Construction law - hire a lawyer or not yet

Yes, it was perhaps reckless to sell the house before building permits. But we planned 12 months for a single-family house.

Yes, we also have obligations stated in the contract. For example, we submitted the completed building application to the building authority.

And yes, in January we ordered construction electricity and construction water as well as the separately metered connection. The DIXI toilet is already on the construction site.

But as builders, we did not know that we needed a crane; the plumber and our construction manager said that. We were even scheduled to meet at the construction site by phone with the construction manager and the plumber. And who didn’t come? The construction manager. The plumber even made us an offer without a large crane, but with extra costs that we were willing to pay.

However, the construction manager said over the phone a day later that everything had been arranged: we would get the construction electricity from the neighbor and the crane was also approved. The plumber knows about it, but steel is lying around on the construction site, no construction fence, the red dot is not hanging. Anyone can come onto the property and steal everything.

But this was not the case after a call with the city. And when the electrician called us angrily because it was not working with the neighbors’ electricity.

Oh, and it was funny as well: they wanted to deliver our shell staircase at the end of March. I was supposed to unlock the door. I laughed so hard I fell off my chair; they are welcome to come, everything is open.

There is a DIXI toilet buried, a distribution box without electricity and steel there, and at the end of July our garage. Oh, and don’t forget the construction staircase. The bank also already wanted photos of the great construction.

Sold on 30.06.20 Building application submitted 04.07.19 Building permit 22.12.19 Construction time guarantee starts 1 month after building permit 22.1.20 then 8 months

Forget the lawyer, find a building expert you get along with well.

I mentioned him too. However, one must also admit that he can only review the contract and the house construction. He cannot resolve interpersonal disharmonies either. Therefore, I advise: examine his and your behavior neutrally. Is it possible that you expect more from a botched house construction than is normal? Circumstances, waiting times, etc. are also normal. One never talks about construction botch without a craftsman being pointed out a mistake and given the opportunity to fix it,

I mentioned him too. However, you have to admit that he can only review the contract and the house construction. He cannot resolve interpersonal disharmonies either. Therefore, I advise: review his and your behavior neutrally. Could it be that you expect more from a bungled house construction than is normal? Normal are also circumstances, waiting times, etc. People never talk about botched construction without a craftsman being pointed out a mistake and given the opportunity to fix it,

We have built before and yes, everything went better then. They basically took us by the hand, so to speak. We were told where and when to come for which trade or sample selection. And nothing went wrong, despite a one-month delay due to snow. The house was even finished after 8 months. We had no stress, the site manager sent pictures, we ourselves were on the construction site on weekends. And we could calmly go to work without a craftsman calling angrily. Unfortunately, the company is no longer there, they retired. It was a family business and that’s why we felt very comfortable with the company.

Now calm down, we have Easter. Everything will be fine.

And yes, we ordered construction power and construction water as well as the metered connection in January.

Where is it then? You don’t start without it.

Building permit 22.12.19
Construction time guarantee starts 1 month after building permit 22.1.20 then 8 months

You also know that in winter often no earthworks are possible, so waiting time is to be expected. Anything that starts before April can be called a stroke of luck.

Pipe fitter

??? What does a pipe fitter do?

This was not the case after the phone call with the city. And when the electrician called us angrily because it didn’t work with power at the neighbors.

??? Who is supposed to understand that???

The bank also already wanted photos of the great construction.

Yes, they ask sometimes, that’s normal.

but the steel is just lying around at the construction site,

Yes, that is normal too.

I think you are overestimating some things. At least that’s how it reads.

Thank you for the dates.

But this was not the case after the phone call with the city. And when the electrician angrily called us because the neighbors didn't have power.

Oh, and another funny thing was that they wanted to deliver our shell staircase at the end of March. I was supposed to please unlock the door. I fell off my chair laughing, they are welcome to come, everything is open.

Where do the companies always get your phone number from? Shouldn't all this go through the general contractor?

And even if it's hard, always(!) remain factual. Comments like "they are welcome to come, everything is open" only lead to the staircase being placed next to the reinforcing steel on the property and everything getting in the way. But I don't think anyone will steal it.