Danwood Family - Project realistic?

Hello SeppWeller,
what is your current status – we are also currently at a similar point.
The plot is reserved – base plate and earthworks as an approximate price – the house is open – budget 450K
I can tell you it is extremely tight!
Regards Sepp

Hello Sepp,

unfortunately we did not get the winning bid for the building plot. Therefore, the project is on hold. However, I am of course always interested in experience and comparative costs, so I would be very happy to receive further information from you about the construction progress.

Regards Sepp

Hello SeppWeller, what is your current status – we are also currently at a similar point.

Please describe your "similar point" in more detail.

Plot is reserved – base slab and earthworks as an indicative price – house is open – budget 450K

I suspect/fear you want to outsource the base slab and earthworks separately from the house construction contract? – that is highly dangerous, include the base slab or at least the result-responsible construction management for it in the house construction lot! Are you aligning yourself with your namesake because Danwood is also your likely top candidate?

Since SeppWeller has not been active since the end of May, I don’t think he will read the question. My general tips if you are working with tight calculations: 1. Clarify ground risks early! This means: soil survey (founding recommendation, disposal class). Drainage connections (especially depth). Connection fees in the area. With this information, you can avoid some of the most important unpleasant surprises in advance. 2. Prioritize list: must have, nice to have. What should be done immediately, what can wait a few years if necessary? 3. Some work can be done quite well by yourself or savings can be made through external assignment (e.g. laying vinyl or laminate, wallpapering). Others should rather not be outsourced, even if it sounds tempting (especially whenever warranty is a big issue; for example foundation slab). 4. Even if it hurts, still keep a buffer. Something always comes up.

Thanks, yes I’m currently “gathering” costs. It’s alarming into what realms it drives you. 450,000 is unrealistic, that’s clear. Yes, in Austria you are responsible for the foundation slab yourself, except for WOLF no one offers that here. I’m a trained carpenter, 10 years floor layer, 20 years in timber trade. So quite a bit can be solved by own work. At 52 the credit guidelines are limited, and you don’t want to approach the feasibility limit of 500,000. With 450 minus all the “bad” additional noises (ground, securing, pouring, connections + connection costs, infiltration, compacting terrace, eaves, trench, foundations for house and carport, asphalt, reinforced soil, filling up 1.5m, humusing, site setup, so ground except paving eaves & terrace tutti completti) there is 250,000 left for the pure prefabricated house, that is too little, even though it’s painful right now. But there are alternative things. You have to rethink, and as a timber dealer I have contacts. We’ll see.

Hello Sepp,

unfortunately we did not win the bid for the building plot. Therefore, the project is on hold. However, I am always interested in empirical values and comparative costs, so I would be very happy to receive further information from you about the progress of construction.

Regards, Sepp

Thanks Sepp, yes, for us it will probably also take a while since 450 will not be enough, rather we need 500 + 50 buffer. We'll see ‍♂️

Describe your "similar point" in more detail.

I.P. the thought processes are identical to Sepp Weller's starting post. I am just 50+, my wife 50, the rest I could have posted as is. Danwood might possibly be a topic in Perfect (not Family, some things are missing there, although as a timber dealer I get doors from the factory at equity, same with floors and all timber trade goods). As written above, apart from WOLF no one offers with a floor slab. That has to be solved in Austria by ourselves, which is why I inquired about the rest at STRABAG. They offer top quality with all waterproofing and connections house vs. floor slab. Additionally, I also have professionals with experience here at hand. But let's see? Since cost-wise it is currently very tight (ready for floor covering), and turnkey is exceeded, the equity has to be increased, so it will probably be delayed somewhat, or the construction method changed. Let's see.

I see more of an existing house with you, which is typically advertised as a craftsman house. Especially if you have contacts and are actually more or less an expert. You should be able to manage with your budget, especially because the outdoor facilities and connections are usually already completed.