ᐅ Building inspector for the entire construction process or just the final inspection
Created on: 2 Sep 2021 08:00
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Pwnage619
Hello
we have purchased a new semi-detached house with 150sqm (1,615 sq ft).
We are currently considering whether to hire a building expert.
What would you say – would it be worth hiring an expert to supervise the entire construction process?
That would certainly be very expensive.
Or do you think it’s enough to bring in an expert only for the final inspection,
someone who identifies all defects and properly documents them?
That probably wouldn’t be too costly.
Or should I just save the money and not hire anyone?
we have purchased a new semi-detached house with 150sqm (1,615 sq ft).
We are currently considering whether to hire a building expert.
What would you say – would it be worth hiring an expert to supervise the entire construction process?
That would certainly be very expensive.
Or do you think it’s enough to bring in an expert only for the final inspection,
someone who identifies all defects and properly documents them?
That probably wouldn’t be too costly.
Or should I just save the money and not hire anyone?
More likely 3,000 to 4,000 euros if the appointments are to be reasonably sufficient.
Independent. I once saw a report about TÜV that confirmed the impression I had formed through private contacts regarding the organizational structure, prioritization, and expertise of the staff at this institution. To put it more clearly: I don’t think much of them, even though some individuals may be competent. But you just don’t know beforehand.
In other words: A good expert does not need a certification seal as advertising to get enough assignments.
Independent. I once saw a report about TÜV that confirmed the impression I had formed through private contacts regarding the organizational structure, prioritization, and expertise of the staff at this institution. To put it more clearly: I don’t think much of them, even though some individuals may be competent. But you just don’t know beforehand.
In other words: A good expert does not need a certification seal as advertising to get enough assignments.
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Strahleman2 Sep 2021 11:20Pwnage619 schrieb:
What do you think—would it be worth hiring an expert to oversee the entire construction? I would hire one for the entire construction phase. Especially defects in the shell construction might no longer be visible during the final inspection or, in the worst case, require significant rework. For us, it definitely paid off because our building savings contract caught quite a few flaws that a layperson simply wouldn’t notice.
Pwnage619 schrieb:
That would certainly become very expensive. It depends on how many appointments are scheduled. In the end, we paid about 1,700 euros for:
- Foundation slab before concrete pour
- Waterproof formwork before concreting (+ foundation slab after concreting)
- Shell inspection including roof frame
- Underfloor heating before screed
- Composite waterproofing in the sanitary area
- External thermal insulation composite system (ETICS) before reinforcing plaster
- Final inspection
Our building savings contract recommended these inspections, with some optional additional ones, which they considered less necessary.
Pwnage619 schrieb:
How did you find your expert? Did you hire an independent professional or someone from TÜV or DEKRA? We searched through the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) website. It was important to me to have an independent expert who is publicly appointed and sworn in.
@strahlemann
On one hand, this is very affordable per inspection, but on the other hand, in my opinion, there are too few inspections scheduled.
Here is the recommendation of an expert I consulted (with my previous one, I didn’t arrange it so formally because I already knew him):
1. Inspection of the foundation slab reinforcement before pouring the concrete slab, but without cross-checking against any existing reinforcement plans.
2. Intermediate visit, approximately on the second day of the ground floor masonry construction, to inspect and assess the waterproofing layers against rising ground moisture.
3. Inspection of the ground floor masonry, checking the horizontal and vertical damp-proofing, and the ground floor ceiling before concreting, including checking the installation of ventilation ducts.
4. Inspection of the upper floor masonry and upper floor ceiling before concreting, including checking the installation of ventilation ducts.
5. Inspection of the shell construction including the roof frame and roofing, including the gutters.
6. Inspection of the window and exterior door installation.
7. Inspection of the rough installation of electrical, heating, and plumbing systems before plastering and screed application.
8. Inspection of the insulation and vapor barrier layer of the drywall construction before installing the gypsum board panels.
9. Inspection of plastering and screed work.
10. Inspection of tiling work in the bathrooms, including waterproofing, as far as it is not already covered by tiles.
11. Inspection of the final installation of electrical, heating, and plumbing systems.
12. Inspection of the finished building according to the contract at the time of handover for visible and noticeable defects, deviations from the contract, recognized technical standards, trade regulations, and available construction documents. Accompaniment during the handover and advice on technical questions.
I usually pay around 300-400 EUR per inspection depending on the effort involved.
On one hand, this is very affordable per inspection, but on the other hand, in my opinion, there are too few inspections scheduled.
Here is the recommendation of an expert I consulted (with my previous one, I didn’t arrange it so formally because I already knew him):
1. Inspection of the foundation slab reinforcement before pouring the concrete slab, but without cross-checking against any existing reinforcement plans.
2. Intermediate visit, approximately on the second day of the ground floor masonry construction, to inspect and assess the waterproofing layers against rising ground moisture.
3. Inspection of the ground floor masonry, checking the horizontal and vertical damp-proofing, and the ground floor ceiling before concreting, including checking the installation of ventilation ducts.
4. Inspection of the upper floor masonry and upper floor ceiling before concreting, including checking the installation of ventilation ducts.
5. Inspection of the shell construction including the roof frame and roofing, including the gutters.
6. Inspection of the window and exterior door installation.
7. Inspection of the rough installation of electrical, heating, and plumbing systems before plastering and screed application.
8. Inspection of the insulation and vapor barrier layer of the drywall construction before installing the gypsum board panels.
9. Inspection of plastering and screed work.
10. Inspection of tiling work in the bathrooms, including waterproofing, as far as it is not already covered by tiles.
11. Inspection of the final installation of electrical, heating, and plumbing systems.
12. Inspection of the finished building according to the contract at the time of handover for visible and noticeable defects, deviations from the contract, recognized technical standards, trade regulations, and available construction documents. Accompaniment during the handover and advice on technical questions.
I usually pay around 300-400 EUR per inspection depending on the effort involved.
Not necessarily at exactly the same times, but as a rough estimate, I would say the number of expert visits can roughly correspond to the number of stages in the payment schedule.
While this is no guarantee, it is a strong argument that my expert will be acceptable to the judge (i.e., it prevents the opposing side from trying the tactic of commissioning counter-expert reports).
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Strahleman schrieb:
It was important to me to have an independent construction savings contract that is publicly certified and sworn.
While this is no guarantee, it is a strong argument that my expert will be acceptable to the judge (i.e., it prevents the opposing side from trying the tactic of commissioning counter-expert reports).
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
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