Hello everyone, the tiling work in our new build has been completed. We are far from satisfied with the results. The tiler says everything is within tolerance, but we find that hard to believe. That’s why we wanted to get some independent opinions. What do you think? Were the work carried out according to recognized standards and technical rules or relevant DIN regulations?
We would appreciate any helpful responses.
Best regards, Gerrit
We would appreciate any helpful responses.
Best regards, Gerrit
Often, the problem is that the contractor is chosen based solely on the lowest price shown in the bottom right corner.
A contractor who charges (and can charge) higher prices usually does so because they deliver corresponding quality. This becomes apparent in various details.
Therefore, it is important to review references beforehand and also value the contractor’s reputation. In our case, the tiler voluntarily corrected several things he was not satisfied with. I might not have even noticed some of these issues during the final inspection.
A contractor who charges (and can charge) higher prices usually does so because they deliver corresponding quality. This becomes apparent in various details.
Therefore, it is important to review references beforehand and also value the contractor’s reputation. In our case, the tiler voluntarily corrected several things he was not satisfied with. I might not have even noticed some of these issues during the final inspection.
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Bauexperte14 Jul 2016 11:49Mycraft schrieb:
Often, you have no control over this when building with a general contractor... But then you have already made a mistake when choosing your temporary building partner. The situation is always the same: everyone is the architect of their own fortune 😉
Regards, Bauexperte
Well, many don't really have a choice... Large general contractors work with a variety of different tradespeople... so it can happen that two neighbors building with the same general contractor have completely different tradespeople on site.
Accordingly, the quality of work delivered by them can vary significantly. One homeowner might be very satisfied, while the other faces major issues...
Accordingly, the quality of work delivered by them can vary significantly. One homeowner might be very satisfied, while the other faces major issues...