Hello,
Unfortunately, we only noticed after the final inspection that the guest bathroom is not perfectly level but tilts downward to the right.
I have several questions regarding this:
- Can this technically be corrected without issues?
- What effort or work would this require?
- Does this fall under the warranty, considering the acceptance was carried out without reservations in this regard?
Regards,
StarAce
Unfortunately, we only noticed after the final inspection that the guest bathroom is not perfectly level but tilts downward to the right.
I have several questions regarding this:
- Can this technically be corrected without issues?
- What effort or work would this require?
- Does this fall under the warranty, considering the acceptance was carried out without reservations in this regard?
Regards,
StarAce
Caution: Non-expert opinion!
I’m afraid this isn’t something that can be easily fixed. The mounting bracket is screwed into the wall, and shifting it by a few centimeters could mean you don’t move far enough from the original drilling hole. Especially since the wall is probably tiled, which would mean drilling into the tiles again.
How many centimeters of tilt are we talking about? If it’s less than 1 cm (0.4 inches), your construction company will likely argue that it is “within tolerance.”
If the toilet was installed like ours, there are very few options to adjust it.
Since this issue was discovered after the final inspection, you depend on the goodwill of the builder. A crooked toilet is clearly a visible defect. This is different from dripping faucets, which, according to what I’ve been told, can still be claimed after the final inspection.
I think you should call your builder and see what they say. If they care about quality and customer satisfaction, they will fix it or offer financial compensation. If not, I’m afraid you’re out of luck.
I’m afraid this isn’t something that can be easily fixed. The mounting bracket is screwed into the wall, and shifting it by a few centimeters could mean you don’t move far enough from the original drilling hole. Especially since the wall is probably tiled, which would mean drilling into the tiles again.
How many centimeters of tilt are we talking about? If it’s less than 1 cm (0.4 inches), your construction company will likely argue that it is “within tolerance.”
If the toilet was installed like ours, there are very few options to adjust it.
Since this issue was discovered after the final inspection, you depend on the goodwill of the builder. A crooked toilet is clearly a visible defect. This is different from dripping faucets, which, according to what I’ve been told, can still be claimed after the final inspection.
I think you should call your builder and see what they say. If they care about quality and customer satisfaction, they will fix it or offer financial compensation. If not, I’m afraid you’re out of luck.
Hi
Depending on the degree of misalignment, this is usually only a minor issue.
The wall-hung toilet is attached to the wall with two anchor bolts. The diameter of the bolts is significantly smaller than the flange holes in the ceramic. So, loosen the nuts slightly and adjust the ceramic. Make sure the ceramic does not slip down while loosening. It may be necessary to remove and reinstall the silicone seal, which should be located at the top edge of the ceramic where it meets the wall.
If, on the other hand, the anchor bolts were installed at significantly different heights so that adjustment is not possible, there might be a hidden defect that can be reported as a complaint.
And even if the final inspection has already taken place, I would first talk to the tradespeople to see if they really want to leave you with a crooked toilet. After all, that’s not exactly a good showcase for a tradesperson.
Depending on the degree of misalignment, this is usually only a minor issue.
The wall-hung toilet is attached to the wall with two anchor bolts. The diameter of the bolts is significantly smaller than the flange holes in the ceramic. So, loosen the nuts slightly and adjust the ceramic. Make sure the ceramic does not slip down while loosening. It may be necessary to remove and reinstall the silicone seal, which should be located at the top edge of the ceramic where it meets the wall.
If, on the other hand, the anchor bolts were installed at significantly different heights so that adjustment is not possible, there might be a hidden defect that can be reported as a complaint.
And even if the final inspection has already taken place, I would first talk to the tradespeople to see if they really want to leave you with a crooked toilet. After all, that’s not exactly a good showcase for a tradesperson.
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