ᐅ Final inspection of new construction despite missing heat pump. Is this a major defect?

allstar83 schrieb:

Did the developer countersign the report?
I suggest formally handing it over with a deadline. Then it’s their turn again. You can do this firmly but politely and stay in contact.
But 60 defects sounds like a lot.

HessamA schrieb:

Hello everyone,

I have an update for you and would appreciate your opinions and feedback again. Today, we conducted the handover inspection accompanied by an expert. During this, we documented 60 different defects in the inspection report. Among other things, the heat pump—which was already known beforehand—was missing. The promised temporary solution in the form of electric heaters and an instant water heater was on site (meaning the devices were there), but they were not connected. We were simply told that the responsible electrician had suddenly fallen ill and that this work would be completed soon. As a result, we could not verify during the inspection whether we had electricity, hot water, or heating. Nor were we able to test the electric shutters, underfloor heating, etc. After consulting with my expert, we concluded that the house is not ready for occupancy. We informed the builder of this and also told him that, due to the many defects and the inability to check hot water, electricity, and heating, we refuse to accept the handover. He believes the house is ready for occupancy. He then said that the inspection is finished and that he must proceed to the next inspection appointment (there are three terraced houses). We did not sign anything.

What do you think?

kati1337 schrieb:

Bold move. But what else was he supposed to say?
In what world is a house considered move-in ready if neither heating nor electricity works?
What I don’t quite understand is why the absence of the heat pump means you don’t have power for the roller shutters? How are those connected?

I think refusing the final inspection was definitely within your rights. From what I know, you can also formally do this and request that defects be fixed. How about payments? Do you still have something reserved?
Best regards and all the best to you.

HessamA schrieb:

We withheld the 5% retention (he had invoiced us for this) and the final installment F) under the broker and developer contract is still outstanding (due upon completion). We had already accepted the missing heat pump due to the current supply difficulties. But when we wanted to check the electronics, hot water, and so on, we were casually told that the responsible electrician was sick today and at the doctor. He would come as soon as possible and make the connection. That is certainly possible, but it was not the case at the handover.

kati1337 schrieb:

Are the power outlets and things like that working? Any burn marks?
If no electrical system is working at all, I would really be suspicious. I mean, in our case, such things were installed quite a while before the final inspection. So the power at the outlets was definitely working pretty early on.

HessamA schrieb:
We didn’t have electricity to check that.