Upper edge of finished floor exceeded by 10 cm by the construction company

Hello everyone,

I have read similar topics before, but I think the overall situation must be considered individually in the end. We have the following situation:

During the surveying of the paving work, it was noticed that our house (top edge of finished floor) is 30 cm above street level, whereas 20 cm is indicated in the building application. The final construction height of the street was already recognizable at the beginning. We have a general contractor; we awarded the groundworks ourselves, but in my opinion, he accepted them when he started the foundation work. This worries me insofar as we are already at the limit with the overall heights.

What would be the next step? Final acceptance is still a while away.

Thank you for your advice.

Please specify in what respect the 10 cm difference is or could become a problem. Only then can we provide good advice.

Please write in which respect the 10 cm difference is or can become a problem. Only then can we give good advice.

Thank you for the quick feedback.

With our ridge and eaves height, we have already reached the limits related to the 20 cm (concerning the development plan). Additionally, we have an extension (dormer with flat roof), which has also already exhausted the permitted height. Our carport (boundary construction) is also partially built and planned at a height of 3.00 m, likewise related to the 20 cm.

Does this describe the situation better, or do you need further information? Thank you again.

During the surveying of the paving work, it was noticed,

I wouldn't wake sleeping dogs now, you had it surveyed, had it built, maybe it will be remeasured afterwards, everyone looks with big eyes, you act dumb, and then maybe it will be changed retroactively by the authorities, or maybe not.

Presumably, there will be no dismantling because of 10cm. That would free up half of the building plots we have again ;-) But it is annoying that you are now worrying (or have to worry?) Presumably, I would do it as suggested. Just let it rest ... (For a concrete builder, 10cm is almost nothing, a woodworker must have really messed up, and a metalworker would be out ... 8-))

I wouldn't wake sleeping dogs now, you had it measured, you had it built, afterwards it might be remeasured, everyone looks on with big eyes, you act dumb, and then it might be changed retroactively at the office, or maybe not

Should I file a notice of concern according to VOB against my construction contractor? And what does "or maybe not" mean, and then?

Thanks and regards