Screed uneven - defect removal refused

In our construction, unfortunately, the defects only became apparent later, and by then the construction company was already insolvent. Well, unfortunately, we got the short end of the stick...

You are addressing one of the core problems. This is also why involving an expert is so important. Most errors in execution can be detected at a very early stage and can then be corrected (because otherwise, the contractor, in the best case, does not get paid). If the faulty executions accumulate on a contractor's sites, then insolvency is THE way to rid themselves of these burdens and start over in another form (there are so many aunts, uncles, friends, etc.).

The four-eyes principle also applies here. In addition, it gives you a first, good assessment of whether your choice of architect was a good one or rather less good.

Rhenish greetings from the fair in Neuß Bauexperte

He is unfortunately not enthusiastic about the idea of bringing an expert on board... Does that happen often?

He is unfortunately not enthusiastic about the idea of bringing an expert on board... Does this happen often?

If users have experience with this, they will surely let you know; my opinion on the topic is well known. Also, how I would deal with such a reaction from the architect's side

Why should there not be similar reactions; architects are only human too.

Rhenish greetings from on the road

He is unfortunately not enthusiastic about the idea of bringing an expert on board... Does that happen often?

Who likes to have their actions scrutinized? That is often taken note of with a frown. It is not particularly spectacular either, because the contract usually does not state that one’s actions have to be adjusted to the architect’s mood.

Then I hope he will swallow the bitter pill. But seriously, if I invest around €400,000 +/- and pay off the debt over 30 years, I’d rather secure myself a bit too much than too little. Trust or no trust.