ᐅ Setting L-shaped retaining blocks and leveling a slope – Requirements for the contractor
Created on: 30 Apr 2021 10:58
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mcwaldi
Hello everyone,
Since our plot is located on a slope and we would like to create a level area (excavating about 50 cubic meters (65 cubic yards) of soil) with slope stabilization using L-shaped retaining walls (1.55 meters (5 feet) high) along a length of 15 meters (50 feet), we have been checking with local companies.
One company, which mainly specializes in tree removal and forestry work, gave us a quite good offer.
However, another company informed us that these types of works are subject to specific commercial regulations and cannot simply be carried out by a forestry company.
Are you aware of such legal requirements, and if so, what impact do they have?
Thank you very much for your help!
Since our plot is located on a slope and we would like to create a level area (excavating about 50 cubic meters (65 cubic yards) of soil) with slope stabilization using L-shaped retaining walls (1.55 meters (5 feet) high) along a length of 15 meters (50 feet), we have been checking with local companies.
One company, which mainly specializes in tree removal and forestry work, gave us a quite good offer.
However, another company informed us that these types of works are subject to specific commercial regulations and cannot simply be carried out by a forestry company.
Are you aware of such legal requirements, and if so, what impact do they have?
Thank you very much for your help!
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hanghaus200030 Apr 2021 13:04mcwaldi schrieb:
We were then informed by another company that these works are subject to certain commercial requirements and cannot simply be carried out by a forestry company.Was that a competitor for the construction of the retaining walls?There is no zoning plan, and according to the Saxon building code, anything up to 2 meters (6.6 feet) does not require a permit. The neighbors even excavated more than that about three years ago and did not need a permit either. Therefore, I assume that we also do not need a permit.
This was told to us by an earthworks company, but they are ultimately too far away. Because of the distance, they did not provide us with a quote. The only thing he mentioned was something about a construction trade license... however, after extensive internet research, I could not find any specific information about this.
This was told to us by an earthworks company, but they are ultimately too far away. Because of the distance, they did not provide us with a quote. The only thing he mentioned was something about a construction trade license... however, after extensive internet research, I could not find any specific information about this.
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hampshire30 Apr 2021 13:55@haydee makes a good point. Civil engineering and structural construction are main construction trades and have a different tax structure compared to landscaping or forestry businesses. There are some landscapers who carry out a considerable amount of civil engineering work, which is acceptable to a certain extent. Civil engineering companies often see this as unfair competition and react negatively when someone outside the main construction trade offers slope stabilization work at lower prices. I believe this is the underlying issue.
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