ᐅ How much additional cost is expected based on the structural engineer’s calculations?
Created on: 11 Jun 2023 11:17
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Lauralila88
Hello,
I have to admit that we approached the house construction quite naively...
We have already signed the detailed construction plans, and now the construction company wants us to waive our right to special termination in writing – is that even legal?
Now to the main question: we signed a fixed price contract (turnkey), but the site manager said that the price might change again after the structural engineer's calculations???? I mean, we won’t make any more changes to the plans, and we have already budgeted with the bank based on the known price – is this normal? It feels like buying a pig in a poke!
Best regards
I have to admit that we approached the house construction quite naively...
We have already signed the detailed construction plans, and now the construction company wants us to waive our right to special termination in writing – is that even legal?
Now to the main question: we signed a fixed price contract (turnkey), but the site manager said that the price might change again after the structural engineer's calculations???? I mean, we won’t make any more changes to the plans, and we have already budgeted with the bank based on the known price – is this normal? It feels like buying a pig in a poke!
Best regards
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hanghaus202311 Jun 2023 13:02kati1337 schrieb:
If you want to stick to the contract, I would definitely make sure to get someone on board who knows what they’re doing.And under no circumstances waive my special cancellation right.kati1337 schrieb:
With such business practices, I cannot consider the construction company to be reputable. So, to be honest, I don’t understand the concept of the company HDH. There is also a very old thread from 2009 in this forum if you search for experiences.
kati1337 schrieb:
Usually, there is a reason why they seem cheaper than Heinz von Heiden or Massa Haus. That’s right. Massa Haus and Heinz von Heiden are already among the most affordable nationwide for turnkey homes. Much of what is included only as “on-site work” in the construction scope. Meaning: it is not included in the price and the homeowner has to pay for it or arrange it themselves.
kati1337 schrieb:
Then the house suddenly becomes more expensive after the structural engineering. Why? No, it’s the waterproof concrete basement (black tank).
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Lauralila8811 Jun 2023 13:09ypg schrieb:
I assume the basement is listed as a separate item in the house offer, @Lauralila88?
How much does the basement cost in the offer?The basement costs 50,000 euros.
Best regards
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hanghaus202311 Jun 2023 13:13Lauralila88 schrieb:
The basement costs 50,000 euros.
RegardsHow is the waterproofing specified in the contract, and is the basement made of concrete? Is a plan part of the contract?
ypg schrieb:
No, it is the black tank.I understood the original poster to mean that they once had a buffer included for the black tank, and now the general contractor is saying that, based on the structural calculations, an additional vague surcharge is expected.kati1337 schrieb:
As I understood the original poster, they once had a budget that covered the waterproof concrete basement, but the construction manager now said there would be an additional, unclear surcharge after the structural engineer's calculations. You might be right about that.
Lauralila88 schrieb:
The basement costs 50,000 euros.
Best regards For how many square meters? Is it a proper storage basement or intended for living purposes?
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