Unpredictability of construction costs - Will the project fail because of it?

2022-04-22 09:57:48

Do you know what I think is great? That after your first unpleasant experiences with the topic of house construction, you already have a little energy/interest in other unfortunate house construction stories again. ;-) If I understood correctly, one of the two semi-detached houses is now ready to move into or is already occupied. :)

Anyway, I conclude from what was said before that the topic of house construction is not yet completely finished for you and I hope that the enthusiasm for house construction returns. ;-) You are always warmly welcome here, even if there was a bit of rough headwind that one first has to process.

You really don’t have any other choice. At least this way you can distract yourself a bit :D

Actually, today the nice general contractor called again and said that with the new basement height and the price increases, it would only be 5000€ more for the shell including the roof, and that we should reconsider. And that we would have so many costs if we cancel because the input plans are already made and the ceiling has been ordered..

2022-04-22 10:30:46

Actually, the nice general contractor called again today and said that with the new cellar height and the price increases, it would only be 5,000€ more for the shell including the roof, and that we should reconsider. And that we have so many costs in case of a demolition because the input plans are already done and the ceiling has been ordered..

It would tempt me again, especially since you don't need a new cellar height, but from (also romantic) experience I know that such on-off relationships rarely lead to anything good.

2022-04-22 10:33:36

Those were the days, unimaginable. And today it's not even enough to sign an offer.

There are still exceptions. Three weeks ago, I commissioned the construction of a patio roof. Negotiated further by phone, agreed on, scheduled an appointment, and completed on the agreed date two days ago. The good man did not see a single signature from me nor receive a single euro in advance. After completion, I received the invoice with the comment: "No problem, just transfer it sometime when you get around to it." I keep having similar experiences, even if maybe not in these cost dimensions... Nevertheless, there are such people, you just have to believe in it and approach people accordingly :)

2022-04-22 10:37:03

There are still exceptions. Three weeks ago I commissioned the construction of a terrace roof. Negotiated again by phone, reached an agreement, scheduled an appointment, and carried out the work on the agreed date two days ago. The good man did not see a single signature from me and did not receive a single euro in advance. After completion, I received the invoice with the comment: "No problem, just transfer it whenever you get around to it." I keep having similar experiences, even if not in these cost dimensions... Nevertheless, there are these kinds of people, you just have to believe in it and approach people accordingly :)

That sounds great! Just that something like this still exists.

2022-04-22 10:37:04

So the general contractor ordered ceilings for the construction project even though supposedly no contract was in place yet? This is getting wilder and wilder... :mad::(

2022-04-22 10:40:15

So the general contractor ordered ceilings for the construction project even though supposedly no contract was in place yet? This is getting wilder and wilder... :mad::(

Yes, that also sets off alarm bells for me in case of doubt. ... how is your separation from the general contractor established? I would probably have this process reviewed by a lawyer by now at the latest, to ensure that your separation from the general contractor remains valid.

Unpredictability of construction costs - Will the project fail because of it?

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