Posted 25 Sep 2018 Morning, Our house (Built circa 1937) has always had a small crack in the walls where there has been an extension built (circa 1990). With the recent long dry spell I am sure the crack has widened slightly, although unfortunately I didn't make any measurements at the start of the year to compare things. Can anyone recommend a Gutachter in the Darmstadt/Riedstadt area that could do a full structural survey of our house? As I have been considering extending the house at the back of the garden as well I would like a full survey done and not just the connection to the old extension. I could google for one, but with this kind of thing I like to ask around, in case there are particular recommendations or particular people that should be avoided. Thanks in advance 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 26 Oct 2018 Hello, I am also looking for a Gutachter in the Bensheim area. I haven't managed to find any recommendation so far (in english or in german). Have you finally managed to find one ? Thanks 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 30 Oct 2018 On 10/26/2018, 9:30:36, Bensheimer said: Hello, I am also looking for a Gutachter in the Bensheim area. I haven't managed to find any recommendation so far (in english or in german). Have you finally managed to find one ? Thanks Hi, Possibly - a wife of one of my colleagues works in an Architects office in Darmstadt and she was going to approach one that she knows. I'll let you know how it goes, if they seem good I'll mail you the details. Cheers 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 30 Oct 2018 On 10/26/2018, 9:30:36, Bensheimer said: Hello, I am also looking for a Gutachter in the Bensheim area. I haven't managed to find any recommendation so far (in english or in german). Have you finally managed to find one ? Thanks It's worth asking your local Gemeinde. When we needed a Gutachter, our Gemeinde recommended a local architect who often worked for them. All went well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 15 Nov 2018 On 30/10/2018 à, GlennC said: Hi, Possibly - a wife of one of my colleagues works in an Architects office in Darmstadt and she was going to approach one that she knows. I'll let you know how it goes, if they seem good I'll mail you the details. Cheers I am also looking for a good architect, so if you think the wife of your colleague can be recommended, I'd gladly have also her contact. Thanks a lot 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 15 Nov 2018 On 30/10/2018 à, emkay said: It's worth asking your local Gemeinde. When we needed a Gutachter, our Gemeinde recommended a local architect who often worked for them. All went well. I quickly searched but I am not sure what is a local Gemeinde ? It seems to mean "Community" ? Could you explain ? Thanks 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 16 Nov 2018 6 hours ago, Bensheimer said: I quickly searched but I am not sure what is a local Gemeinde ? It seems to mean "Community" ? Could you explain ? Thanks A quick description...a Gemeinde is your local council that deals with town administration. You pay them annually for services including refuse collection, water supply etc. Have a look at these links. The last is likely most relevant relating to building advice. https://www.heppenheim.de/ https://www.bensheim.de/ https://www.bensheim.de/leben-in-bensheim/bauen-stadtplanung-immobilien/bauberatung.html 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
