Hello,
I have a question regarding building regulations. Our foundation stone for the single-family house was laid almost exactly 15 years ago. The house and the garage with adjoining rooms were planned and approved. The house was completed immediately, and the garage 1.5 to 2 years later. However, due to financial constraints, only the adjoining rooms (now our utility room) and a carport were built instead of the garage.
We have now noticed that the carport is almost 1 meter (3 feet) wider than the originally planned garage. The construction was carried out through the building company. Could this cause any problems retroactively? Is there a way to report this and get it approved afterward without any serious consequences?
Thank you and best regards,
Julia
I have a question regarding building regulations. Our foundation stone for the single-family house was laid almost exactly 15 years ago. The house and the garage with adjoining rooms were planned and approved. The house was completed immediately, and the garage 1.5 to 2 years later. However, due to financial constraints, only the adjoining rooms (now our utility room) and a carport were built instead of the garage.
We have now noticed that the carport is almost 1 meter (3 feet) wider than the originally planned garage. The construction was carried out through the building company. Could this cause any problems retroactively? Is there a way to report this and get it approved afterward without any serious consequences?
Thank you and best regards,
Julia
Why not? Building a house is quite stressful, and the garage might have ended up being more expensive than expected. If the construction company then said, "Don’t worry, we’ll take care of it," you might not even notice what’s going on.
Do you know the original poster personally, or why are you reacting so strongly?
Do you know the original poster personally, or why are you reacting so strongly?
I’m not the type to lie. What would I gain, especially when I’m barely anonymous in a forum? I only just noticed it myself. My husband then went out again with the tape measure to confirm it.
I can’t say much more about it. It’s probably always better to share as LITTLE as possible about yourself.
I’ll remain the “offended party” here and won’t fool you any further.
Best regards and Merry Christmas
Julia – the liar
I can’t say much more about it. It’s probably always better to share as LITTLE as possible about yourself.
I’ll remain the “offended party” here and won’t fool you any further.
Best regards and Merry Christmas
Julia – the liar
DNL schrieb:
Do you know TE personally, or why are you reacting so strongly?Great comment! Thumbs up!
Julia4 schrieb:
I am not prone to lying.
Julia – the liar@Bauexperte
I also believe you are really going a step too far here. Why this "hostility"?
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Bauexperte9 Dec 2016 09:37DNL schrieb:
Do you know TE personally, or why are you reacting so strongly?No; just a gut feeling.Stefan G. schrieb:
I also think you are really going too far here. Why this "hostility"?What does doubting a post have to do with "hostility"?Regards, Bauexperte
You don’t see it. I think "Julia – the liar" already feels targeted. What’s so unrealistic about only realizing this after 15 years? I believe it’s possible to respond in a “normal” tone here, even if topics keep repeating.
I don’t see a problem with that. But back to the subject.
Julia, the building authority is made up of people too. I wouldn’t handle it over the phone; I would just go there and discuss everything in person. There are plenty of solutions. For example, we had four deviations from the development plan. Among other things, the ridge height of the house was exceeded. I was also unsure whether that could remain as is, so I personally approached the building authority. After 30 minutes, the matter was settled, and the new height was approved as an exception and included in the building permit/planning permission.
I don’t see a problem with that. But back to the subject.
Julia, the building authority is made up of people too. I wouldn’t handle it over the phone; I would just go there and discuss everything in person. There are plenty of solutions. For example, we had four deviations from the development plan. Among other things, the ridge height of the house was exceeded. I was also unsure whether that could remain as is, so I personally approached the building authority. After 30 minutes, the matter was settled, and the new height was approved as an exception and included in the building permit/planning permission.
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toxicmolotof9 Dec 2016 10:32Well, I understand both sides, and whether my carport is 3 or 4 meters (10 or 13 feet) wide, I don’t even need a tape measure for that. It gets more difficult with 6 or 7 meters (20 or 23 feet). But if I had believed for 15 years that 4 meters (13 feet) were fine, and now I’m looking closely and in detail at the plans and see… oh, it’s actually only 3 meters (10 feet)… then I would definitely measure again, fully aware that it’s not actually 3 meters.