ᐅ Water Connection Installed Incorrectly – Is There a Right to Rectification from the General Contractor?
Created on: 20 May 2019 12:04
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Sony70
Hello dear building experts,
we are currently building our house with a general contractor. Now, the plumbing subcontractor did not install the pipes according to our bathroom plan; specifically, they are not centered for a 60 cm (24 inch) washbasin. The problem is that I specifically bought a designer trap, which now cannot be installed. Instead, an unattractive and also crooked trap was used. Since the tiling is already done, correcting this would be a major effort.
What is my legal position here? Can I demand remediation from the general contractor because the shop drawings clearly show a 60 cm (24 inch) washbasin, or can the general contractor claim that the effort required would be disproportionately high, meaning I have to accept it as is?
Many thanks in advance!
Sony
we are currently building our house with a general contractor. Now, the plumbing subcontractor did not install the pipes according to our bathroom plan; specifically, they are not centered for a 60 cm (24 inch) washbasin. The problem is that I specifically bought a designer trap, which now cannot be installed. Instead, an unattractive and also crooked trap was used. Since the tiling is already done, correcting this would be a major effort.
What is my legal position here? Can I demand remediation from the general contractor because the shop drawings clearly show a 60 cm (24 inch) washbasin, or can the general contractor claim that the effort required would be disproportionately high, meaning I have to accept it as is?
Many thanks in advance!
Sony
Nordlys schrieb:
First, I didn’t read anywhere that the sink was installed unofficially or that the water connection was done without proper approval. How do you know that? Even if that is the case, it doesn’t change the fact that this defect justifies completely removing the tiles and relocating the connection. Whether it’s tax-free or taxable. K. But this is disproportionate. That will never happen. And the plumber, who after the "under-the-table deal" was no longer supervised, doesn’t care.
Normally, a sink with dimensions around 55–58cm (22–23 inches) is offered or something similar... you also need to be able to move around it centrally beforehand, which is not easy with the corner.
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HilfeHilfe21 May 2019 13:43Snowy36 schrieb:
That was stated in another thread by the OP....I have quoted correctlyZaba12 schrieb:
Are you referring to the sink? Even a nice trap won’t fix the sink anymore. No, I meant the crooked trap.
Even without any illegal work, meaning with a warranty, there likely isn’t much that can be done because it is a cosmetic defect. The drain functions properly, and an undersink cabinet should still be installable.