Building a House in Germany

Cellar Day 3

As planned, the cellar is now fully insulated, and the joints are all waterproofed…

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Construction Dates

Begin (Groundwork)7th November 2016
End (Handover)19th April 2017

Milestones / Posts

Contract Signature (30 Aug 2016)
Mortgage Approval (7 Sept 2016)
Ground Survey (14 Sept 2016)
Notary (26 Sept 2016)
Service Meeting (27 Sept 2016)
Kitchen Planning (8 Oct 2016)
Decor Planning (12 Oct 2016)
Electrical Planning (13 Oct 2016)
Marking Out (25 Oct 2016)
Planning Approval (1 Nov 2016)
Groundwork Start (7 Nov 2016)
Construction Start (22 Nov 2016)
Cellar Build Complete (25 Nov 2016)
Ground Floor Ceiling Complete (2 Dec 2016)
Windows/Doors Installation (14 Dec 2016)
Roof Completed (20 Dec 2016)
Solar Panel Installation (20 Dec 2016)
Scaffolding Dismantling (26 Jan 2017)
Drywall Installation (7 Feb 2017)
Under Floor Heating Installation (9 Feb 2017)
Screed (11 Feb 2017)
Heating Startup (16 Feb 2017)
Plastering Complete (28 Feb 2017)
Tiling Complete (16 Mar 2017)
Rain Water Tank Installation (16 Mar 2017)
Shower Cubicle Measurement (17 Mar 2017)
Water, Electricity and Telephone Connection (22-23 Mar 2017)
Stairway Installation (23 Mar 2017)
Paintwork Complete (27 Mar 2017)
Bathroom Suite Installation (29 Mar 2017)
Interior Door Installation (Ground Floor) (31 Mar 2017)
First Floor Laminate Flooring Complete (2 Apr 2017)
Solar Power Activation Complete (4 Apr 2017)
Interior Door Installation (First Floor) (6 Apr 2017)
Electrical Installation Complete (7 Apr 2017)
Blower Door Test (12 April 2017)
Handover Date (19 April 2017)
Moving Date (25 April 2017)
Kitchen Installation (28 April 2017)
Shower Cubicle Installation (6 May 2017)
Driveway, Paving and Lawn Seeding (31 May 2017)