FAQ

A custom project is the ideal solution if none of the ready-made projects we have seen meet our expectations. After discussing the project with us and visiting the construction site, the architect will create a tailor-made project that guarantees that our house will be unique.

The second situation arises when we have found a project that appeals to us. Then we just need to purchase this project and deliver it to the planning office. The architect will then make the necessary adjustments. The adjustment includes the creation of a development plan and the adaptation of the building to the conditions of the site and the specifications of the development plan or development conditions.

Although you can purchase a standard design yourself, you should not do so without consulting an architect, as it may turn out that the house you have chosen simply does not fit on your property.

We use modern technologies to build houses for our customers. For you, this means, among other things, greater thermal comfort and lower bills. The frame construction also gives you more freedom in the arrangement of the walls if you decide to change the design or create a custom design. The technology also allows for easy modifications, conversions, and extensions to the house in the future: For example, you can decide to build a garage or another extension. The properties of the frame construction ensure that modernizations can be carried out easily and quickly, and the costs are lower than for brick buildings. With houses built using our technology, you can also be sure that such an extension will have the same good insulation values as the rest of the house.

Regardless of the designs you choose, we use natural materials that are not only environmentally friendly but also create a pleasant microclimate inside. This is influenced by the specific characteristics of all the elements we use to build single-family homes. They are not only distinguished by good thermal and sound insulation but also by their high quality. The half-timbered houses designed by our architects are well thought out in this regard – so you can build an energy-efficient building on your property that is durable, comfortable, and visually appealing at the same time.

Wood from coniferous trees is primarily used for the construction of half-timbered houses. In Poland, these are mainly pine or spruce. We use mountain spruce wood, which is processed in proven sawmills.

The spruce (Picea A. Dietr.) is a species found in the temperate and cool regions of the northern hemisphere. It is an evergreen tree belonging to the pine family. Spruce trees reach the greatest heights of any tree in our climate zone. The tallest Polish spruce grows in the Białowieża Primeval Forest. Its diameter is 1.4 m and its height is 55 meters.

Spruce wood has many uses. It is used in the pulp and paper industry, in the music industry (instruments), and in construction. It is suitable for the production of interior furnishings, floors, and stairs. It is also used as construction timber – for this purpose, the wood must undergo special quality and dimensional testing to ensure that it has the appropriate properties for use as a building material. In timber frame construction, wood of strength class C24 is used, which is dried accordingly (kiln drying to 18% moisture content), planed on four sides and chamfered at the edges.

The type of heating for the house can be chosen freely. Any possible heat source can be used, such as solid fuel, liquid fuel, gas or electric boilers, heat pumps, etc.

Yes, half-timbered walls have a very high load-bearing capacity. By using two adjacent panels (OSB and plasterboard), the load capacity at a single fixing point is up to 100 kg when using a dowel with a diameter of 8 mm.

This means:

– A standard cabinet fixed with two dowels can bear a load of up to 200 kg.

– For kitchen cabinets, mounting on a steel rail that is screwed directly to the structural beams is used for complete safety.

Other elements such as shelves, pictures, or lighter cabinets can also be hung in the same way without any concerns.

We build our houses based on designs chosen directly by our customers. This process is flexible and depends on the stage the investor is at:

– If you have not yet chosen a design: Once we have learned about your preferences, we will help you find and customize a suitable proposal.

– If you already have a finished project (e.g., a brick house): We can carry out the construction based on a project created using any technology. Our designers will then create a professional workshop design that adapts the documentation to our construction system and your individual needs.

Yes, but especially if we are building an energy-efficient or passive house.

