ᐅ Mold on wood/structural frame—Is it possible to withhold payment from the progress invoice?
Created on: 8 Feb 2014 17:54
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italiano83
Hello,
our shell construction has been completed since December, and the windows are currently covered only with protective film.
Since we have a flat roof, there is the possibility to convert the attic later on.
Therefore, the ceiling above the staircase was closed off with a wooden structure.
The vapor barrier and the flat roof have been completed.
No interior walls and nothing plastered yet. For 2 months, there was still water standing in the basement up to 5cm (2 inches).
Because the windows are covered with film, there was heavy condensation inside during December and January.
Now I have noticed that mold spores are appearing around the roof hatch.
Just yesterday, the second interim invoice arrived, which should be paid within the next 10 days.
That’s 150,000 euros. The first payment was 140,000 euros (there are 7 in total).
Can I deduct something from the invoice amount and demand that the defect be fixed before I pay?
We are building a turnkey house.
Should I get an independent expert to assess the situation?
What do you think?
In my neighbor’s semi-detached house, the mold infestation is even worse...
Thanks for your help.
our shell construction has been completed since December, and the windows are currently covered only with protective film.
Since we have a flat roof, there is the possibility to convert the attic later on.
Therefore, the ceiling above the staircase was closed off with a wooden structure.
The vapor barrier and the flat roof have been completed.
No interior walls and nothing plastered yet. For 2 months, there was still water standing in the basement up to 5cm (2 inches).
Because the windows are covered with film, there was heavy condensation inside during December and January.
Now I have noticed that mold spores are appearing around the roof hatch.
Just yesterday, the second interim invoice arrived, which should be paid within the next 10 days.
That’s 150,000 euros. The first payment was 140,000 euros (there are 7 in total).
Can I deduct something from the invoice amount and demand that the defect be fixed before I pay?
We are building a turnkey house.
Should I get an independent expert to assess the situation?
What do you think?
In my neighbor’s semi-detached house, the mold infestation is even worse...
Thanks for your help.
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italiano838 Feb 2014 19:56Masipulami schrieb:
You should definitely involve an independent expert for an investment like this. For example, have a look at the Building Owners’ Protection Association.Thanks for the tip.
The total investment is approximately 460,000 euros.
Masipulami8 Feb 2014 19:57What is the total price of the house?
Either way, the €145,000 for the service you described seems quite bold in my opinion. Especially considering the condition.
Have you had the payment schedule reviewed?
Either way, the €145,000 for the service you described seems quite bold in my opinion. Especially considering the condition.
Have you had the payment schedule reviewed?
Masipulami8 Feb 2014 19:59italiano83 schrieb:
Thanks for the tip.
The total investment is 460,000 euros.Is the land included in that price?
If not, that seems significantly overpriced to me.
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italiano838 Feb 2014 20:00The payment schedule is divided into 7 steps.
30 %
33 %
6.3 %
7 %
9.1 %
8.4 %
5.6 %
Otherwise, everything is basically perfect, except for this mold infestation in the hatch. I have now found an inspector nearby through the Homeowners’ Protection Association and will contact them on Monday. They are only three towns away.
30 %
33 %
6.3 %
7 %
9.1 %
8.4 %
5.6 %
Otherwise, everything is basically perfect, except for this mold infestation in the hatch. I have now found an inspector nearby through the Homeowners’ Protection Association and will contact them on Monday. They are only three towns away.
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italiano838 Feb 2014 20:01Masipulami schrieb:
Is the land included in that price?
If not, that seems way too high to me.I already mentioned earlier that the land is included.
416 sq meters (4,480 sq ft) at 350 euros per sq meter (about $33 per sq ft) – standard for our region.
Masipulami8 Feb 2014 20:10I stick to my point. With this payment schedule, you end up paying almost 50% of the house price for an unfinished shell without windows and interior walls. Unfortunately, this is far from a reasonable payment plan.
Regarding the defects, I can’t contribute much professionally at this point. At least, I wouldn’t accept it without prior approval from someone who is knowledgeable.
Regarding the defects, I can’t contribute much professionally at this point. At least, I wouldn’t accept it without prior approval from someone who is knowledgeable.