New window lintels on the ground floor are too low.

There is a fixed house order with specified dimensions, but something different was delivered.

of course, this is initially only about the appearance and how badly the builders perceive it. even if there were a hefty €10,000, it would hardly console you if every time you look out the window you face the wall and still regret it in 20 years. and the resale value will also be lowered, so you had 20 years of annoyance, but the savings will drop again in the end due to the lower resale value. if you can’t come to terms with the windows being too low, no financial offer will be accepted. and that’s what it’s all about here initially. if both builders are 175 cm tall and do not intend to build again in 20 years, one could certainly be happy with a hefty compensation.

Hi, you misunderstood me. As I wrote before, I am completely on your side. The general contractor made a mess and now has to deliver what was agreed upon. Whether it is more sensible to change the windows or rather agree on financial compensation, only you can actually decide. If you are very tall and these living room windows should show the great view, a change is indispensable. If, on the other hand, you are only 170 cm tall and these windows would only show the next garage 5 meters away anyway, I would seriously consider whether it is worth partly tearing down the house and changing everything again. Best regards, Andreas