ᐅ Sewer connection costs. Included in the additional construction expenses with an amount of 3,500.
Created on: 29 Jul 2018 17:49
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HäuslebauerEE
Hello everyone,
we have purchased a fully serviced plot and discussed the additional construction costs with a general contractor during the sales meeting. Here, 3500 euros were estimated for the wastewater section.
We also obtained quotes for the earthworks. The excavator included the installation of underground drainage pipes ("KG pipes"), the inspection chamber, and the cistern in his offer. He told us, "Everything related to wastewater leaving the property is covered in my quote."
Now we are wondering what the 3500 euros for wastewater actually covers. What work might still be missing? From my understanding, the pipe that connects the property’s wastewater to the local sewage system still needs to be installed, but that shouldn’t cost 3500 euros, right? Could you possibly help clarify this?
Best regards
we have purchased a fully serviced plot and discussed the additional construction costs with a general contractor during the sales meeting. Here, 3500 euros were estimated for the wastewater section.
We also obtained quotes for the earthworks. The excavator included the installation of underground drainage pipes ("KG pipes"), the inspection chamber, and the cistern in his offer. He told us, "Everything related to wastewater leaving the property is covered in my quote."
Now we are wondering what the 3500 euros for wastewater actually covers. What work might still be missing? From my understanding, the pipe that connects the property’s wastewater to the local sewage system still needs to be installed, but that shouldn’t cost 3500 euros, right? Could you possibly help clarify this?
Best regards
HäuslebauerEE schrieb:
Thanks for your replies. In my case, the excavation contractor also installed the inspection chamber. This is located about 2m (6.5 feet) away from the municipal sewer system. I just can’t understand how that could cost 3500, but you do get surprised sometimes in this regard. That is quite possible. It involves civil engineering work, breaking up and restoring roads, permits (building permit / planning permission). Also, at least where I am, you must not forget that the municipal wastewater authority only approves selected companies to connect to their sewer network. This can also play a role in the pricing.
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HäuslebauerEE29 Jul 2018 22:03Alex85 schrieb:
Better be glad to have a general contractor (GC) who doesn’t omit or underestimate these cost items!
Just to say something positive for a changeI just didn’t understand it—let’s see how many euros will come out in the end. Thanks for your help.
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HäuslebauerEE30 Jul 2018 20:20Today I spoke again with the groundworks contractor, and he said that he will also connect the wastewater to the local supply network and, in his opinion, there will be no additional costs. Have you ever heard of this being the usual procedure?
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HäuslebauerEE30 Jul 2018 20:25Bookstar schrieb:
Yes, it was the same for us.Thank you – that would be great