Hello everyone,
I’m not sure where to post this topic, so I’ll just write it here since it’s also related to the construction company.
Last Friday, a leakage test was carried out at our place—both for the wastewater drainage system outside and inside the house. When I arrived, I was told the test was passed, but they noticed water leaking out from under the front door, and there is already water under the screed. Yesterday, our site manager drilled a hole through the screed in the living room and saw that it was quite wet underneath (in addition, he accidentally drilled through a cable for the bus system...).
Now, the opinions from the construction company and the plumbing contractor are that the person who performed the leakage test must have done something wrong. It’s possible that too much pressure was applied during the test, causing water to leak from the connection of the wastewater pipes. The drainage system is otherwise sealed, and the water supply pipes were tested with no problems found.
My question is: If it is eventually determined that the leakage tester is at fault, can we as the client claim damages? Is it better to consult a lawyer or a surveyor? Does anyone have experience with this?
This is just ridiculous – after 8 months of almost finishing the house, with kitchen, stairs, and flooring all ordered and the move planned for the end of March, suddenly something like this happens. It’s heartbreaking...
I hope someone has experience and can help us. Thank you in advance.
Best regards from Warstein
I’m not sure where to post this topic, so I’ll just write it here since it’s also related to the construction company.
Last Friday, a leakage test was carried out at our place—both for the wastewater drainage system outside and inside the house. When I arrived, I was told the test was passed, but they noticed water leaking out from under the front door, and there is already water under the screed. Yesterday, our site manager drilled a hole through the screed in the living room and saw that it was quite wet underneath (in addition, he accidentally drilled through a cable for the bus system...).
Now, the opinions from the construction company and the plumbing contractor are that the person who performed the leakage test must have done something wrong. It’s possible that too much pressure was applied during the test, causing water to leak from the connection of the wastewater pipes. The drainage system is otherwise sealed, and the water supply pipes were tested with no problems found.
My question is: If it is eventually determined that the leakage tester is at fault, can we as the client claim damages? Is it better to consult a lawyer or a surveyor? Does anyone have experience with this?
This is just ridiculous – after 8 months of almost finishing the house, with kitchen, stairs, and flooring all ordered and the move planned for the end of March, suddenly something like this happens. It’s heartbreaking...
I hope someone has experience and can help us. Thank you in advance.
Best regards from Warstein
T
toxicmolotof3 Mar 2018 10:49As always: who has a contract with whom, and who commissioned the leak tester?
I am still not convinced that the wastewater is to blame for the water in the screed. What about the fresh water pipes and heating pipes?
I am still not convinced that the wastewater is to blame for the water in the screed. What about the fresh water pipes and heating pipes?
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HilfeHilfe3 Mar 2018 11:04lawyer!
toxicmolotow schrieb:
As always: Who has which contract with whom, and who commissioned the leak test?
I am still not convinced that the wastewater system is to blame for the water in the screed. What about the fresh water pipes and heating pipes?Hello, thanks for the response. The heating and water pipes are all fine. The underfloor heating has been running since Christmas 2017, now almost 3 months without any issues; I installed it myself with the help of a technician. They also tested the water pipes over the weekend with a pressure gauge—no loss was detected.
HilfeHilfe schrieb:
lawyer! Thank you. Once it is determined who is at fault.
Mycraft schrieb:
Always just lawyer, lawyer...
First, find out the cause. Thank you. Exactly, I will wait first. Then go to a lawyer immediately.
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