Inspired by this thread:
where did things go wrong for you
and the following quote:
here’s my question: who has had everything go smoothly?
I don’t want to use the mentioned thread. Surely, nobody experiencing problems enjoys reading that everything is going perfectly for others.
Of course, we also had minor issues, but all were resolved immediately. For example, two window openings were built too large, the interior plaster was missing on the crawl space wall, the construction staircase was in the wrong place, and there was poor workmanship from the stair builder, which the flooring installer then corrected.
But overall, everything went great, which I mainly attribute to the overall setup:
Building in a rural area with individual contracts and a construction manager who has been doing this for a long time, knows all the companies personally, and when he says something, it gets done/made possible. Overall, only good companies with skilled workers who do proper work and don’t cut corners.
In addition, we thoroughly informed ourselves about each trade beforehand, knew exactly what we wanted and what could possibly go wrong. Depending on the phase, I was onsite daily or at least every three days and on call, which was fully utilized.
So with this arrangement, I would almost be ready to build again anytime.
where did things go wrong for you
and the following quote:
MadameP schrieb:
That was the short version; I think everyone who is currently building can relate to it.
here’s my question: who has had everything go smoothly?
I don’t want to use the mentioned thread. Surely, nobody experiencing problems enjoys reading that everything is going perfectly for others.
Of course, we also had minor issues, but all were resolved immediately. For example, two window openings were built too large, the interior plaster was missing on the crawl space wall, the construction staircase was in the wrong place, and there was poor workmanship from the stair builder, which the flooring installer then corrected.
But overall, everything went great, which I mainly attribute to the overall setup:
Building in a rural area with individual contracts and a construction manager who has been doing this for a long time, knows all the companies personally, and when he says something, it gets done/made possible. Overall, only good companies with skilled workers who do proper work and don’t cut corners.
In addition, we thoroughly informed ourselves about each trade beforehand, knew exactly what we wanted and what could possibly go wrong. Depending on the phase, I was onsite daily or at least every three days and on call, which was fully utilized.
So with this arrangement, I would almost be ready to build again anytime.
Everything went very well except for the flooring.
The general contractor only works with reputable local companies, which is no guarantee either.
The craftsmen were proactive. Questions were answered daily on the construction site. The process ran smoothly.
Flexibility
Transparency
Fairness
The general contractor only works with reputable local companies, which is no guarantee either.
The craftsmen were proactive. Questions were answered daily on the construction site. The process ran smoothly.
Flexibility
Transparency
Fairness
goalkeeper schrieb:
Then you haven’t flown with them for a long time. Let me translate: no complaints about TUIfly, but the snack was laughable, there were no info screens, let alone movies, and the legroom seems to be getting smaller and smaller. Everything can be upgraded online beforehand for a fee. If you don’t do that, you have nothing to complain about. The staff was friendly.
With my wife, everything went smoothly, but I had the occasional gray hair. It’s simply because she is not a construction expert, and neither am I, but I can spot a crooked tile from 2 meters (6.5 feet) away, whereas she only notices it when I point it out.
I don’t believe that every construction site goes without problems, not even for @Nordlys; if I remember his kitchen correctly, something was installed the wrong way around.
But it depends on how you deal with it—if you recognize a problem, you fix it and don’t get unnecessarily stressed about it.
We even had someone here who fought for a building permit / planning permission for five years... Just to be right? I also had contractors who did shoddy work; I kicked them off the property. It was close to turning physical. They will never see any of that money, and I will fix it myself when I have the chance.
I don’t believe that every construction site goes without problems, not even for @Nordlys; if I remember his kitchen correctly, something was installed the wrong way around.
But it depends on how you deal with it—if you recognize a problem, you fix it and don’t get unnecessarily stressed about it.
We even had someone here who fought for a building permit / planning permission for five years... Just to be right? I also had contractors who did shoddy work; I kicked them off the property. It was close to turning physical. They will never see any of that money, and I will fix it myself when I have the chance.
tomtom79 schrieb:
Even with @Nordlys, if I remember his kitchen correctly, something was installed the wrong way around.My recollection differs: I believe he wanted the kitchen door hung the opposite way due to personal preference and had it changed accordingly. He miscalculated the cooling of the storage attic and later added insulation. My house won’t be perfect either—although I plan to follow the saying and start with the third house right away.https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
Craftsmen are experts at hiding defects and saying, "That’s how it’s supposed to be, not a defect." I am convinced that many customers do not notice when something is fundamentally done wrong. In practice, they often live with these defects and either wonder about them or are lucky that the defect does not appear, or only appears much later.
On the other hand, building a house also involves a lot of luck; there is no one-size-fits-all solution. You can work on minimizing risks, but a residual risk always remains.
I understand why some people would rather rent and never build.
On the other hand, building a house also involves a lot of luck; there is no one-size-fits-all solution. You can work on minimizing risks, but a residual risk always remains.
I understand why some people would rather rent and never build.
Bookstar schrieb:
I understand why some people would only ever rent and never build. I rent completely pragmatically because it fits my current life plan better. The spaces I live in are also within a house, and that didn’t just appear out of nowhere or grow on a tree – it was put together by the same craftsmen who build owner-occupied single-family homes.
Bookstar schrieb:
Tradespeople are experts at hiding defects and saying, "It’s supposed to be like that, no defect." Mrs. Werwolf says, that’s how it is. Cabbage!
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
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