House building

Estimates, foundation, walls, roof, utilities, permits

Subtopics

Calculators

Construction estimate

Cost per m² → stage breakdown: foundation, walls, roof, windows, utilities, finish — typical budget structure.

Foundation type

soil + house weight + groundwater → recommendation and concrete volume

Foundation concrete

volume by foundation type + M250 recipe, rebar and cost

Wall materials

aerated block / brick / frame — cost per m² and thermal resistance (R)

Roofing materials

slope area by pitch + overlap reserve, battens and ridge

Floor slabs

span and load → floor type and approximate cost

Insulation

required R per DBN − existing structure R → thickness by material λ

House utilities

Electrical, water, sewage, heating, ventilation — cost ranges per m² for a private house.

Window area

room area → daylight norm and glazing heat loss

Heat loss

through the envelope (U×A×ΔT) → required boiler power

Site geology

When soil investigation is needed, what boreholes and lab give, costs, risks of building without it.

Construction permits

Complexity categories, notification vs permit, building passport, readiness declaration, unauthorized-build risks.

Build schedule

stage plan by house size — how long it really takes

Work schedule

stages × weeks → deadline

Earthworks

pit/trench → soil volume with bulking factor

Masonry: blocks & mortar

wall area × material → block count and mortar/glue

Winter building

Concreting below zero, antifreeze admixtures, winter masonry, concrete curing, what's prohibited in frost.

Work acceptance

Foundation, walls, roof, windows, utilities, finish — what to check before paying each stage.

Self-build vs contractor

materials + labor + mistake losses → real savings

Mortgage calculator

Monthly payment and overpayment estimate

eOselya mortgage

subsidized 3%/7%: payment, down payment, savings vs market rate

Construction insurance

CAR policies, third-party liability, cost, exclusions — what's actually covered on a build site.

Building glossary

Reinforced belt, dew point, concrete cover, barriers, thermal bridge, screed guide — building terms in plain language.