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In Addition to the Construction Sum

Ancillary Costs and Fees in Villa Construction

In addition to the construction sum costs are incurred for planning, control, reports and development. We show the principles of the architect fee according to HOAI and classify the most important ancillary cost positions with percentage ranges of the construction sum - reference values, project dependent.

Why ancillary costs and fees must be planned independently

The construction sum is only part of the total investment. Planning, control, reports, approval and development form a separate cost block that for a villa as a reference value is often between 15 and 25 percent of the construction sum. Those who factor in these items early receive a reliable overall budget and avoid surprises in the project course.

The architect fee follows the principles of the HOAI: It is based on the chargeable costs, the fee zone and the commissioned service phases; the fees have been freely negotiable since the revision. The following table classifies the most important positions with their typical ranges. For the overall framework the page on Villa Costs, for the construction sum itself the pages on Price per Square Meter and on the Cost Drivers.

Ancillary Cost Positions with Percentage Ranges

PositionContentTypical Range
Architect and specialist planner feeObject planning, structural framework, technical equipment according to the principles of the HOAI, structured in service phases.approx. 10 – 18 % of the construction sum
Project managementScheduling, cost and quality control, coordination of those involved, tendering and awarding.approx. 2 – 5 % of the construction sum
Expert reports and investigationsSoil report, statics check, energy and sound insulation proofs, surveying.approx. 1 – 3 % of the construction sum
Building permit and feesBuilding application, approval fees, mandatory proofs; dependent on federal state and construction value.approx. 0.5 – 1.5 % of the construction sum
DevelopmentConnections for water, wastewater, electricity, telecommunications and if applicable road, if not already present.approx. 15,000 – 60,000 €
Construction supervision and quality assuranceIndependent accompanying construction control and acceptance support as protection for the builder-owner.approx. 0.5 – 1.5 % of the construction sum

Reference values from fee regulations and market observation, project dependent. Percentage details refer to the construction sum. The HOAI serves as orientation; fees are freely negotiable.

An independent construction consulting helps to reliably calculate the scope of performance and the fees. Examples of high-quality houses, also in premium prefabricated construction, shows the Villa Overview.

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Frequently asked questions about ancillary costs and fees

Compact answers to HOAI, project management, reports, development and construction supervision - as reference values, project dependent.

How high are the ancillary construction costs for a villa?
Ancillary construction costs and fees as a reference value are often between 15 and 25 percent of the pure construction sum. These include among others architect and specialist planner fees, project management, reports, building permit, surveying, development and the accompanying construction quality assurance. The range is project dependent and depends on the scope of the commissioned services.
How is the architect fee calculated according to HOAI?
The HOAI describes the principles of fee calculation for architect and engineer services. It is oriented to the chargeable costs, the fee zone and the commissioned service phases. Since the amendment the fees are freely negotiable, the HOAI serves as orientation. For the object planning there is often a reference value of around 10 to 15 percent of the construction sum, with specialist planning correspondingly more.
What does a project management provide and what does it cost?
The project management assumes scheduling, cost and quality control, coordinates planners and companies and accompanies tendering and awarding of contracts. It is particularly useful for larger villa projects. As a reference value the fee is around 2 to 5 percent of the construction sum, depending on project size and scope of services.
Which reports are required for villa construction?
Usual are soil reports, statics and structural proofs, energy and sound insulation proofs as well as surveying services. In total these positions are around 1 to 3 percent of the construction sum as reference value. A soil report is particularly important before the purchase or start of construction because ground risks can cause significant additional costs.
Are development costs included in the construction sum?
No. Development costs for connections to water, wastewater, power and telecommunications as well as possibly the road are calculated separately and often lie between 15,000 and 60,000 € as a reference value. For already developed building plots large parts of this are eliminated. Check the development status early, ideally before the building plot purchase.
Is an independent construction supervision worthwhile despite the fee?
As a rule, yes. The construction-accompanying quality assurance costs as a guideline around 0.5 to 1.5 percent of the construction sum, but can prevent expensive defects early and strengthen the position of the builder-owner at acceptance. Especially for high-quality villas with many trades, a neutral control is a sensible safeguard.

All values are guidelines from fee schedules and market observation and are project-dependent. Luxus-Villa supports builder-owners in planning and construction and does not replace individual construction, legal or financial consulting.

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