The construction technologies used to date ensured that fresh air was supplied to the building through naturally occurring leaks in doors and windows. Nowadays, houses are being built to be increasingly airtight and existing buildings are being sealed, which makes it difficult for fresh air to enter and leads to mold, moisture, and stuffy air in the house. Mechanical ventilation prevents these undesirable phenomena by regulating the air flow in the house. A heat exchanger-based supply and exhaust air system also recovers heat from the air, which is irretrievably lost in conventional ventilation systems. Fresh, cool outside air is drawn in through an air inlet, then flows through the heat exchanger in the ventilation unit, where it is heated in its ducts by the air removed from the building, and is then blown into rooms such as the living room, bedroom, or study. The same amount of warm, humid exhaust air is removed from the bathrooms and kitchen. As the exhaust air flows through the heat exchanger, it transfers its heat to the fresh air flowing in from outside without mixing with it. The entire process is virtually silent and consumes minimal energy.

The ventilation system ensures:
high heating cost savings,
high climate comfort: ideal, consistent temperature in every room,
rapid removal of excess moisture, carbon dioxide, and unpleasant odors,
protection of walls against mold growth.

The house is heated by a heat pump that draws thermal energy from the air and is powered by energy from a photovoltaic system.

The house with an attic is equipped with underfloor heating on the ground floor and in the attic.

No. The type of financing for the house construction is an individual matter for the customer.

That depends entirely on the chosen design. In principle, a house can be built 4 m from the property line if the building has a wall with windows or doors facing that line; 3 m if the building has a wall without windows or doors facing that line.

Currently, the waiting time for a house is 4 to 6 months from receipt of the building permit.

The stage of development means that the investor receives a finished house equipped with heating, hot water, water, and sewage installations, as well as electrical installations. The only thing you need to do to move into the house is paint the walls, install sanitary facilities, flooring, and interior doors, and purchase furniture.

No, because it is a zero-energy house that cannot be equipped with a conventional fireplace/chimney.

During the design phase, the room layout can be changed and adapted to the needs of the residents.

Anchoring points for the walls have been prepared in advance in the foundation slab, where the individual elements are mechanically connected to each other.

The only place where such an emergency power supply system can be installed is the main connection box, but we at Costless Home do not carry out such installations.

The annual costs for maintaining a heat recovery system are relatively low and consist of two main components: electricity consumption and filter replacement.

Electricity consumption – Our devices have a high energy efficiency rating of “A,” which guarantees minimal electricity consumption. The exact costs depend on the intensity of use and individual preferences regarding ventilation intensity, but modern devices are designed to be extremely energy efficient.

Filter replacement – To ensure the highest air quality and trouble-free operation of the device, the manufacturer recommends replacing the filters twice a year. The cost of a filter set starts at PLN 200 and depends on the selected filter grade (e.g., standard dust filter or filter for allergy sufferers).

Good to know! Although the heat recovery unit has low operating costs, its operation enables significant savings in the building’s heating costs, which far exceed the annual expenditure on electricity and filters.

The only solution for both systems is wireless versions.

Only surface-mounted roller shutters may be installed.

Planning a house according to individual needs can take several months. Much depends on how complex the building will be and whether we use the services of a single architect or a large planning office where the architect can count on the support of other employees. Individual designs for residences, houses, or offices are created in several steps:

Step 1: Discussing the investor’s needs and expectations
First, the architect finds out about the investor’s expectations, needs, and goals. An important point is, of course, the budget for the construction project. The planner also asks questions about details in order to get a comprehensive picture of their client’s expectations. It is worth noting that cooperation between the planner and the investor takes place in almost all stages of planning to ensure that all solutions satisfy the investor.

Step 2: Analysis of the map for planning purposes
The architect analyzes the nature and conditions of the building site. A map for planning purposes is sufficient for this, although in many cases the author of an individual design will first want to visit the building site in person. The architect may also commission a geotechnical survey to check the water and soil conditions. An individual house project is created for a specific building site.

Step 3: Concept design
First, the architect creates a concept design that includes numerous visualizations, which the investor can use to review the final result. The investor can also familiarize themselves with a detailed cost estimate for the project. If the individual concept design meets the investor’s expectations, the next step can be taken. If there are certain deviations, the architect makes the necessary changes.

