Sustainability is a hot topic these days, including making homes more sustainable. Making your home more energy-efficient results in a more positive energy rating. This increases your home's value and also ensures it sells faster when you put it on the market. Homebuyers are often more consciously looking for homes that have already been made more sustainable.
Are you considering buying a home that hasn't yet been made sustainable? Then it's important to first have a building inspection performed. This will provide clarity about the home's technical condition and also offer insight into where sustainability improvements will have the greatest impact.
A home can be made more energy-efficient in several ways. These include investing in a heat pump, solar panels, and insulation. A building inspection can help you make your home more sustainable. You'll gain valuable insight into the home's current insulation value. The quality of the roof, facade, and floor insulation will be examined. This will identify areas where heat is lost and where improvements can be made.
During the building inspection, windows and frames are also inspected. Significant heat loss can occur here, especially if single-glazed windows or frames are outdated. Hidden defects can also complicate sustainability improvements. These include cracks in walls, outdated installations, or moisture problems. Such problems must be resolved before you begin any sustainability upgrades.
When we conduct a building inspection for you, we provide clarity through a building inspection report. This report not only provides insight into the property's condition but also offers advice and recommendations. This helps you prioritize the measures you want to take to make your home more sustainable. You'll gain insight into where the greatest gains can be achieved. It also clarifies what needs to be addressed first to prevent future problems. This immediately helps you create a cost overview. Many people want to take advantage of subsidies for sustainability improvements. In many cases, you only qualify for these subsidies if the property's technical condition is clear. A building inspection provides this clarity.
Investments in making a home more sustainable can be lost if hidden defects are present. Hidden defects are always detected during a building inspection. You'll know exactly what's needed to maximize your energy-efficient investments. Making your home more sustainable after the inspection will immediately yield more benefits. Energy costs will be lower, and the property value will increase. Better insulation and ventilation will also improve living comfort. You'll simply enjoy your home more.
Before you can start making your home more sustainable, it's important to have a clear understanding of its technical condition. A building inspection helps you make targeted investments and prevent problems. We're happy to perform the inspection for you. You can schedule an appointment online. Would you like more information or advice from us first? Feel free to contact us. We're happy to help.
The cost of an energy label (up to 190 m²) is only €349 including VAT. A certified energy advisor will visit you, inspect the property, and officially register the energy label in EP-online. If the property is larger than 190 m², we charge €0.65 per additional square meter. Do you have any questions? We're happy to help and, if desired, can schedule an appointment with a certified advisor right away!
