ᐅ Connecting the plot to utilities – what can you legally do yourself?
Created on: 30 Sep 2015 14:39
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tlactarHello,
for our planned new build of a single-family house, there is still a lot of groundwork to be done, as there are no utility connections on the property yet.
Therefore, my question is: Which of these tasks am I allowed to carry out myself on my property?
The following connections still need to be installed: drinking water, sewage, rainwater drainage, electricity, and telephone.
I understand that the connections to the public mains must be done by official personnel, but what am I allowed to lay between the property boundary and the house itself (and by myself I don’t necessarily mean me alone but also suitably qualified friends) so that I only need to commission the part up to my property line?
One reason for this question is that we are already being charged around 15,000–20,000 euros for the installation of the sewage and rainwater pipes up to our property (each about 45 meters (150 feet) long). This is only our share of the costs, as two more houses are connected to this and also have to pay. And no, the terrain is not particularly difficult…
for our planned new build of a single-family house, there is still a lot of groundwork to be done, as there are no utility connections on the property yet.
Therefore, my question is: Which of these tasks am I allowed to carry out myself on my property?
The following connections still need to be installed: drinking water, sewage, rainwater drainage, electricity, and telephone.
I understand that the connections to the public mains must be done by official personnel, but what am I allowed to lay between the property boundary and the house itself (and by myself I don’t necessarily mean me alone but also suitably qualified friends) so that I only need to commission the part up to my property line?
One reason for this question is that we are already being charged around 15,000–20,000 euros for the installation of the sewage and rainwater pipes up to our property (each about 45 meters (150 feet) long). This is only our share of the costs, as two more houses are connected to this and also have to pay. And no, the terrain is not particularly difficult…
You are allowed to bury the blue potable water protection pipe yourself if it is required in your area (it is in ours).
You can build the entire wastewater drain yourself and connect it to the sewer system... The rainwater drainage as well... of course, it must not mix with the wastewater.
You are allowed to bury the protective conduit for the telephone cable (provided free of charge by the telecom provider).
For electrical wiring, you are not allowed to do anything yourself.
However, regulations vary by region, so I would recommend checking with your local home builders’ association or similar organization... or just contact the utility providers directly.
You can build the entire wastewater drain yourself and connect it to the sewer system... The rainwater drainage as well... of course, it must not mix with the wastewater.
You are allowed to bury the protective conduit for the telephone cable (provided free of charge by the telecom provider).
For electrical wiring, you are not allowed to do anything yourself.
However, regulations vary by region, so I would recommend checking with your local home builders’ association or similar organization... or just contact the utility providers directly.
Yes, but whether you will save even a single cent is questionable.
Telekom offers a flat rate; the connection costs 599 euros, regardless of whether they bring an excavator themselves or not.
At Bayernwerk (formerly E.On Bayern), the credit for the earthworks is also very low.
Telekom offers a flat rate; the connection costs 599 euros, regardless of whether they bring an excavator themselves or not.
At Bayernwerk (formerly E.On Bayern), the credit for the earthworks is also very low.
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DerBjoern1 Oct 2015 09:02You should clarify this directly with the utility provider. We were able to do all the excavation work ourselves. We received a schedule from the municipal utilities indicating when the trench needed to be completed for electricity, gas, water, and fiber optic cables. Then their team came to install the cables and pipes, and we had to refill the trench on the same day (with frost protection, since it was already December). We were able to handle the wastewater system entirely on our own because a handover shaft was installed on our property as part of the external infrastructure connection.
We also installed the stormwater infiltration system ourselves but had to notify the municipal utilities so they could inspect it after the drainage pipes were laid and before the trench was refilled. This was to ensure there was no connection to the sewer system, as all stormwater must infiltrate entirely on our property.
We also installed the stormwater infiltration system ourselves but had to notify the municipal utilities so they could inspect it after the drainage pipes were laid and before the trench was refilled. This was to ensure there was no connection to the sewer system, as all stormwater must infiltrate entirely on our property.
Yes, it varies that much, as I said... The telecom company in Berlin charges a little over 300, but only for the connection and cable... the conduits, as mentioned before, are provided free of charge and you are allowed to bury them yourself...
However, if they have to bring in an excavator, there will still be a few hundred per meter added...
However, if they have to bring in an excavator, there will still be a few hundred per meter added...
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