Step 4: Construction project
It is time to create a complete construction design, which includes the following: architectural and construction design, design for the layout of the property or site, technical design, and all documents necessary to complete the required formalities. This is the most time-consuming phase, which can take several weeks to several months, depending on the complexity of the project. After completing this phase, the investor still has the opportunity to make certain changes, but only until the application for a building permit is submitted.

Step 5: Implementation project
It contains detailed studies, sections, diagrams, and descriptions of the solutions to be used during construction. It is a very precise guide for the contractor on how to implement a custom house project step by step in accordance with the architect’s concept and the investor’s expectations. It includes a complete cost estimate and a schedule for the work.

Individual house designs are created by qualified and experienced architects who have the appropriate building permits and are registered in the list of members of the regional professional chamber. The investor can choose between a design office or an independent architect. When creating individual designs, the investor has the guarantee that qualified architects with many years of experience are responsible for creating the design. Our construction company has experts in their field who are responsible for the design of single-family homes, residences, offices, or service buildings.

Investors who want to implement an individual project for a service building also work with the construction company. It should be noted that such projects must meet a number of requirements and standards, and the start of construction requires somewhat more complicated formalities. For this reason, the construction company employs architects who specialize in creating individual designs for offices and service buildings. These should be characterized by high functionality and complete compliance with the investor’s expectations.

There are many reasons why it is worth choosing a custom home design. Close cooperation between the architect and the client leads to the best results. Here are some of the advantages that custom designs can offer:

A custom project is 100% tailored to the client’s needs and expectations.
Possibility to create a project for a problematic building plot.
Guarantee of a completely unique and original property.
Real influence of the builder on the final result of the design.
Complete documentation that facilitates the completion of all formalities.
High functionality and guaranteed comfort for future residents/users.
The possibility of designing any type of building: single-family home, multi-family home, office, service building.
The multitude of advantages prompts many investors with a correspondingly large budget to opt for individual, custom-made house projects.

It is easy to guess that a custom project is much more expensive than a ready-made project. Therefore, this solution is intended for investors with a correspondingly larger budget. Another disadvantage is the waiting time. While ready-made projects are available immediately and only need to be adapted to the conditions of the building site, the creation of custom projects can take several months. In addition, the investor must invest time, as they should be ready to answer any additional questions from the architect at any time.

We already know the advantages and disadvantages of individual projects. Not every investor can afford such a solution. To whom can we recommend an individual house project as an optimal and worthwhile solution?
Investors with a larger budget for house construction,
Investors with very specific expectations for the building,
Investors with a problematic building plot (difficult location, strict restrictions due to building conditions, difficult location),
Investors who are planning to build a very large house or service building,
Individualists who want to own a unique and original property,
Investors who expect a guarantee that the building will be fully adapted to their individual needs.
The construction company implements individual projects for single-family homes, individual projects for residences, and individual projects for service buildings and offices. Regardless of the investor’s expectations, our company is able to create a project tailored to the needs of each customer.

The price for a custom project is higher than for ready-made catalog projects, which is due to the fact that the documentation has to be created from scratch. The final cost is influenced by several key factors:

The specifications of the building—primarily its area and the complexity of the design.

The characteristics of the site—location and conditions of the building plot.

Scope of services – the price depends on the selected services – the investor may, among other things, opt for additional construction supervision by an architect.

While a ready-made project can be purchased for a few thousand zlotys, prices for individual projects start at several tens of thousands of zlotys. In many cases, these costs can even amount to up to 10% of the total investment value.

By using the highest quality materials and adapting modern solutions to increase the energy efficiency of the building, we are able to reduce the heating costs for a half-timbered house to zero.

We build houses using two technologies:

– Wood frame construction,
– Precast concrete elements

Yes. We can build the following foundations for our customers:

-traditional – blocks on strip foundations

-energy-efficient foundation slab

Roof tiles.