Buying construction materials abroad

[Immobil]

Timetable and price list: Karlshamn - Klaipeda can be found here: http://www.lisco.se/index.htm

 

[MrMagic]

A possible alternative might be Denmark (!?), they at least have a good online catalog with prices for everything.

http://www.olt.dk/Katalog/katalog.htm

 

[Jesca_j]

Has no one really compared prices in Estonia/Latvia/Lithuania/Poland/Germany?

We're going in a couple of weeks, but it feels a bit unnecessary to shuttle between all these countries to find out which one is cheapest... it would be easiest if we knew beforehand which country has the cheapest TILE / MARBLE / PARQUET / KITCHEN / APPLIANCES among these countries.

Or are the price differences between these countries so small that it doesn't matter which one you go to?

 

[saidlasf]

Has no one really compared prices in Estonia/Latvia/Lithuania/Poland/Germany?

Hello again

I can't find the links (reformatted computer ) but when I checked around on Polish websites they had materials that were on average 50% cheaper compared to Sweden. And I had been surfing around Poland for six months.
When I came to that conclusion, I settled with it and didn't check further how Polish prices compared to Latvian, Estonian, and Lithuanian. Germany was ruled out quite quickly since they apparently buy quite a lot from Poland.

My acquaintance, Robert Rildmar, who was my interpreter when I was in Poland, will soon be getting some "samples/prototypes" from Poland. Those of you interested in potential purchases from Poland can visit his website http://www.rildmar.se and contact him.

Said

 

[Jesca_j]

Today I went and bought the Balt-fraktaren!!
(VW-bus model -89) ;D

So in a week or two, we're heading east via Kapellskär to Paldiski (Estonia) for a potential tour through Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland, unless someone manages to find price comparisons between the countries before then!

 

[swede]

Today I bought the Balt-transporter!!
(VW-bus model -89) ;D

So in a week or two, I'm heading east via Kapellskär to Paldiski (Estonia) for a possible tour via Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland, unless someone manages to find price comparisons between the countries before!

Feel free to check www.wood-me.com and search for what you intend to buy, you can search in each country, you can find everything from small cottages to finished houses, machines, hot tubs etc
Good luck and feel free to email me
Regards
Göthe

 

[Ellax]

Poland is what attracts us (geography, you know...). But how on earth does one go about talking to people in Poland? It would be practical to "lay the groundwork" a bit before going and make some contacts. Isn't there anyone who has a Polish relative who can sell some consulting services as a phone talker for me?

By the way, I can inform you that I have visited IKEA's website in Poland and checked out kitchens. They are about 50% cheaper, and they should be somewhat the same, I think.

 

[Jesca_j]

For those who are interested in purchasing FRANKE sinks, the Polish prices can be found at www.franke.pl

 

[Ung]

Found these websites in Estonia.

http://www.ehituseabc.ee/

http://www.puumarket.ee/ (heavy byggmtrl)

I was looking for lättbetong myself, and for those who need a lot, you can buy directly from the factory in Estonia (as long as it lasts...).

-AU

 

[MrMagic]

Which factory then ?!? Sounds very interesting! Need 280 m2 365-400mm, preferably standing elements. Do you know if they have standing wall elements or just blocks?

 

[Immobil]

Stayed all six nights at [link], the downside was that it was a bit outside the city but the advantages outweighed it: 1) Just not having to waste energy on finding a new fresh place for the same money (130zl/night) 2) Enclosed area with parking for car and trailer!

Thanks for the tip!

 

[Jesca_j]

House builder:

Did you check out appliances? Which brands were available and what were the prices like?
Which ferry did you take and how much did it cost?

 

[Ung]

Which factory then ?!? Sounds very interesting! I need 280 m2 365-400mm, preferably standing elements. Do you know if they have standing wall elements or just blocks?

The factory is called, Aeroc

www.aeroc.ee

They only have "blocks" not elements (as far as I know)

More info you can get from Andreas Kalvik

andres.kalvik@aeroc.ee

-AU

 

[norrifran]

Hello,

The only problem with shopping in Poland seems to be warranties. I spoke with Gorenje in Poland, and they said there would be a warranty that could be used in Sweden, but they also said I have to call and check with Gorenje in Sweden. So I did, and they said the warranty only applies in the country where the product is purchased.
I wonder if they said that just because they want to sell things in Sweden?
Does anyone know more about warranties?

Thanks and have a great weekend!
/N

 

[MrMagic]

The major brands usually have a "world guarantee", meaning it applies in all countries. However, it may be the case that the agency in a certain country does not go through a producer-owned company, and then they clearly do not want to handle "others'" guarantees.