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ᐅ SUB is not registered in the trades register for masonry work.

Created on: 14 Nov 2019 18:40
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Hausbau2019
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What can or must I do if I find out just before completing the shell construction that the general contractor responsible for building the waterproof concrete basement and the entire shell (a semi-detached house with a total usable area of 600 sqm (6458 sq ft) – with serious defects) is not registered in the craftsmen’s register for masonry and concrete work, but instead for demolition, drywall, and tiling?

According to my inquiries, this qualifies as undeclared work: Undeclared work is performed by anyone who provides or commissions services or work and independently operates a licensed craft as a permanent business without being registered in the craftsmen’s register (§ 1 of the Crafts Code).

What is your opinion on this?
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Domski14 Nov 2019 20:12
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You don’t have to do anything!

Don’t make yourself more unpopular with the subcontractors than necessary. You benefit from their motivation. If you want to argue, do it with your main contractor.
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Zaba1214 Nov 2019 20:13
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Domski schrieb:

I wouldn’t do anything further that might jeopardize construction progress.

You have professional site supervision capable of properly identifying defects. Address these professionally, whether it’s the screed installer Achmed, the drywall worker Machmut, or the roofer carpenter Erwin.

Politically correct, including the German Erwin. Now all that’s missing is the Asian and the African.
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Domski14 Nov 2019 20:17
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@Zaba12 I have never seen Asians or Africans on a construction site here.

But the colorful Igor is definitely missing. By the way, he also works on electrical outlets!
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Joedreck14 Nov 2019 20:19
#10
Well, make a note of these things. I understand that you want to put pressure on the general contractor. In this case, I think it’s justified.
So, write down such issues, and after moving in and completing all matters, consider informing customs and the local chamber of crafts.
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Hausbau201915 Nov 2019 06:14
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Yes, the general contractor does, but the subcontractor less so. They don’t have detailed execution plans and build according to verbal instructions. You can only be glad that the house, for the most part, resembles the house we planned.
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HilfeHilfe15 Nov 2019 06:29
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Don't forget the Waldemar Lolek screed.