Hello,
we requested a quote for a prefabricated house with a basement and a garage, and we signed the contract based on that. It was only during the meeting with the architect that we were informed that the base coat plaster for the foundation still needs to be added, and that we would have to decide which type to choose.
This was never mentioned during the preliminary discussions and negotiations. For us, it was clear that the connection between the basement and the ground floor should be included since we entrusted everything to a general contractor.
Are we completely mistaken here? Did the advisor simply omit these costs, or should we have been aware of this ourselves?
we requested a quote for a prefabricated house with a basement and a garage, and we signed the contract based on that. It was only during the meeting with the architect that we were informed that the base coat plaster for the foundation still needs to be added, and that we would have to decide which type to choose.
This was never mentioned during the preliminary discussions and negotiations. For us, it was clear that the connection between the basement and the ground floor should be included since we entrusted everything to a general contractor.
Are we completely mistaken here? Did the advisor simply omit these costs, or should we have been aware of this ourselves?
Nordlys schrieb:
That’s why the person on the construction site is more of a craftsman, and he or she, as a decent businessperson, should sell buildings that are fully functional and well thought out.
But I know the industry is broken, full of amateurs and opportunists. Haha, you put that very well again.
frank_gayer schrieb:
We requested a quote for a prefabricated house with a basement and garage If the basement was purchased together with the prefab house builder, the entire structure should naturally be complete. For the prefab house itself, however, it is common that the “top edge of the basement ceiling” is considered the interface where the prefab house begins—both in terms of price and scope of work.
Basement builders, on their own, often classify basements as part of solid construction and may not include these works. In the combination of prefab house and basement, it can result in both providers considering it an additional service.
In this case, I see the homeowner responsible for carefully reading the scope of work. The intermediary handling both contracts probably does not regularly think that far. Or did the prefab house builder offer the basement as well (which I suspect was subcontracted from a basement specialist or a subsidiary)?
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winnetou7815 Oct 2017 08:00So, the construction specifications usually included standard base render and painting as a DIY task. The surcharge for colored base render was always around 500 euros.
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winnetou7815 Oct 2017 08:30I don’t think testing is absolutely necessary; reading and comparing yourself isn’t that complicated.
Jo is like that. The provider has no duty to inform. Anything not specified in the scope of work is the responsibility of the client.
If the client feels overwhelmed by this, there are ways to address it. You can choose a different construction method or seek independent expert advice.
If the client feels overwhelmed by this, there are ways to address it. You can choose a different construction method or seek independent expert advice.
You are both right. Nevertheless, I believe there is a duty to provide advice when it comes to the builder.
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