ᐅ Excavation work: Is a contract required in addition to the signed quote?

Pinkiponk schrieb:

My husband reviewed every item and discussed any potential additional costs. To him, it still seems reasonable. Additionally, out of more than 10 excavation companies, only 4 responded, one of them stating "no available capacity." So unfortunately, we don’t really have much choice.

It is a good idea to record what has been discussed in a written note—always including the statement: “If I have misunderstood you in any way, please correct me.”

hampshire schrieb:

It's a good idea to record what was discussed in a written note—always adding the phrase: "If I have misunderstood you by mistake, please correct me."

It's a pity there is only one Like here.

We accepted the offer from our earthworks contractor months ago, and he mentioned that we were lucky to have accepted it so early. The price only increased slightly because the insulation in the foundation slab was initially omitted in the calculation. After the adjustments, it turned out very affordable and the work was of high quality (according to our building inspector).

Our heating and plumbing installer has already indicated that the costs will rise (our installation date has been postponed significantly). We will know the exact amount once the installation date is finally confirmed.

Holzhäuschen schrieb:

... (our installation date has been pushed back a lot). How much will we know once the installation date is finally confirmed.

What is causing the installation date to be delayed, even pushed back significantly?

Pinkiponk schrieb:

Why has the construction start date been postponed, even pushed back significantly?

It wasn’t really postponed because it was never set firmly.
We estimated an approximate start date based on information from the house provider and the building authority. For example, the building authority said it would definitely not take longer than 3 months, but it actually took 4 months (so already one month longer). Then, the structural engineering and thermal insulation verification took nearly 9 weeks instead of the expected 4 to 6 weeks. Only then did we get the foundation slab plan. The surveyor could carry out the precise staking two weeks later, and the earthworks contractor could start almost two weeks after that. That’s how the delay accumulated. As laypersons, we simply expected faster processes. The house can only move into the detailed construction planning after the foundation slab has been measured – and that’s what we’re currently waiting for. However, the architect is so busy that this now takes 3 to 4 weeks instead of one.

Due to high demand, the production (including waiting time) is also taking the maximum of 16 weeks instead of the initially stated 12 to 16 weeks.

We are fairly relaxed but would really like to know when things will properly get underway.