A simple process from initial contact to moving in
Our process makes it easy for you to turn your dream home into a reality. Every step is carefully thought through to ensure a smooth process – from your first contact with us to moving in. You avoid the worry, hassle and precious time involved in sorting everything out. Instead, we take care of the planning, coordination and quality assurance. Your dedicated project manager will guide you every step of the way – so you can simply sit back and watch your house take shape.
Building a house usually requires many decisions to be made and a lot of time to coordinate all the contractors, tradesmen and suppliers. If you engage an architect and a builder yourself, you will need to keep track of everything going on. This often takes more time than you think, and you usually won’t know what the house has actually cost until it is finally finished. There may also be delays in materials and deliveries, and extra costs from architects, builders and suppliers. And if something does go wrong or gets delayed, it may be unclear who is liable under warranties and so on.
It’s this easy
We have developed our process precisely to make it clear, simple and secure for you, the customer. We draw on all our experience from over a thousand completed projects to ensure that everything goes smoothly. Choose to work with us and you will receive a fixed price for delivery of the house you have ordered.
We have architects, structural engineers, interior designers and purchasers all under one roof, and you will be assigned a dedicated project manager who will keep your project running smoothly. This means that Sommarnöjen is the only party you have to work with and sign an agreement with. You avoid spending valuable time working on coordination – and you know from the outset what the project will cost. One partner to talk to, one contractual partner. Quite simply, the process is made much easier for you when you build through us.
01. Draw on our expertise
In our drive to help you realise your property’s full potential, we begin by listening to your ideas and wishes. We review the detailed development plan, shoreline protection regulations and other rules for building on your plot. Then we study the site’s conditions, including the landscape, local architecture, topography, orientation and views. We should always be adapting the house to nature – not the other way around.
02. Choose the right house
Together, we will find a house whose architecture harmonises with its surroundings, floor plan suits the plot and interior reflects your taste. You can put your own stamp on the design by choosing the windows, materials, colours and optional extras. And if you can’t find your ideal house, our architects will come up with a custom design just for you, in a process that is as easy as ordering our stock models.
03. Fixed price quote
You will be given a comprehensive quote with a fixed price, giving you full oversight of the costs. The price always includes a turnkey house built from sustainable natural materials, transport to site and a crane lift on site.
If you choose the Complete Service, we will help you with everything from building permit applications to procurement and coordination of the groundwork. Complete Service Fixed Price also includes the groundwork and developer’s costs at a fixed price for the entire project.
04. Secure agreement
Once you have made your decision, we sign a secure agreement for a turnkey house, with a fixed price and specified delivery time. If you have chosen either the Complete or Complete Fixed Price services, our work on building permit applications and groundwork on your property is also included.
Your house purchase is conditional upon our delivery check showing that the house can be delivered to your plot and on you being granted a building permit and and other necessary permits. If these conditions are not met, the process will be terminated.
05. Site survey
Once we have signed a conditional agreement, we will check the route to your property and whether the house can be lifted into place by crane. If this is not possible, the process will be terminated at no cost to you. Should we encounter unexpected additional costs – for example, regarding transferring to a smaller vehicle, or the need for a larger crane, road improvements or dividing the house – you are entitled to cancel the project free of charge.
06. Planning and building permits – leave it to us
Most customers engage us to handle the building permit application. We send all the necessary documents to the local authority and make sure the process runs smoothly. Where necessary, we also handle other applications, such as demolition permits, septic tank permits, shoreline protection exemptions and landscape protection. If the local authority requires changes to the design or location, we will adjust the application at no extra cost. If you are not granted a building permit or other necessary permits, the project will be terminated and you will only pay for the work involved in the building permit application. If you prefer, you can choose to submit your own applications based on the house plans we provide.
07. Reliable manufacture with fixed delivery date
Once you have obtained a building permit, we will begin manufacturing your house indoors at our factory. Before this, you will have one last opportunity to amend your interior design and material choices. Our factory provides the ideal conditions for us to deliver high quality workmanship. As soon as the manufacture of your house begins, you will be given a latest delivery date so you can start planning your move. The time from building permit to delivery is set out in your purchase agreement.
08. Groundwork
While your house is being manufactured in our factory, your local contractor will need to prepare the foundations and the electricity, water and waste connections. The house is delivered with all interior fittings on a fully insulated and finished floor – a stable load-bearing structure that only requires a simple foundation slab, even on uneven ground. This cost-effective solution is also gentler on the environment.
If you choose the Complete Service, we will collect quotations, compare the options and help you to choose a contractor based on quality and price. We will ensure that the work is carried out correctly, on time and at the right cost. Choose the Complete Service Fixed Price and the groundwork will be included in your fixed price.
If you would prefer to sort out the groundwork yourself, we will supply you with a complete foundation plan with all the connection points, plus any other necessary documentation.
09. Delivery and installation
Once your house is ready, we will transport it to your site. A mobile crane – placed on solid ground or, if necessary, on a boat – will lift it into place on the prepared foundations. If the house comprises multiple modules, we will assemble them on site, usually within a week. The local contractor can then connect the electricity, water and waste, which normally takes just a few hours.
10. Support after delivery
Once all the work has been completed, an independent inspector will conduct a final inspection. Within two months, we will then rectify any faults that they report. Before you move in, there will be a final consultation with the local authority and your building control officer. We will provide all the performance checks and certifications required for you to obtain your final approval.
We are liable for the house for three years under Swedish consumer law – or up to ten years if you have chosen the Complete Service or Complete Service Fixed Price. This also covers the contractors employed for the groundwork, and we will coordinate everything ahead of the inspections and consultation.
Many of our customers stay in touch for many years after moving in, seeking advice about care and maintenance, extensions, saunas, and guest houses, or to show their homes to new customers. We are proud to be building long-term relationships.