Stages of building a house – Fitako’s complete offer

Building a house is a complex process made up of several key stages. As an experienced contractor, Fitako offers a wide range of services covering each of these stages, from the foundations to the interior finishing. In this article we present the individual stages of building a house, explain what terms such as open shell, closed shell, developer standard and turnkey house construction mean, and show how Fitako can support you every step of the way.

1. Building a house to shell stage

Building a house to shell stage is the first key stage, during which the structure of the building is created. This stage can be divided into two levels:

Open shell – At this point the house already has its wall structure, foundations, floor slabs and roof (without the roof covering). This is the earliest stage, when the building is fully open, i.e. it has no windows, doors or complete roof covering installed. Fitako provides complete construction of the foundations, load-bearing walls, roof structure and other elements that form the basis of the building.
Closed shell – Once the open shell work is complete, the next step is to close up the building by installing windows and external doors and finishing the roof. At this stage the building is already protected from the weather, which allows interior work to continue.

Fitako offers:

Construction of the complete building structure
Installation of windows and doors
Roof covering in the material of your choice

2. Building a house to developer standard – stages of building a house

The developer standard is the stage at which the building is ready for interior finishing but does not yet have the final finishing elements. The house is fully closed, with the installations run (water, drainage, electrical, heating), plastered walls, floor screeds, and window sills and radiators fitted.

The scope of work at developer standard includes:

Installation of services (electrical, water and drainage, heating)
Internal plastering and floor screeds
Preparation of the subfloor for future flooring
The building’s facade and fitting of window sills

For many investors, the developer standard is a sufficient stage from which to continue the finishing work themselves. Fitako makes sure that all work is carried out to the highest standards so that the house is ready for further finishing.

3. Turnkey house construction – stages of building a house

Turnkey house construction means that the investor receives a house that is ready to move into, with the interior fully finished. Fitako offers full support at this stage, from finishing the walls, ceilings and floors to installing taps and fittings, internal doors and made-to-measure furniture.

The scope of work for turnkey house construction includes:

Finishing walls and ceilings (painting, wallpapering)
Laying floors (laminate, tiles, wooden boards)
Fitting internal doors and stairs
Installing the bathroom and kitchen
Finishing all rooms, ready to move into

With the turnkey option, the client does not have to worry about any finishing work – everything is done by our experienced team.

4. Complete house construction

Complete house construction means full management of the building project from A to Z – from the design stage, through construction, to the final finishing and handover of the building for use. In this model, Fitako takes responsibility for all stages of construction as well as the associated formalities, such as construction supervision, site management and the technical acceptance inspection.

Fitako offers:

Complete delivery of the build at every stage
Construction supervision by qualified staff
Technical acceptance inspection of the house on completion

Why choose Fitako?

Fitako employs qualified staff with many years of experience who focus on quality, punctuality and a personal approach to every project. We build houses using both traditional and timber-frame technology, which allows us to meet a wide variety of client needs. We offer full management of construction projects – from the foundations to turnkey finishing.

For a wealth of knowledge in an accessible form, we recommend visiting the construction guide blog.

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