Building permit fee - What did you pay for it?

But many more bitter surprises will come your way when this bill hits you like a bolt. Get used to it.

You mean: the building permit fee as a vaccination to strengthen the builder's immune system?

But many more bitter surprises will still come your way when this bill hits you like a thunderbolt. Get used to it.

Sorry, that's nonsense. The general contractor we are building with gave me 1500 as the max figure. All based on experience from previous construction projects in the same city and roughly the same cost.

If your shell builder comes to you and suddenly the bill is 40% higher than calculated, I’d like to see your face.

Besides, it’s not about the mere number, we can handle that. It’s about the ratio.

By the way, I have already calculated the costs well. Last week I received the landscaper’s offer of 62k for the outdoor facilities. I don’t think you can plan much more thoroughly than that. Therefore, I am looking at your scenario rather calmly.

Well then, just ask the [GU] why the invoice is so high....

call, ask how the fee comes about, one had expected clearly less. Have it explained, if it is plausible, pay, otherwise object

They seriously want €2489.50!!!

Who are "They"? Is the €2489.50 stated in a fee notice from the approval authority or does the general contractor demand this amount?

Can the fee be challenged, or something like that?

If it is a fee notice, there should be a reference to legal remedies.