Craftsmen have different priorities when looking for accommodation than business travelers. No room service, no wellness area – but a secure parking space for the transporter, enough space for tools and workwear, a kitchen and a washing machine. Anyone who understands this also understands why fitter apartments are the more obvious choice for craftsmen than a hotel. The question is not whether, but how to find the right accommodation – and what to look out for.
What distinguishes craftsmen from other professionals
A craftsman on assembly brings more than a suitcase. Tool boxes, protective equipment, working material – depending on the trade, this can be a considerable amount. An accommodation that offers no space for this is quickly impractical in everyday life. If you have to leave your tool in the van in the evening because there is no suitable storage space in the accommodation, you sleep restlessly – and for good reason.
Added to this is the physical aspect. If you are on a construction site all day, you need real relaxation in the evening. A cramped hotel room with a narrow bed and thin walls is extremely unsuitable for this. A fitter’s apartment with enough space, its own kitchen and a quiet location meets these requirements much better – and at a price that is almost always cheaper compared to the hotel.
Tool and vehicle – two underestimated factors
When looking for accommodation, many first think of the bed and the kitchen. Parking space and storage space come later – although they are often just as important for craftsmen. A transporter or sprinter needs a fixed parking space, preferably with the possibility of locking the vehicle. Company vehicles parked on public roads are a risk that no craftsman wants to take.
If you specifically ask for parking spaces for larger vehicles when booking, you will quickly find out whether an accommodation is really aimed at craftsmen – or whether they only claim to be.
Finding the right accommodation – what matters
There is a large selection of fitter rooms and fitter apartments in many regions. That sounds like an advantage, but it doesn’t necessarily make the decision easier. Not every accommodation that describes itself as a fitter’s accommodation keeps what it promises. A few specific questions before booking help to separate the wheat from the chaff.
Especially relevant for craftsmen:
- Is there a parking space for vans or sprinters – and is it included in the rental price?
- How much storage space is available, for example for tool boxes or protective equipment?
- Is the kitchen equipped so that you can cook yourself every day?
- How does the check-in work if you arrive late after a long day at work?
If you clarify these points in advance, you save yourself surprises – and can concentrate on the work right from the start instead of on accommodation problems.
alone or in – two different requirements
A single craftsman on assembly has different needs than a team of five people. Those who arrive alone often come with a well-equipped single room – as long as the kitchen and bathroom are tidy and the parking lot is right. Those who travel with colleagues need more space, more coordination and accommodation where everyone is reasonably accommodated without getting in each other’s way.
For teams, an entire apartment with several bedrooms is almost always more than several single rooms in different houses. Everyday life is easier, the costs per person are lower, and you have a common retreat in the evening – which should not be underestimated in a team for several weeks.
Booking and billing – what craft businesses should consider
Many craftsmen are self-employed or work in small companies where the boss organizes the accommodation himself. This has advantages: you know the requirements of your people, you know what is needed – and you can speak directly to the landlord, without detours via booking portals.
The following applies to billing: A proper invoice for the company name is mandatory if the accommodation costs are to be claimed as a business expense. If you book directly with the landlord, you will usually get them on display without any problems. This is sometimes more cumbersome via large portals – another reason to choose the direct route.
What will be different with longer projects
Short stakes of one or two weeks are one thing. Projects that last for months are different. Anyone who works for three months on a construction site in Göppingen or in the Filstal does not want to change accommodation every few weeks. Stability is just as important here as flexibility.
A good landlord knows this and offers appropriate conditions: cheaper monthly prices, uncomplicated extensions and the certainty that the accommodation will remain available over the entire project period. Anyone who addresses this from the start avoids the unpleasant situation of having to look for a new home in the middle of an ongoing project.
Book directly, move in directly
Raumschmide Apartments offers fitter apartments and apartments for craftsmen and assembly teams at several locations in Baden-Württemberg – fully furnished, with parking space and can be booked directly. If you are looking for reliable accommodation in the region for yourself or your company, you will find a solution here without a commission, with transparent prices and an invoice that fits the bookkeeping. Just ask, vote, move in.