ᐅ Incorrectly Installed Floor Screed in the Bathroom – What to Do?
Created on: 5 Nov 2017 20:12
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Flores123
Good evening dear forum members,
I need your advice regarding some decisions we have to make.
We are currently having an end-terrace house built through a developer, and the screed was laid nearly two weeks ago. Before signing the purchase contract, we had to accept an additional cost of about €2500 (approximately $2700) for a walk-in shower, as this was already planned and agreed upon with the relevant companies. This special feature is therefore included in the purchase contract and is legally binding.
However, last week the site manager called me to say that the company that installed the screed made a mistake and did not take the special request for a walk-in shower into account. Now it is too late to realize a walk-in shower without complications. We were asked to choose from three options:
1) No special shower features, meaning the standard option (a half-round shower tray)
2) Shower with a raised platform
3) Walk-in shower, but the ceiling will be opened, covered with a soffit, and decorated with recessed lights. This lowered soffit would be attached to the living room ceiling.
We have categorically ruled out option 3, as we do not want a soffit with lighting.
With option 2, we will not receive a refund for the extra cost because it was argued that the raised platform shower involves the same work and costs as a walk-in shower. As a small apology, they would install a shower door for us.
Overall, it is simply frustrating that we have to accept compromises now.
What is your view? How can one proceed in such a situation?
I appreciate any advice.
I need your advice regarding some decisions we have to make.
We are currently having an end-terrace house built through a developer, and the screed was laid nearly two weeks ago. Before signing the purchase contract, we had to accept an additional cost of about €2500 (approximately $2700) for a walk-in shower, as this was already planned and agreed upon with the relevant companies. This special feature is therefore included in the purchase contract and is legally binding.
However, last week the site manager called me to say that the company that installed the screed made a mistake and did not take the special request for a walk-in shower into account. Now it is too late to realize a walk-in shower without complications. We were asked to choose from three options:
1) No special shower features, meaning the standard option (a half-round shower tray)
2) Shower with a raised platform
3) Walk-in shower, but the ceiling will be opened, covered with a soffit, and decorated with recessed lights. This lowered soffit would be attached to the living room ceiling.
We have categorically ruled out option 3, as we do not want a soffit with lighting.
With option 2, we will not receive a refund for the extra cost because it was argued that the raised platform shower involves the same work and costs as a walk-in shower. As a small apology, they would install a shower door for us.
Overall, it is simply frustrating that we have to accept compromises now.
What is your view? How can one proceed in such a situation?
I appreciate any advice.
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Flores1235 Nov 2017 20:53Thank you first of all for the replies. The shower with a raised platform doesn’t really bother me. But before signing the purchase contract, we were told that only a walk-in shower would be possible. Due to the poor workmanship, other options have suddenly become available. And the special request service that was promised and already paid for will no longer be provided. We would like to get the money for the additional costs back. However, in the case of a shower with a raised platform, this would not be possible, as the additional costs would be roughly the same.
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Flores1235 Nov 2017 20:55Bau-Schmidt schrieb:
Where is the problem? Remove the screed again. The installed screed can’t be the issue.Apparently it is.. They probably want to avoid it somehow to keep the schedule on track..
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Bau-Schmidt5 Nov 2017 21:00Either install a shower base at no additional cost or fulfill the contractual performance.
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Knallkörper5 Nov 2017 21:07I agree with Joedreck and would insist on contract fulfillment. Removing the screed is reasonable for the general contractor/building contractor. Alternatively, you can offer him the option to install a shower platform, but you will keep your 2,500 euros and he will also grant you an additional week of vacation.
Flores123 schrieb:
Apparently they do.. They probably want to avoid it somehow to keep the schedule on track..Breaking up the floor and manually installing new screed with slope in the shower does not take much time. At least not enough to delay the schedule.
Is there underfloor heating installed there?
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