Query about architects measurements

[MarmMummy]

Hi

Some advice would be really appreciated.

We are having our loft converted by a largish company. When I mentioned to the builder that the bathroom looked smaller than I'd thought it would, he just said appearances can be deceptive. Anyway, I've just measured it and its basically 25cm narrower than it should be, and a bit shorter too.

I will definately mention it - not that there is anthing I can do now, but TBH I feel a bit short changed, and the door will need to be hung the 'wrong' way otherwise we can't fir the basin in.

Is this normal, are the plans really a guide? Or should I kick up a fuss, which I'm reluctant to do as the builder is very nice and helpfully doing a few other little bits and bobs for us.

Thanks

Measurements MATTER. do kick up a fuss, people have had unliveable houses because an architect or builder measured wrong.

You might get a few cm out when connecting to an existing building but 25cm is a serious botch job. Were the plans wrong to start with (presumably the "large company" prepared them) or has the builder misinterpreted them?

Thanks

Will broch the subject in the morning!

How did it go?

He said the plans showed one wall where there should have been two.....

Was going to leave it once I had an explanation, but am now miffed as there was no apology and also our oven no longer works due to the new circuit board put in, so rang the main company and complained.

They are getting back to me tomorrow.

Had a feeling this project was going far too well !!