Construction & Renovation Blog
Practical advice, material comparisons and current prices — from a construction company that builds and renovates every day.
Bungalow or two-storey house? Which is cheaper, what to choose
Why two storeys are usually cheaper per m², how foundations, roof and facade differ for a 120 m² house, how much plot a bungalow needs and which type suits whom.
Read article →House shell cost 2026: price per m² and what makes it up
What a house shell costs per m² and in total by size, how much goes into foundations, walls, floors and roof, and how to spot a quote that leaves something out.
Read article →Turnkey shell or turnkey house? Costs and what pays off in 2026
Four ways to order a house at 2026 price-list rates: what a shell and a turnkey house cost, what self-managed completion really saves and when the intermediate option pays.
Read article →How much does it cost to build a house in Czechia in 2026? Full budget
What a family house costs by size and specification, how much goes on the shell and the finishing works, and what you pay beyond the turnkey price — from utility connections to VAT.
Read article →House extension in Czechia 2026: cost per m², junction and permits
What an extension costs by size, which items belong to the junction with the existing house, how movement joints, foundations and the roof are handled, and what to check with the building authority.
Read article →Ytong or brick (Porotherm)? A 2026 comparison for building a house
Aerated concrete against ceramic brick: which insulates and blocks noise better, how construction details differ, what a shell costs and why the wall build-up drives the price.
Read article →Building a garage in Czechia 2026: masonry garage cost, steps and permits
A turnkey masonry garage costs CZK 22,000 – 30,000 per m². We price a single and a double garage, break the cost down by stage and cover materials, sizes, permits and common mistakes.
Read article →House build cost per m³ in 2026: converting from m² and comparing quotes
One builder quotes per m² of floor area, another per m³ of enclosed volume, a third sends a single figure. Here are the conversion factors, 2026 rates per m³ and how to bring three incomparable quotes onto one scale.
Read article →Structural shell 2026: what it includes, how long it takes and what it costs
The shell is the skeleton of a house: foundations, load-bearing walls, floors and roof. We explain what it covers and what it does not, open versus closed shell, how long it takes and what to check at handover.
Read article →What is a structural shell (hrubá stavba): what it includes, open vs. closed shell and 2026 prices
"Structural shell" is the most common term in builders' quotes and the most often misunderstood. We explain what it includes, what it does not, open vs. closed shell and what you pay in 2026.
Read article →Prefab garage: 2026 prices (steel, concrete, timber) and when a masonry garage pays off
A prefab garage tempts with price and speed. But add foundations, delivery and assembly to the list price and the gap to a masonry garage shrinks. A clear comparison with real prices.
Read article →Turnkey house: 2026 price per m² and in total, what is included and what is not
How much does a turnkey house cost in 2026? Concrete prices per m² and per house by type, what "turnkey" usually includes and what you pay extra for, and how to compare quotes so the final invoice holds no surprises.
Read article →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 →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 →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.
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