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 18:27And one more time:
Which contracts exist with whom?
Did you arrange the inspection? Or your construction company? Is there even one? Or single-trade contracting? So many questions....
Which contracts exist with whom?
Did you arrange the inspection? Or your construction company? Is there even one? Or single-trade contracting? So many questions....
toxicmolotow schrieb:
And now again:
What contracts are in place and with whom?
Did you arrange the testing? Or did your construction company? Is there even one? Or was the work divided among individual trades? So many questions.... Yes, we have a contract with a civil engineering company that carried out the groundwork for our house and connected the external drainage to the sewer. They coordinated with the company performing the leak-tightness testing. Therefore, the civil engineering company should be our main point of contact.
T
toxicmolotof4 Mar 2018 11:37Do you have everything handled by a single company or a separate contract with the leak testing company?
It will be easiest if you bring both parties, who are blaming each other, together at the same time.
It will be easiest if you bring both parties, who are blaming each other, together at the same time.
Hello
What exactly was the "leak test" (seal test) performed on? Rainwater drainage? Wastewater drainage? And where is the leak located?
What is the cause-and-effect relationship between the drainage and the wet screed?
And how is it possible to pierce a cable of the bus system when drilling a hole in the screed?
There are quite a few questions to clarify first.
Steven
What exactly was the "leak test" (seal test) performed on? Rainwater drainage? Wastewater drainage? And where is the leak located?
What is the cause-and-effect relationship between the drainage and the wet screed?
And how is it possible to pierce a cable of the bus system when drilling a hole in the screed?
There are quite a few questions to clarify first.
Steven