Construction contract with prefabricated house manufacturer - should an expert review it?

  • Erstellt am 2015-04-03 14:34:27

kernm23

2015-04-03 14:34:27
  • #1
Is it sensible to have the construction contract with the prefabricated house manufacturer (Weberhaus, Schwörerhaus or Keitel-Haus) reviewed by experts? We are more interested in the technical examination than the legal one. Do you also get information regarding the reasonableness of the prices? Who has experience with construction contracts from the aforementioned manufacturers? We have not yet decided on a manufacturer. Favorite is Keitel-Haus. What costs can be expected for the examination? Where can objections arise? Since much is only decided during the sampling phase, this cannot be checked, right? Is the contract adjusted again after the sampling?
 

Bauexperte

2015-04-03 15:43:11
  • #2
Curious question ... if you have already largely committed to a provider ... what do you discuss in the consultation meetings? Rhineland greetings
 

kernm23

2015-04-03 16:57:20
  • #3
thank you very much for the kind help
 

Voki1

2015-04-03 20:21:56
  • #4


I consider it sensible if you yourself don't really have much expertise in this area. I also gave my construction description to the expert to review, but without a specific examination order. If he wants to accompany the construction, I found it appropriate that he reviews the construction description and informs me free of charge about noticeable matters and his basic opinion. He did that and also gave a few very helpful suggestions, which I was largely able to implement.

An examination of the construction description doesn't cost a fortune. I would estimate it somewhere around 250 - 300 euros if it is not basically done free of charge. Of course, it also depends on the individual case. If you get a construction description of three pages with colorful pictures, then it will probably be more complex because essentially a usable construction description must first be created from that. Then it might be questionable whether the contractor is willing to accept the many changes. But that is also part of selecting the provider, so that’s completely fine.

Various objections can arise. A common one is the use of general descriptions such as "a stylish washbasin." That would probably mean "the cheapest washbasin you can get somewhere." This happens to all components, and you will not know what exactly in detail will be used for your construction. The main task here is that nearly all services are described in detail (Washbasin Villeroy & Boch, Omnia ballaballa, 60 cm, with single-lever mixer "Wassermarsch" by HansGrohe).

But the execution can also deviate from today's standard. Essentially, private autonomy applies. Almost everything can be agreed upon between the parties. Even one-sided unfavorable contracts, as long as certain limits are not exceeded.

The selection of fittings then provides more clarity here. The details chosen during the selection of fittings should again be recorded in detail. Normally, the construction descriptions provide a certain selection here, and during the fittings selection, you choose something from this selection. Deviating choices regularly mean an additional cost (and upward there are hardly any limits).

Here I can only give the recommendation to be clear about the detailed features BEFORE signing the contract and to negotiate prices for higher-quality equipment variants BEFORE signing the contract. The position for realistic prices is simply better. Once you have signed, the price for extra/better equipment can essentially be dictated. That is rather unfavorable if you want to pay reasonably.

By the way, I don't think much of extortionate negotiations, especially if you value a good and smooth construction process. Everyone has to make a living from their performance, and that also applies to the contractors. Good services regularly cost more than what is charged for mediocre/poor services. Stay away from supposed bargain offers. I don't think contractors will forgo their margin just because you want to build cheaply; therefore, savings will be made elsewhere, and that is often with the craftsmen, who will save on you.

Did I forget anything? If so, just ask.
 

kernm23

2015-04-03 21:31:47
  • #5
What approximate cost should one plan for construction supervision by an expert? How does that work? How often is the expert on the construction site?
 

Voki1

2015-04-04 21:20:43
  • #6
That really depends on what exactly you want to have checked. I have initially planned approximately €3,000 and am confident that we will be below that. He will come to the construction site about 8 times (according to detailed construction phases) and write a report for each visit. I definitely want him to be present at the acceptance as well.
 

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