if someone claims to see defects during the construction phase, they must be an expert and be there for hours every day. Then hire a surveyor.

Ok I correct: yes it works, but it costs quite a bit more because you really have to assign EVERYTHING and you will have to be very tolerant. Craftsmen do whatever they want.

In any case, it is not recommended. Unless you find a retiree on site who takes care of everything for little money.

In any case, it is not advisable. Unless you find a retiree on site who takes care of everything for little money.

That is extremely helpful now...
Of course, it’s possible.
We will build over 500 kilometers away from the current place of residence. Therefore, we want everything from one source: means building "truly turnkey."
I will certainly be on site for days or weeks during the interior work. Many arrangements can be made via photo/email/WhatsApp.
Having someone on site would be very advantageous. Try to make such contacts (we are working on that too).

However, it also requires a really detailed project phase. Very detailed!
And clear communication instructions. Plus extremely good availability from you by mobile!

If we can do that over more than 500 kilometers distance, you can easily do it too.

That is possible, but not with every general contractor (GU). They must have an extreme customer awareness down to the last craftsman. And you have to plan very, very detailed in advance and, if necessary, bring a somewhat higher "tolerance awareness." Our tiler was very good but usually works with the client on site. That means he works and discusses small details directly on the living object. For example, agreements over the phone were not his strong point. He would be less suitable for remote clients. My heating engineer, for example, is the exact opposite...

Therefore, I find the option with the retiree, who can spend 3-4 hours daily on the construction site, very good. Whether a GU is suitable for "Remote-Bau" you only know afterwards.