Cost explosion even before it really gets started

2019-01-26 14:27:43

Wow, I need to digest that first. Because we have only just applied for the loan now...

For example, we were not informed that the shell builder is already 10k euros over the offer after the excavation and foundation of the extension. The invoice was simply forwarded. As the builder, do I now always have to check the offer and invoice in all details? Of course, we do that anyway, but wouldn't a short notification to the one who has to pay everything be sensible?

2019-01-26 14:30:42

Wow, I need to digest that first. Because we have only just applied for the loan...

For example, we were not informed that the structural builder is already 10k euros over the offer after the excavation and foundation of the extension. The invoice was simply forwarded. As the client, do I now have to always check the offer and invoice in every detail? Of course, we do that anyway, but wouldn’t a brief notification to the one who has to pay everything be sensible?

For example, I am on the construction site every day and check or approve the invoice myself and transfer the payment. I don’t even know why you handed over such a sensitive matter.

2019-01-26 14:31:16

Yes. There is no legal recourse.

EDIT: Unfortunately, you are arriving here too late. You are not the first and will not be the last. We have countless prime examples here.

Well, the drama already started here:

2019-01-26 14:31:26

The architect must check the invoice to see if all measurements and calculated quantities are correct. And if that is the case, then you must pay. Checking the invoice is not your responsibility. Although a little control certainly doesn’t hurt.

2019-01-26 14:32:06

For example, I am on the construction site every day and check or approve the invoice myself and make the transfer. I really don't know why you handed over such a sensitive topic.

My assumption is that no completed individual items are listed on the interim payments, so the architect doesn't even know what has been charged.

2019-01-26 14:33:12

For example, I am on the construction site every day and check or approve the invoice myself and transfer the payment. I don't even know why you handed over such a sensitive matter.

I am also on the construction site every day, but since we are complete laymen, we have hired an architect to manage the construction. So that we are on the safe side. *hysterical laughter*

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