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allstar8319 Jul 2021 16:23Hello everyone,
Our house construction is slowly coming to an end. This week, painting, kitchen installation, flooring, and electrical work are all somehow happening. In August, the plumbing final installation, carport, and driveway will be done. The move is planned for the end of August.
How was it for you? Are there particular things you would pay closer attention to in hindsight?
I’m thinking, for example, about handling defects, withholding final payments, handover, installing lights, finishing touches, moving and settling in, furniture, etc.
Thank you very much for sharing your experiences!
Our house construction is slowly coming to an end. This week, painting, kitchen installation, flooring, and electrical work are all somehow happening. In August, the plumbing final installation, carport, and driveway will be done. The move is planned for the end of August.
How was it for you? Are there particular things you would pay closer attention to in hindsight?
I’m thinking, for example, about handling defects, withholding final payments, handover, installing lights, finishing touches, moving and settling in, furniture, etc.
Thank you very much for sharing your experiences!
Have you noticed any reason to be suspicious about any trade so far?
In general, if you move in before the handover, it is usually considered an acceptance without objections.
In my condominium, the barrier-free shower drain was so clogged with construction debris that during the first shower it overflowed and flooded the entire living room (I didn’t realize it at first). So, it might be a good idea to check this during the handover and let the water run for more than just a few seconds.
If you have a venting plan from the plumber and multiple drains are connected to the same vent stack, try running all of them at full flow simultaneously to see if the venting is properly sized. If you hear gurgling sounds from a drain (barrier-free showers and bathtubs are commonly affected), note this immediately as a defect.
Test all windows in every function. Test all doors. Window and door sashes should not move by themselves when there is no draft (doors slamming shut can be an exception, such as the front door).
If you have regular access before handover (not a developer), check all light switches and sockets as well as the correct labeling in the electrical panel. It usually takes too long at the official handover, but if you find issues earlier, you can demonstrate them immediately.
But above all, it’s best to bring a construction expert to the handover appointment!
In general, if you move in before the handover, it is usually considered an acceptance without objections.
In my condominium, the barrier-free shower drain was so clogged with construction debris that during the first shower it overflowed and flooded the entire living room (I didn’t realize it at first). So, it might be a good idea to check this during the handover and let the water run for more than just a few seconds.
If you have a venting plan from the plumber and multiple drains are connected to the same vent stack, try running all of them at full flow simultaneously to see if the venting is properly sized. If you hear gurgling sounds from a drain (barrier-free showers and bathtubs are commonly affected), note this immediately as a defect.
Test all windows in every function. Test all doors. Window and door sashes should not move by themselves when there is no draft (doors slamming shut can be an exception, such as the front door).
If you have regular access before handover (not a developer), check all light switches and sockets as well as the correct labeling in the electrical panel. It usually takes too long at the official handover, but if you find issues earlier, you can demonstrate them immediately.
But above all, it’s best to bring a construction expert to the handover appointment!
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allstar8319 Jul 2021 19:10Not suspicious. Partly a bit concerned because quite a few tradespeople still need to come by.
Thank you, exactly that helps me with my thoughts.
I can and am on site anytime to check on things. I also have good contact with the site manager. So that’s actually fine. There’s just always something 🙂
Thank you, exactly that helps me with my thoughts.
I can and am on site anytime to check on things. I also have good contact with the site manager. So that’s actually fine. There’s just always something 🙂
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