ᐅ House connections located in a different place than originally planned
Created on: 12 Mar 2022 06:16
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Good morning,
I am hoping to get some advice regarding the following situation:
According to the builder’s plans, our technical equipment is supposed to be located in one corner of the basement (main electrical panel, utility shaft, heating system, etc.). This was also confirmed during a walkthrough of the basement, where we were told everything would be in that corner.
However, the house connections have now been installed, and electricity, water, and telephone lines come into the opposite corner of the basement. The cables and pipes have to be routed across the entire wall to reach the other corner.
In my opinion, this reduces usable basement space, and the original idea to separate the technical area from the children’s play area is no longer feasible.
We are doing a turnkey build with a developer, so we are not acting as self-builders. According to the construction company, this decision was made by the local utility providers.
Do we have any influence over this?
Are there any recommendations?
If not, could this potentially justify a compensation claim for the lost basement corner and wall space?
Thank you very much!
I am hoping to get some advice regarding the following situation:
According to the builder’s plans, our technical equipment is supposed to be located in one corner of the basement (main electrical panel, utility shaft, heating system, etc.). This was also confirmed during a walkthrough of the basement, where we were told everything would be in that corner.
However, the house connections have now been installed, and electricity, water, and telephone lines come into the opposite corner of the basement. The cables and pipes have to be routed across the entire wall to reach the other corner.
In my opinion, this reduces usable basement space, and the original idea to separate the technical area from the children’s play area is no longer feasible.
We are doing a turnkey build with a developer, so we are not acting as self-builders. According to the construction company, this decision was made by the local utility providers.
Do we have any influence over this?
Are there any recommendations?
If not, could this potentially justify a compensation claim for the lost basement corner and wall space?
Thank you very much!
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Pinkiponk13 Mar 2022 09:10tomtom79 schrieb:
The city utilities always prefer the shortest route since they are responsible for repairs up to the connection point. Additionally, the developer has to pay for every meter, which explains the outcome.Thank you, that is very helpful information. Now I also understand why, during our house construction, the connections towards the street have to be placed in the nearest wall. For us, it is not as critical as for the original poster, but I would also prefer to have everything "in the farthest corner, hidden behind a door," with a cabinet placed in front.