Construction & Renovation Blog
Practical advice, material comparisons and current prices — from a construction company that builds and renovates every day.
Timber frame or masonry house? Prices, lifespan and comfort compared 2026
The eternal builder's dilemma: a light, fast timber frame or a massive masonry house? We compare both paths without emotion — with numbers and site experience.
Read article →House extension: 2026 price, permits and joining it to the old house
Missing a room, office or bigger kitchen? An extension solves it without moving. Real prices per m², the pitfalls of joining old and new, and permits.
Read article →Building a garage: 2026 price, masonry vs prefab and permits
A masonry garage raises the value of the whole property. What it costs per m², when a prefab is enough and what foundations and permits you need.
Read article →Ytong or brick? The big comparison for building a house in 2026
Czechia's two most popular walling materials head to head: which insulates better, which is stronger, which builds faster and how the price differs.
Read article →Foundation slab: price per m² in 2026, process and common mistakes
Foundations are the one part of a house you cannot repair. What a quality slab costs, how the pour proceeds and where you must not cut corners.
Read article →Permanent formwork: VELOX, Durisol or Izodom? 2026 system comparison
Four systems build monolithic walls without classic masonry. We compare VELOX, Durisol, EPS ICF and shuttering blocks — and say why we back VELOX for houses.
Read article →VELOX house: pros, cons and price. Why we swear by it
A concrete core, built-in insulation and walls done in 3–4 weeks. We break down the VELOX system from experience — we build with it and live in it.
Read article →House shell construction: what it includes and 2026 prices
The shell makes up about 55% of a turnkey house price. We break down what exactly it includes, the price per m² and how long it takes.
Read article →What to build a house from: brick, aerated concrete, timber or VELOX?
Brick, Ytong, timber frame or VELOX? We compare the four most common house-building technologies — properties, speed and price.
Read article →How much does a turnkey house cost in 2026? Real prices per m²
From CZK 31,000 per m²: we break down what makes up a turnkey house price, what raises it and where you can save without quality compromises.
Read article →Structural shell or turnkey house? What pays off and for whom
A shell costs roughly 55% of a turnkey house. When does DIY finishing make sense, and when is one contractor for everything better?
Read article →Bungalow or two-storey house? Comparing price, plot and living
Single-storey comfort or an efficient upper floor? We compare costs, plot requirements and everyday living of both concepts.
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