No, it was actually okay. I did set up construction fences for demarcation. And mostly they stuck to it as well. Occasionally one or another craftsman shifted the construction fence a bit, but that was limited. Early on, everything was usually back where it belonged again ;) However, we also lived on the property (in a container) and I was almost always at home.oh dear, you must have had to set up electric fences or something similar to protect the outdoor area. Then I only half confused you. No, not many weeds have taken hold in the lawn/meadow. Except for a few exceptions, it was a brown area. Even the clover and dandelions gave up. So far, mostly grasses have recovered and the area is almost continuously green. That happened surprisingly fast.
It is simply not true that an external water meter is not allowed or must be removed. Each municipality regulates this individually. In addition, there are frost-proof meters that simply run empty so that nothing can freeze. This also makes the external water tap frost-proof. We have such a meter without any problems.I just traced the water pipes based on the photos. The cold water comes together in one line in the utility room. An intermediate meter in the utility room is therefore not possible. Then it would have to be attached outside at the tap and removed in winter. I need to find out what that costs.... or if it can be done myself...
sounds like a stressful time