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10 benefits of a building inspection at Homekeur

Considering buying a home? Discover how a professional building inspection from Homekeur can safeguard your investment, offering peace of mind and leverage in negotiations by revealing potential defects and maintenance costs upfront. Dive into our guide to uncover the top 10 benefits of a building inspection and ensure you're making an informed purchase decision.

Buying a home is always exciting, whether it's your first home or your next. Buying a home is a significant investment. That's precisely why it's crucial to know exactly what you're buying. A building inspection offers this assurance and helps you avoid unexpected costs and problems. At Homekeur, we specialize in professional and reliable building inspections. We're happy to share 10 benefits of having a building inspection performed.

1. Extensive inspection of the entire home

At Homekeur, we inspect not only the structure of the house but also the condition of all key elements such as the roof, facades, foundations, floors, and technical installations. This gives you a complete picture of the house.

2. Early detection of defects

A building inspection helps detect any defects early on. This allows you to address them before they cause serious problems or incur high costs. If the defects are too significant, you could, of course, decide not to purchase the property.

3. Strengthening the negotiating position

A detailed building inspection report will help you negotiate the property's price. If any defects are found, you can use this information to negotiate a lower price or request repairs.

4. Insight into renovation and maintenance costs

A building inspection gives you insight into the expected costs of renovation and maintenance. This helps you plan a realistic budget and avoid unexpected expenses. For example, is the roof no longer in perfect condition? Our building report will tell you what to expect.

5. Assurance about safety and health

Defects such as moisture problems, mold, and poor ventilation can be harmful to your health. A Homekeur inspection will reveal these problems if they exist, giving you peace of mind. We will, of course, offer advice on how best to address any issues to ensure a safe and healthy living environment.

6. Always honest and reliable advice

Our building inspectors are experienced professionals who can provide valuable advice on maintaining and improving your home. Based on our findings during the building inspection, we always provide you with honest and reliable advice that you can use moving forward.

7. Homekeur works completely independently

We operate as an independent party with no ties to real estate agents or sellers. This means you can count on an objective and honest assessment of the property's condition. We don't have a contractor we'll put forward to handle any issues. You're free to find someone yourself.

8. Clear and understandable report

After the inspection, you will receive a clear and detailed building report . This report includes photos, descriptions of the defects, and recommendations for repairs or replacements. The report is easy to understand, even if you don't have a technical background.

9. Protection against hidden defects

You don't want to be faced with unexpectedly high costs due to hidden defects. Unfortunately, we call these defects "hidden defects" for a reason. In most cases, you don't see them initially. We detect these defects. A building inspection thus offers you protection against hidden defects that can lead to significant costs later.

10. We have all the necessary knowledge in-house

Our inspectors have specialized knowledge of building techniques and regulations. This allows Homekeur to advise you on legal requirements and the best approach for any necessary repairs and improvements to your home.

Schedule a building inspection immediately

It's always wise to have a building inspection carried out when you're considering buying a home. This way, you'll be sure of exactly what you're buying and avoid any unpleasant surprises. Schedule an appointment for a building inspection with us today. Would you like more information or advice first? Feel free to contact us. We're here to help. Curious about the promotional materials available from Homekeur? Take a look at this page!

 

Would you like to make an appointment for a building inspection?

The cost of a building inspection (up to 250 m²) is only €489 including VAT. We'll conduct a comprehensive building inspection and you'll receive a building report. Do you have any questions? We're happy to help and can schedule an appointment with an expert inspector right away if you wish!

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