ᐅ Floor Plan of a Narrow, Rectangular L-Shaped House on a Triangular Plot with an Oak Tree

Created on: 4 Nov 2018 10:54
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Oakland
Hello everyone!

We have purchased a triangular plot of land. As if that weren’t complicated enough, there is also a large oak tree that must be considered during the planning. In our initial considerations, it quickly became clear that the floor plan will have an L-shape.

Does anyone here have experience with this type of plot and a correspondingly shaped floor plan? What additional information is needed to get meaningful advice?

Best regards
kaho67419 Sep 2019 11:56
apokolok schrieb:

Well, the pipe runs right across the property.
Could this be any more unfortunate?
I’d probably get some grass from Holland for your tree to help calm your nerves.
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danixf
19 Sep 2019 14:51
apokolok schrieb:

Well, the line runs right across the property.
The excavator (even with diesel) can’t work there, it’s too dangerous.

What kind of nonsense is that? Is it a normal household cable? Or 10,000 volts and up? The operator can clearly see where the cable runs.
How do they work when they backfill the cable? Surely not by hand.
Where I’m from, cables are even repaired while energized. Protective gear is worn, and they get on with it.
Which state or province is this, if I may ask?
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Oakland
19 Sep 2019 14:52
35 kV

NRW
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danixf
19 Sep 2019 15:11
Ah. Then I have nothing to say. But regarding refunds or similar matters: you probably have some ongoing costs like temporary electrical distribution, scaffolding, or the like. If it really is illegal, I would write a politely worded email to the utility company to ask if you could come to some kind of agreement. (Seriously, politely.) You don’t need a lawyer or anything for that. They are usually quite reasonable about these things... at least where I am in Hamburg.
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Oakland
25 Sep 2019 10:05
How much could one reasonably estimate as a weekly cost for construction downtime?
Dr Hix25 Sep 2019 10:34
You won’t achieve anything with general statements; you need to specifically list and document where delays have caused you costs, so that this can hold up legally if necessary.