Hello everyone,
Until now, I have been a quiet reader and have already learned quite a bit.
However, I am stuck with the following:
Today, the groundworker I hired (one of those recommended by the water utility) excavated the trenches and installed the house connections for fresh water and sewage.
He was even kind enough to dig the trench for the gas connection as well (about 50cm (20 inches) long).
Unfortunately, his mini excavator damaged the asphalt surface of the public road (new development area).
-> While digging, he pressed his blade/shield into the asphalt surface, causing damage.
When I mentioned this, I was told to press some bitumen into the damaged area.
I asked how I should proceed, since according to the building permit, I am responsible for any damages caused by the municipality.
My plan is to call the company manager tomorrow to discuss this.
I would appreciate any tips or opinions, especially regarding the next steps.
If this is the wrong thread, I apologize and kindly ask for it to be moved.
Thank you….
Until now, I have been a quiet reader and have already learned quite a bit.
However, I am stuck with the following:
Today, the groundworker I hired (one of those recommended by the water utility) excavated the trenches and installed the house connections for fresh water and sewage.
He was even kind enough to dig the trench for the gas connection as well (about 50cm (20 inches) long).
Unfortunately, his mini excavator damaged the asphalt surface of the public road (new development area).
-> While digging, he pressed his blade/shield into the asphalt surface, causing damage.
When I mentioned this, I was told to press some bitumen into the damaged area.
I asked how I should proceed, since according to the building permit, I am responsible for any damages caused by the municipality.
My plan is to call the company manager tomorrow to discuss this.
I would appreciate any tips or opinions, especially regarding the next steps.
If this is the wrong thread, I apologize and kindly ask for it to be moved.
Thank you….
If it’s just the construction access road (because it’s a new development), no one will really care. The road will be dug up many times anyway for all the connections to the main line. Eventually, the final road will be put in place.
If it’s already the finished road, you should document the damage now. If the head of the civil engineering company gives you a hard time, send the damage report along with photos and the contact details of the civil engineering company to the city. Usually, the civil contractors repair the road themselves, as happens daily with work on the main line. As the owner of the adjacent property, you have little involvement in this.
If it’s already the finished road, you should document the damage now. If the head of the civil engineering company gives you a hard time, send the damage report along with photos and the contact details of the civil engineering company to the city. Usually, the civil contractors repair the road themselves, as happens daily with work on the main line. As the owner of the adjacent property, you have little involvement in this.