Interior plaster, craftsman suddenly wants more money

  • Erstellt am 2015-02-19 13:31:49

benni-co

2015-02-19 13:31:49
  • #1
Hello,

the interior plaster is currently being applied, and now I have discovered defects and the craftsmen want more money.

At first, the company made me an offer which I did not agree with, sum X per sqm per cm, then we verbally agreed on sum X per sqm. Now the plaster is almost finished and the craftsman suddenly wants the sum X per sqm and per cm again, is that legal? That would mean I have to pay more than double. Furthermore, the offer stated that the walls would be smoothly plastered but without indicating Q3 or Q4, unfortunately the plaster is not as smooth in many places as in others, so I have to do rework before painting. The garage driveway is totally dirty with plaster because of careless work.

In addition, the plasterer scratched some of the windows on the interior reveals. I told the company to stop and I said I will pay only when the damages are fixed and everything is cleaned, I will pay only what we have agreed so far and I will have an expert come for the damages. Or how should I proceed?

The work is 80% completed and today the craftsmen begged to continue, they did so even though I no longer want it.

Best regards

Benni
 

Bauexperte

2015-02-19 14:07:53
  • #2
Hello Benni,


Morally, probably not. But lawyers will not examine the morality of their clients, rather whether their actions comply with the signed contracts. Therefore, the question of all questions will probably be: can you prove that a contract different from the offer was made verbally?


What use is an expert to you if the contract situation has not even been clarified yet?


Then you should have been more consistent and exercised your house rights!

It all reads quite confusing and particularly naive. I therefore think that the most reasonable thing would be, also to save further money, for you to sit down with the company owner (or did you negotiate the colorless works with one of his employees?) and see how the matter can be resolved. And importantly: this time you should not waive the written form when such an agreement is made!

Regards from the Rhineland
 

benni-co

2015-02-19 14:41:55
  • #3
Hello,

thanks for the quick reply,
the craftsman in the house is also the company owner, sole proprietor.

I have a witness who was there, he could confirm that. Otherwise, we have nothing in writing.

Regarding the damages, he was the only one working in the house at that time.

Unfortunately, I was really too naive, now it is too late.

What should I put down in writing for the agreement now?

Best regards
Benni
 

Bauexperte

2015-02-19 14:57:18
  • #4
Hello Benni,


Which amount you have finally agreed on for which services and how any existing defects will be dealt with. You will probably be able to live with the dirt on the driveway if the rest of the negotiation ends to the satisfaction of both parties

Rhenish greetings
 

benni-co

2015-02-19 15:55:11
  • #5
Thank you for the information,

what happens if we cannot reach an agreement?
what alternatives do I have?

Best regards

Benni
 

Bauexperte

2015-02-19 16:14:15
  • #6
In your opaque "business relationship"? Probably just the commissioning of a lawyer.

Rhenish greetings
 

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