Construction defect - Staircase not in order

  • Erstellt am 2017-03-27 00:28:38

KrustyDerClown

2017-03-27 00:28:38
  • #1
Hello everyone,

just before the acceptance of our new building, it was found that the lowest stair step leading to the basement does not meet the standard. Now, one could replace the entire staircase - which, however, is not in our interest, as the move-in is already planned and the replacement would also be very time-consuming.

We could also live with it, as it is only the last stair step to the basement and the step is too low (not too deep) - the step comes earlier than expected when going down.

How much reduction in € would be justified from your point of view?

It has already been confirmed by the general contractor that there is a defect.

Best regards Oliver
 

HilfeHilfe

2017-03-27 07:07:33
  • #2
Is the distance from the stairs to the floor larger for this?

Anyway, consider an amount X. I received 250 € for something similar.-
 

KrustyDerClown

2017-03-27 09:30:20
  • #3
It is at the stairs to the basement ... the distance between the last step and the floor (tile). It is less than the standard allows. So you do not step into nothingness, but the floor comes earlier than possibly expected (if you do not look).

Regards
Oliver
 

Koempy

2017-03-27 09:41:26
  • #4
What kind of staircase is that? I would first consider making improvements before thinking about money.
 

Knallkörper

2017-03-27 14:50:30
  • #5
Request rectification or withhold double the cost of defect removal?
 

KrustyDerClown

2017-03-28 00:19:41
  • #6
The thing with reworking is a tricky matter ... Reworking would mean that the staircase would have to be completely redone (steel construction). Possible yes, it would also be done if we really want that. But we consider that exaggerated, especially because we are already shortly before moving in. It is only a matter of a few centimeters ...
 

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