The prices per square meter you see while researching prefabricated houses usually cover only the building itself. To see the total budget accurately, you need to establish from the start which work falls within whose scope. Below we list the items you should see listed separately in a quote.
Building price
This covers panel production, the structural system, roof, exterior facade, windows and doors, interior wall and ceiling cladding, and concealed electrical and plumbing installation. The building option (Standard or upgraded specification) changes the facade material, ceiling height and some door details; that is why the two options should be compared using the technical table.
Site and foundation work
- Excavation, leveling and ground slab concrete
- Foundation type and reinforcement, which vary according to the soil survey
- Insulation between the building and the foundation
- Perimeter drainage and water discharge
Transport, crane and assembly
The location of the plot, the road width and truck access directly determine the transport cost. For assemblies that require a crane, the time the crane stays on site is also factored in. The distance from our base in Bartın to the site is shown separately in the quote.
Items added later
Screed, ceramic tiles, kitchen cabinets, heating and cooling units, meters and utility subscriptions, and official permit fees are usually not included in the building price. Listing these items from the start prevents surprises that push the budget over at later stages.
When requesting a quote, share the plot location, your intended use and any photos of an existing foundation; we then provide a written quote with the items broken down accordingly.
Why the price per square meter can be misleading
Advertised prices per square meter are usually calculated for the lowest specification and a flat plot. The same model can reach a noticeably different total on a sloping plot because of foundation and retaining wall costs.
When comparing, put the scope of the two quotes side by side: which work is included and which is not? Two prices with different scopes cannot be compared.
Payment plan and schedule
- Payment steps linked to the production and assembly stages
- The stage at which transport and crane fees are collected
- The date until which the price is valid
- Each party’s responsibilities in case of delay
What to look for in a written quote
The model and building option, the list of included work, the excluded items, the delivery time and the payment plan should all be in a single document. Ask for every additional job discussed verbally to be written into the quote; this makes things easier for both you and the contractor.
