Construction costs are currently skyrocketing

Retirees and soon-to-be retirees, we have enough of them here in the settlement. They then build the 90-100 sqm bungalow with double garage. 50 sqm without anything and the neighbors right on top of you is not the desire.

Partially not allowed: electrical and sanitary work done by oneself.

Well - chasing slots, pulling cables, plastering in boxes, to stick with the example of electrical work, make up 90% of the effort in the trade. You can definitely do that yourself.

That may be so, but for that you need an electrician who then makes the connection on that basis and still offers a warranty. Many do not do that.

That may be true, but for that you need an electrician who then makes the connection on that basis and still offers a warranty. Many don't do that.

My experience: Most do that. Even very gladly, because it is easy money.
I prefer to take care of the big construction sites and quickly grab the money on the single-family house ;)

Yes, I would think so too, but actually my experience is exactly the opposite. Maybe it's also a big city thing.

Ok, for the electrical inspection, yes. For that you need Wilhelm from the master, but what is not doable by yourself in plumbing? The house connection outside the property? Back then I called the city because I thought it would be a good idea to check/renew the 100-year-old sewage pipes, and the city said they do it themselves and also decide themselves when it is done. I wouldn’t have been able to renew it (have it done), which I found strange.