MichaelG1992
2016-09-20 03:20:52
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Hello dear forum, I would like to briefly explain my thoughts to you...
I have been thinking for a while about building something of my own. I came across some prefabricated house providers who offer houses in different stages of completion (e.g. the Living series from Bien-Zenker, Family series from Danwood). However, a solid house in such a stage of completion would also be an option.
I consider myself skillful enough to do the plastering and painting myself, lay the floor coverings myself, and assist the electrician and plumbers who are friends in order to save some money.
I am in no hurry; currently, I live rent-free in a two-room apartment at my parents’ place, but of course, that is not intended to be a permanent situation.
Since I want to take on the house completely on my own, the price also plays a role. As I have imagined it (and surely forgot some things...), I will roughly outline it.
Plot: 550 sqm fully developed including resulting costs: €50,000 (price per sqm fully developed €80)
Additional costs: approx. €17,000 (construction site costs such as electricity, connections, sewer work)
Foundation including earthworks: approx. €20,000
House price depending on the stage of completion: €100,000–120,000
Outdoor facilities: approx. €2,000 for initial rough work, fine work would be done after 2–3 years.
Floor coverings and painting things: approx. €5,000 (tiles are included in the house price)
That would bring us to total costs of approx. €180,000–190,000.
Is this a realistic price that is possible? Somehow it seems too low to me. I took the costs from various builders' diaries and found an average.
Could it even be an advantage to hand over the shell construction to a local construction company and tender the trades step by step?
I am already looking forward to your suggestions, information, ideas, and critiques!
Best regards
I have been thinking for a while about building something of my own. I came across some prefabricated house providers who offer houses in different stages of completion (e.g. the Living series from Bien-Zenker, Family series from Danwood). However, a solid house in such a stage of completion would also be an option.
I consider myself skillful enough to do the plastering and painting myself, lay the floor coverings myself, and assist the electrician and plumbers who are friends in order to save some money.
I am in no hurry; currently, I live rent-free in a two-room apartment at my parents’ place, but of course, that is not intended to be a permanent situation.
Since I want to take on the house completely on my own, the price also plays a role. As I have imagined it (and surely forgot some things...), I will roughly outline it.
Plot: 550 sqm fully developed including resulting costs: €50,000 (price per sqm fully developed €80)
Additional costs: approx. €17,000 (construction site costs such as electricity, connections, sewer work)
Foundation including earthworks: approx. €20,000
House price depending on the stage of completion: €100,000–120,000
Outdoor facilities: approx. €2,000 for initial rough work, fine work would be done after 2–3 years.
Floor coverings and painting things: approx. €5,000 (tiles are included in the house price)
That would bring us to total costs of approx. €180,000–190,000.
Is this a realistic price that is possible? Somehow it seems too low to me. I took the costs from various builders' diaries and found an average.
Could it even be an advantage to hand over the shell construction to a local construction company and tender the trades step by step?
I am already looking forward to your suggestions, information, ideas, and critiques!
Best regards