Hello everyone,
Unfortunately, the structural contractor has incorrectly positioned the basement slab by about 20 cm (8 inches). The building authority came to inspect and has now temporarily stopped the construction.
There are two possible solutions to this problem:
1. Tear down the slab including the two walls that have already been poured and have everything redone correctly.
2. Submit a variation request and accept the situation as is.
Option 1 would be an extreme measure, which we naturally do not favor for practical reasons. So, basically, option 2 remains.
How should we approach this? The 20 cm (8 inches) error is significant because there are only 4 m (13 feet) left until the property boundary, where a carport is planned. It still fits, but there is much less "space" remaining. What would be a fair solution here (e.g., financial compensation from the construction company?), since a correction is no longer possible without demolition?
Thanks in advance for your advice!
Unfortunately, the structural contractor has incorrectly positioned the basement slab by about 20 cm (8 inches). The building authority came to inspect and has now temporarily stopped the construction.
There are two possible solutions to this problem:
1. Tear down the slab including the two walls that have already been poured and have everything redone correctly.
2. Submit a variation request and accept the situation as is.
Option 1 would be an extreme measure, which we naturally do not favor for practical reasons. So, basically, option 2 remains.
How should we approach this? The 20 cm (8 inches) error is significant because there are only 4 m (13 feet) left until the property boundary, where a carport is planned. It still fits, but there is much less "space" remaining. What would be a fair solution here (e.g., financial compensation from the construction company?), since a correction is no longer possible without demolition?
Thanks in advance for your advice!
ypg schrieb:
I It's not about the house, it's about 20cm (8 inches) over 4 meters (13 feet).Hello ypgNot only that.
In the neighboring thread, it is mentioned that the foundation slab is also too thin. That will certainly have a significant impact on the demolition.
Steven
Steven schrieb:
Hello ypg
Not only that.
In the neighboring thread, it is mentioned that the foundation slab is also too thin. That certainly has a considerable impact on the demolition.
StevenHe probably got overwhelmed—so many defects at onceSnowy36 schrieb:
The issue with involving a lawyer would have been this: a construction halt until the matter is resolved! That’s why it’s always important to work with deadlines, not just during the build!
ypg schrieb:
Personally, I probably would have paid for a nice carport – 3.80 meters (12.5 feet), of course I would have gone along with that too.
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neutronbx27 Jun 2020 02:15Ben-man schrieb:
That’s why you should always work with deadlines, not just during construction!
I would have agreed to that too The compensation offer was 2800€. Such an amount considering the house prices we pay in the Greater Munich area...