drno1234
2021-09-02 21:33:10
- #1
Hello dear forum,
I need your advice on the following matter:
I built a house last year through a general contractor. The construction contract did not include a canopy above the front door. Therefore, this year I commissioned a local craftsman to install a canopy myself, having configured and ordered the canopy through an online retailer. The installation by the craftsman was agreed upon separately.
When the craftsman wanted to start the installation, I pointed out to him that there were cables in the area of the attachment. I showed him a picture of the exterior wall before plastering, whereupon the craftsman proposed a slightly higher position for the canopy compared to the original plan. I then said, "ok, let's do it that way." Unfortunately, it then turned out afterwards that a cable was still drilled into.
The craftsman now takes the following position: He sees no fault on his part since I instructed him to attach the canopy at that position. He could not have known that a cable also runs at that point. He sees the responsibility with me as the client.
My position: I am a layperson and am neither familiar with the exact method of canopy attachments nor with the usual rules for laying electrical cables. Therefore, an assessment regarding a sensible installation position is not possible for me. I saw the craftsman's suggestion as expert opinion, which I accepted. If something goes wrong, then he is responsible.
Since it may involve significant costs, I would be very grateful for advice (possibly with reference to legal foundations).
I need your advice on the following matter:
I built a house last year through a general contractor. The construction contract did not include a canopy above the front door. Therefore, this year I commissioned a local craftsman to install a canopy myself, having configured and ordered the canopy through an online retailer. The installation by the craftsman was agreed upon separately.
When the craftsman wanted to start the installation, I pointed out to him that there were cables in the area of the attachment. I showed him a picture of the exterior wall before plastering, whereupon the craftsman proposed a slightly higher position for the canopy compared to the original plan. I then said, "ok, let's do it that way." Unfortunately, it then turned out afterwards that a cable was still drilled into.
The craftsman now takes the following position: He sees no fault on his part since I instructed him to attach the canopy at that position. He could not have known that a cable also runs at that point. He sees the responsibility with me as the client.
My position: I am a layperson and am neither familiar with the exact method of canopy attachments nor with the usual rules for laying electrical cables. Therefore, an assessment regarding a sensible installation position is not possible for me. I saw the craftsman's suggestion as expert opinion, which I accepted. If something goes wrong, then he is responsible.
Since it may involve significant costs, I would be very grateful for advice (possibly with reference to legal foundations).