Cost estimation construction project semi-detached house

Sabine, even if this is a bit off topic. The garage comes from Rekers, they also have a website. Version 6 by 3. Rekersskin plastered, Hörmann steel up-and-over door, side entrance door. All in white without electricity, only cable duct. Sold by our general contractor with two strip foundations made of concrete, 7100,- gross.

I also have an offer here from Rekers for about 11,000 euros. The garage is 3x8 m. However, the foundation is not included, but a sectional door is. I don’t understand how one can end up at only 7000 euros with foundation.

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Sabine

Garage RF 260 3600,-, plaster 300,-, foundation 800,-, back door 400,-, transport and installation assistance 500,-, gate 650,-, totals 6250, plus tax minus some discount 7150,- That's his offer. Maybe he sells many of them and has better equity?

Hessen vs. Schleswig Holstein must be the answer. Many of the prices that Nordlys credibly mentions are simply fantasy here in the southwest of Germany. The wage level must be different, just like the expectations. Nordlys has already made convincing explanations about this as well.

That may be. However, Rekers is from NRW. And I can't imagine that he offers differently in SH than in Kassel or Darmstadt. More likely, the representative or intermediary is charging extra. Or does Rekers sell directly to curly? One adjustment could be the external dimension. Our general contractor urgently recommended three by six and nothing else, because two of those fit on the saddle trailer, no overwidth, no convoy with police escort, no heavy transport. That saves enormous transport costs, which would rise exorbitantly with other dimensions. That’s his explanation. Karsten

I also often have the feeling that many builders simply shy away from price negotiations.

However, I should already know where a fair price would be. And you can also negotiate a win-win situation. For example, the garage could come first and then serve as a construction shed and as a lockable storage for stuff. It benefits the craftsmen, benefits you if there is some concession in return. Karsten