ᐅ Cracks detected in the exterior concrete wall of the basement – what steps should be taken?
Created on: 17 Dec 2020 14:12
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HeiniohnePlan
Hello gentlemen!
First of all, I hope you and your families have stayed safe through these challenging times!?
1. Yesterday, I noticed cracks in the concrete exterior wall of the basement at our construction site; please see the attached pictures:
2. I have reported this, along with the pictures, to our site manager.
3. This was the reply:
“Good day Mr. xxx,
I have taken note of your pictures. As an immediate measure, the cracks will be covered to prevent water ingress.
When the basement ceiling is poured, the cracks will be sealed and should therefore no longer pose a problem.
However, I must point out that entering the construction site without supervision by the site management is not permitted for insurance reasons.
Please take this into consideration.”
4. What do the professionals think about this?
5. How should I proceed from here?
6. What should I reply or request?
Thanks in advance for your responses.
I wish you a happy and healthy holiday season!
First of all, I hope you and your families have stayed safe through these challenging times!?
1. Yesterday, I noticed cracks in the concrete exterior wall of the basement at our construction site; please see the attached pictures:
2. I have reported this, along with the pictures, to our site manager.
3. This was the reply:
“Good day Mr. xxx,
I have taken note of your pictures. As an immediate measure, the cracks will be covered to prevent water ingress.
When the basement ceiling is poured, the cracks will be sealed and should therefore no longer pose a problem.
However, I must point out that entering the construction site without supervision by the site management is not permitted for insurance reasons.
Please take this into consideration.”
4. What do the professionals think about this?
5. How should I proceed from here?
6. What should I reply or request?
Thanks in advance for your responses.
I wish you a happy and healthy holiday season!
1) Be careful with photos taken through the construction fence. The main contractor might escalate the situation further by adding privacy screens. Only send photos if it is absolutely unavoidable.
3) You cannot take action against the notary. Strictly speaking, they did not give you incorrect advice. Save yourself the trouble.
6) After defect rectification, the trade is considered free of defects, and you must pay the full amount.
3) You cannot take action against the notary. Strictly speaking, they did not give you incorrect advice. Save yourself the trouble.
6) After defect rectification, the trade is considered free of defects, and you must pay the full amount.
HeiniohnePlan24 Mar 2021 10:53Thanks to all of you for your helpful contributions!
The wall was
1. chipped off at the affected areas with cracks
2. newly shuttered
and then
3. grouted with the ceiling.
The general contractor never reported this issue.
It only came to light through the construction supervisor.
The wall was
1. chipped off at the affected areas with cracks
2. newly shuttered
and then
3. grouted with the ceiling.
The general contractor never reported this issue.
It only came to light through the construction supervisor.