Repair work is pending, but Germany is in partial lockdown.
Craftsmen and gardeners are allowed to go into the house - if you stick to a few rules.
Berlin - The trees have to be cut back *, the new kitchen installed or smoke alarms installed.
At the same time, however, you should meet as few people as possible because of the corona pandemic.
The uncertainty is therefore great - and many ask themselves: Can I still let a craftsman into my apartment?
"Corona lockdown": Can the craftsman still come?
The answer is "yes, but ...".
The Internet portal Aroundhome, which provides tradesmen online, announces that it is still possible to hire craftsmen and gardeners.
However, the
distance and hygiene rules
must then also be
observed.
“At the moment you shouldn't offer craftsmen any catering, not even a cup of coffee,” advises online product expert Mathias Klement.
"Homemade food and drinks carry a certain risk due to the droplet infection."
Craftsman visit in the "Corona lockdown": Best with a mask and without contact
If there is an electrician, painter, heating installer or plumbing technician in the house and the distance rules cannot be adhered to, you should
wear mouth and nose protection
.
It is also advisable to open all doors for the craftsman to the workplace himself so that he has as
few contact points
as possible with his own home.
This also means that it is best not to be in the same room and not shake hands in greeting.
After the craftsman has left the apartment, the workplace can be disinfected.
Klement says: "But there is no reason for uncertainty as long as you and your craftsman observe the hygiene rules."
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Corona times: Shorter waiting times are no reason for the craft to be happy
Under certain circumstances it is currently possible that you can order a craftsman to come to your home faster than usual.
The Central Association of German Crafts announced that
waiting times
have been
reduced
- but only because there are fewer orders.
Klement also confirms a shorter waiting time: “In fact, it has become easier to hire a craftsman.
Because of the current situation, many people are unsettled and cancel long-term tradesman contracts. "
For the customer, this can mean that the
costs for a craftsman
could
increase
.
However, the Aroundhome experts encourage understanding: “Despite government aid packages, some losses in sales are passed on to customers.
You should understand that because many craftsmen are fighting for the future of their existence. ”(Dpa)
* Merkur.de is part of the Ippen-Digital editorial network.
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