Building in Sweden while you are somewhere else
Half of our customers see their house a few weeks a year. This is how we do it without you driving or flying over every time.
Before you decide anything: an hour walking round
Send photos and the address on WhatsApp. Michiel drives over, walks round and through the house on the phone with you. After that you know what is really going on and which order makes sense. That hour is free within 60 km of Törnamåla and almost always saves money.
Key, fixed price, contract
Key with a neighbour, in a key safe or via the estate agent. The quote is fixed where possible, hourly with a cap where nobody can see what is behind the cladding. The contract is the Swedish Hantverkarformuläret 17 or ABS 18, explained in English, with a start and an end date.
Photos every Friday
A set of photos with a few lines of text, on WhatsApp or by email. When a decision comes up (colour, position of a door, a surprise behind a wall) we book a ten minute video call. No silent changes: if something differs from the quote, you hear it first.
Handover and payment
We walk through the house together, on site or by video, and you get the documentation: photos of every stage, certificates for electrics and plumbing, guarantee papers. Payment by bank transfer, in kronor, after handover. On larger jobs by agreed stage.
Looking after your house while you are away
Michiel already did this under the name Byggservice Micla and it continues: water off and pipes drained in autumn, back on in spring, gutters cleared, a walk round the house with photos. A quick check after a storm or heavy snow. Priced by time, photos included.
Swedish things we handle
Bygglov or notification to Tingsryd municipality. Certified electrician and plumber (you cannot do those yourself in Sweden). Waterproofing to industry rules so the insurance holds. Sotning (mandatory chimney sweep) and energideklaration if you need them. And the ROT deduction, if you qualify.
Want a price for something similar?
Send a few photos and the location. Michiel calls back and books a visit if it fits.