Building expert for inspection and handover - recommended?

I just spoke with the company and they said we are not allowed to hire a building surveyor anymore because due to Corona it will not be possible to arrange an on-site appointment. One would only be able to meet someone on-site at the acceptance and handover, and at these two appointments we could bring someone with us.

I just spoke with the company and they said we are no longer allowed to hire a building surveyor because, due to Corona, it will not be possible to arrange an on-site appointment. One would only be able to meet someone on-site at the acceptance and handover, and at these two appointments we could bring someone along.

With all due respect, I believe this is complete nonsense! A rogue who thinks badly of it. In case, call your public order office and ask. I cannot imagine that.

We have appointed an expert from DEKRA for three appointments ([Bodenplatte], [Rohbauabnahme] and [Endabnahme]). So far, we are satisfied with this. Since we are not familiar, it gives us security that there are no glaring defects. In principle, DEKRA offers even more appointments.

Hello,

I also thought long and hard about whether to hire an expert or not. In the end, I decided to do so (through the Bauherren-Schutzbund) and it is one of the best decisions of the entire construction project, and we are only halfway through! The shocker was the roofing, where broken tiles were glued with acrylic. They would have soon fallen on our heads. I expect something between 4000-5000€ for the construction supervision by the Bauherren-Schutzbund, but it has already paid off. No construction is free of defects. Of course, no construction company wants an expert, who wants to have their finger pointed at. But I wouldn’t let myself be fobbed off with such a reason and would rather wonder why the company is so opposed to an expert... Best regards,

We have commissioned an expert from DEKRA for three appointments (foundation slab, shell construction inspection, and final inspection). So far, we are satisfied with that. Since we don't have any expertise ourselves, it gives us confidence that there are no glaring defects. As a matter of fact, DEKRA offers even more appointments.

Well, I find that a bit thin – especially if you don't know much yourselves. A lot happens between the shell construction and completion, including things you can't see at the end because they're simply covered up – many glaring defects can hide there... As an absolute minimum, there should be an appointment after the "rough installation," when you can still see the electrical and sanitary installations. That's my opinion.

Our general contractor is very open to building experts. Since he subcontracts the trades, he has double quality assurance and can demand early rectification from his craftsmen.

Damage can be repaired early and not only after the client has moved in and, for example, with leaks in the roof, the entire bathroom has to be opened up.