Can we build your houses by ourselves?
Answer. Yes, if you follow the assembly instructions. When it comes to electric, plumbing and wet rooms, you will need to hire certified professionals.
Can you supply the house weatherproof and then we install the rest ourselves?
Answer. Yes, we can supply you with professionals to do it.
Can we get the house key ready?
Answer. Yes, we can arrange for that.
Do you supply foundation for your houses?
Answer. Our certified partner can supply you with a foundation and in some cases even do the groundwork.
Can you help us with complete setup for the house?
Answer. Yes
If we decide to set up the house by ourselves, do you offer support?
Answer. Yes, we do support you.
Do we get foundation drawings from you?
Answer. Foundation drawings come from us, with measure and loads. The construction will be done by the contractors you hire for that, depending on the plot and layout.
What kind of instructions come with your houses?
Answer. We supply you with a map, including packing list, drawings, assembling instructions, construction drawings, roof and foundation drawings, together with load and maintenance instructions.
What is the price difference between your house and a standard stud-construction house?
Answer. It always depends, but generally we are a little higher-end.
What would you say is the advantage to buying your houses?
Answer. There are a lot of answers to that question. Some people see our houses as very healthy and ecological, others see it as an investment, and some just love our designs and architecture. Some others love them because they are earthquake proof. Some like them because of all of these things.
What kind of documentation do you supply?
Answer. We supply you with a map including packing list, drawings, assembling instructions, construction drawings, roof and foundation drawings, together with loads, and also maintenance instructions.
Do you supply energy calculations?
Answer. We cannot supply that kind of service, due to regulations. But we can recommend you to some certified people who do these energy calculations.
Are your construction partners certified? And what responsibility do you take if there are problems?
Answer. We have several constructors as partners and most of them are certified by us. But we cannot take any responsibility for their work as professionals. This is because they run their own company, and can change their staff and strategy. What we try to secure is to ensure that they know how to construct our houses, both in theory and in practice. But of course we will do our best to help if any situation pops up, and if there are ever any major problems we do not work with them again.
Do you supply planning service for the plot?
Answer. Yes, we have several skilled people to help you with this.
What are the important steps for buying a house?
Answer. Big question. But here’s a rough list to start. The most important thing is know your budget and then spread it out over all the various building costs: plot, groundwork, documentation and permit cost, architect, project manager, etc. Second, find a plot and then get house quotes from at least three suppliers.
Can your architect help us design our house?
Answer. Yes.
Do you help with building permitting?
Answer. Yes, we can.
Is it possible to get each package in a certain maximum weight to manage transport by snowmobile, boat, etc.?
Answer. Yes, we do support regulated weight for each package if needed.
Can we get the delivery to another country?
Answer. Yes, no problem.
Do your houses do well in a coastal climate?
Answer. Yes.
Could you please run through the process of both delivery and payment?
Answer. Depending on Domestic in Sweden or Export. If Export, then all payment is without VAT. The first payment of 25 000 SEK is made when you place the order. Once that is registered, we start planning the facade and other sections. This takes 2-3 weeks. These drawings can be change free of charge and are used to get permitting. If everything is OK, you sign the drawings and make a second payment of 40 %. When that is registered, production starts. We make foundation drawings with measures and loads, which are ready in 1-3 weeks, depending on season. Thereafter, we start to make all the calculations, construction and detail drawings, and you hand over instructions for premade electric holes. You also start choosing all of your interior selections, as well as kitchen/bathroom/surface materials or other options you would like to add to your delivery. During this time you can still make some changes to the construction, such as interior walls or doors/windows, though that would come with a cost. After your second payment, the house will be delivered in 8-10 weeks, or later if you request. Final payment: Domestic is 2 weeks after delivery and if Export 4 weeks before delivery.
Do you supply help with financing?
Answer. We don’t have that service yet but we are working on it.
What is you delivery time?
Answer. Normal delivery time is 13 weeks, but in some cases we can manage shorter delivery times.
Can you estimate time to get your houses weatherproofed?
Answer. That takes 2 to 4 weeks depending of model
Can we get the house delivered to an island?
Answer. Yes, no problem.
From the time we place the order, when can we expect to move in to our house?
Answer. This is tricky to answer, because all projects has their owns challenges, such as plot accessibility and condition, start dates, weather conditions, permitting and so on. But with reasonable conditions you can expect 6-12 months, depending on size and model.
Do you help with permit documentation?
Answer. Yes, we have several people to support you with that.
Are your houses built to withstand earthquakes?
Answer. Yes, they are.
Do your houses manage a dry climate?
Answer. Yes, they do.
Can you supply kindergarten or school buildings?
Answer. Yes we can. Get in touch to set up a meeting so we can discuss more about your project.
We would like to have a duplex house. Is that something you can supply?
Answer. Duplex houses are very popular now and we have delivered several. Many of our standard models can easily be change to a duplex house or even a four-family house. Get in touch so we can tell you more of what we can offer.
Do you supply buildings for apartment houses?
Answer. Yes, we can supply apartment houses. Get in touch so we can listen to your ideas and plans.
Do you supply buildings for hotels?
Answer. Yes, we do. Get in touch and we can set up a meeting to listen to your ideas and plans. We can also arrange for you to visit one of our hotel projects.
Do you work with other architects?
Answer. Cooperation with other architects is routine today for us. Just introduce us to your architect and we will find a excellent way to work with him or her.
Do you participate in all meetings in bigger project, such as hotels, etc.?
Answer. We are normally deeply involved in the management of bigger projects, and do participate in all meetings.
Can you lead and manage larger projects?
Answer. Yes, we do have experience in managing bigger projects. Just get in touch to set up a meeting and tell us your plans and ideas.
We have plans to set up an café. Is that something you can offer?
Answer. Yes, we can offer exciting and interesting solutions for both cafés and restaurants. Get in touch to start a discussion.
