Thank you for all the updates and sorry for the late response. The foil test looks okay, with only mini-minimal moisture visible so far. I haven’t placed a hygrometer underneath. Also, all materials (tiles, foils, cardboard, etc.) that are now on the screed are completely dry from below. We have literally left no stone unturned. We will continue heating properly for just under a week before starting the flooring work.
We also considered CM measurement, but no matter the outcome, we have no choice and must move in anyway. We are currently trying to organize construction dryers, but in the meantime I have procured two (30L/24h) consumer dehumidifiers, which we will also keep running and integrate into our lives afterward. They almost reach the dehumidification performance of construction dryers. For now, we are also leaving out the baseboards to minimize risk and be able to react quickly in case of mold.
I also asked our site manager (from the general contractor, who is in my opinion very good) how he would assess the situation. He cannot and does not want to give an official statement, but told me in confidence that in his experience he does not see a problem.
We also know that we need to heat a lot at the beginning and ventilate intensely. I follow the forum here very actively and absorb all your information on correct heating and ventilation behavior. Many thanks to everyone for that.
If the worst-case scenario is a new floor covering, then economically at least it’s not a total loss. Of course very crappy, but survivable. I don’t worry too much about the kitchen, since it will be in the driest room on the south side. Most moisture has always appeared in recent months in the upper floor on the north side. Logically.
Additionally, luckily we planned the floor plan so that no large furniture is against the exterior wall. The kitchen unit and the cabinet only have their narrow end to an exterior wall.
Fortunately, we don’t have children yet, meaning the two children’s rooms on the upper floor (north side) will remain empty for now and we will lay the flooring there only after Christmas. On the north side there is also my office (though on the ground floor) and the tiled laundry room + children’s bathroom. Tiles are not so critical there anyway.
Once again, many thanks for your assessment and for keeping things realistic. It’s not always like that here ;)
If you have any tips on how we can further minimize the risk, please share. We would really appreciate it.