bekafl
2016-01-04 18:05:39
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Hello, we have the following problem: the architect incorrectly marked the chimney on the upper floor. When the masons wanted to start work on the upper floor after the chimney had been raised, they realized that the chimney was misplaced by about 1 meter, and this now completely disrupts the floor plan, which was previously square and practically good, and it now becomes quite awkwardly angled. Our construction company did not notice this error when submitting the building application, etc. We would like to completely relocate the chimney, but allegedly this is not possible for structural reasons. However, the construction company has not specified these reasons, so I do not believe them and would actually insist on a relocation. The house is already bricked and roofed. Now my questions: is relocating/demolishing and rebuilding a chimney really that problematic? If we now have to live with the awkward unwanted floor plan, can we then demand reimbursement for the drawings and also request further compensation? After all, we will have to live our lives in the awkward rooms and will surely often be annoyed since the chimney now comes out right at the bottom of the stairs. Thank you very much for your opinions. That a chimney/fireplace is not necessary for insulation reasons is clear to me...