Turnkey, solid house construction company wanted in the Stuttgart area

2023-06-08 21:20:09

The main work is supposed to be done by the general contractor.

That will only become clear now (whether they start from performance phase 4 or just build).

Do you have architects in the Stuttgart metropolitan area or what are your criteria based on which you would recommend an architect?

I find some everywhere, and am dealing with many for the first time. I find them as systematic as I look for them, but not so parametric that I could just quickly explain the recipe for everyone to do it themselves. It is work, not magic. If you already found two, you probably don’t need me for that (but then possibly in the preliminary design phase). Early notification doesn't hurt; I also have lead times.

2023-06-09 13:05:27

What is the "correct information status"?

Above all, the correct information stage. For example, a completed design planning and then a consultation with an architect.

That is, apart from the subjective perception of the potential buyers, would you say that wooden houses built to comparable standards have the same or lower maintenance costs / same durability as stone houses? Has this ever been statistically/scientifically examined anywhere? I only ever find "opinions" on the internet.

Yes, there are a few constructive aspects to consider in timber construction, especially in certain load cases like pressing water, etc. But if everything is done correctly, there is no reason to doubt that a wooden house can also stand for a hundred years. Half-timbered houses are basically wooden houses... Conversely, constantly accumulating moisture also damages stones – the crumbly bricks of today all the more. Don't get me wrong, I built with Poroton and would also build a new one with stone (but also with wood if it were advised for some reason), but I have no quasi-religious conviction in this regard. Regarding scientific analysis, I cannot provide anything offhand. I suspect that expert committees might have such data. Edit: There seem to be studies by TU Braunschweig and the University of Leipzig on the topic.

2023-06-09 13:28:52

Above all, the right stage of information. For example, a completed preliminary design and then a consultation with an architect.

I have to disagree: I expressly recommend setting the course during the resting phase between the preliminary design and the design planning (provided that it has not already become clear by then that construction method H or S is clearly more suitable for the respective design). Splitting service phase 3 into two tracks would be just as senselessly luxurious as a double (architect and general contractor) service phase 4.

2023-06-09 13:39:53

Sorry, that's what I meant: completed VOR draft.

2024-06-22 15:57:59

Thank you very much, super helpful! We are currently looking at the providers. In my opinion, Fermo, U-Haus, Hauser, and Köhler would be options. I understood the hint about the architect. I also read your house schedule.

We want to build solidly, therefore the following questions: 1) Where can you find a good architect (Ludwigsburg/Stuttgart and surroundings)? We have already asked friends and acquaintances for 3-4 weeks but received no recommendations here (because some were partially dissatisfied). 2) Regarding the concrete example of a solid house with a construction company according to your schedule: In the first step, you would commission service phases 1-2 and then it goes (i) to the building preliminary inquiry and (ii) to different general contractors, correct – is (ii) before or after feedback on the building preliminary inquiry? 3) Dough resting phase. 4) And then on: I have not yet understood based on which criteria I decide when the general contractor takes over or whether I do module B with the architect and/or the general contractor (module B is according to the blog service phases 3-5, but elsewhere I thought I read that you would give service phase 3 as a separate contract to the architect but the originator of the idea should also do service phase 5 – help I am confused.

And 5) If the house building company demonstrably has experienced architects (with studies etc.) in-house, what from your experience speaks against doing it "from a single source"?

Thank you, thank you!

May I ask which construction company you decided on? We are currently also searching in the Stuttgart area and have among others Köhler in close consideration. Best regards

2024-06-22 16:21:17

We decided on Uhaus. In terms of price, it was within our budget; Fermo was expensive and didn't really meet our requirements. With Uhaus, we were able to design our floor plan completely by ourselves. We are currently at the stage of the foundation slab for the basement, so the drafts, budget, etc. are finished and we are currently selecting materials. The standard program is mid-range, I would say, so if you place value on a few extras/luxury elements, you should add 10-15% buffer to the offer from Uhaus.

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