How builders cheat by offering a turnkey house for a million (a trick on how to save 400-500 thousand rubles) on building a house)

Building a house is a profitable business. Therefore, there are already thousands of schemes for how to “steal” more money from the customer. We will share the experience of builders and those who are faced with building a house.

1. For example, you have saved up money, look for offers on different sites. I am always surprised at the prices. For example, a brick house with an area of ​​68 sq. m. at a price of 992 800 rubles.

Although some materials per million will have to be purchased. I think not an experienced person will definitely agree to work with such a company. This is not really the final cost.

The organization will sign a contract with you and begin construction. But you don’t have enough money for everything and the construction will “freeze”. The company will still be happy because they managed to get something from you.

2. This situation is even worse: one-day firms. Such organizations recruit clients in a short time, and then take an advance payment. After receiving the money, the company's website or office disappears (closes). Therefore, it is better not to give prepayment for work and choose a company with positive reviews on the Internet.

3. All foremen have their connections, and they can buy building materials at a discount. The difference does not go into the customer's pocket. They can provide all receipts and checks, but they also come "by acquaintance". Way out: buy materials yourself.

4. Increase in the cost of services included in the estimate. For example, you need help with project planning, design, or a bulldozer.

There is one price in the estimate, but we managed to negotiate cheaper. No changes will be made to the estimate, and the extra money will go into another pocket.

5. The main thing is to find good construction crew. I myself faced an unpleasant situation during the renovation of the apartment. For a long time I chose a company via the Internet based on reviews. The company offered turnkey repair. I thought there was one team of plumbers, finishers, tilers, etc.

But in reality, everything turned out differently. They put the tiles in the bathroom ourselves, and when it came to ceilings, doors, plumbing, they invited people from outside (from another company). Then the door installer told me: “Why are you did not order the doors themselves? It would work out for you much cheaper». This is just the first time I come across intermediaries. It turns out that I paid both the intermediary and the workers. The extra 5-15% is actually not a small amount.

Trick: how to save 400-500 thousand. rub.

The same is happening in construction, in other areas. To prevent this from happening in construction, there is one trick.

I was told this by a foreman who had worked for decades at a construction site. It will be possible to save approximately 400-500 thousand rub.

So, we come to the cottage village. It doesn't matter what and where. We look at the builders as they build houses. If you liked it, then go straight to them. Do not be afraid to start a conversation, go to an unfinished house (see all), ask about the cost of the work. It is almost the same for every brigade.

Now you know that intermediaries (contractors) earn from 400,000 rubles. on such a trick.