A home inspection prevents surprises later on. A building inspection not only tells you what's needed immediately, but also provides insight into the maintenance work required in the long term. This keeps your new home, detached or otherwise, in top condition. Leaks, wood rot, concrete rot, cracking ... don't leave it to chance. Timely maintenance prevents a lot of problems and unnecessary costs. Browse through and explore all the possibilities.
Buying a house without an estate agent means you can limit costs, but some costs are unavoidable. For example, consider the transfer costs, and with a new-build property, you also need to consider the delivery costs. If you're buying your first home, you don't have any experience yet. You might wonder if buying a house without an estate agent is wise.
An expert will conduct a home inspection using an inspection form. The information from this form can be used to generate an inspection report that you can use for various purposes. Primarily for yourself, because it gives you certainty, knowing if and what's wrong with the house or apartment. You can calculate any repair costs and include them in your opening bid.
It's a misconception that defects can only occur in existing homes. This is certainly possible in new construction as well. A home inspection is therefore never a luxury. It's also important to be aware of the rules regarding liability for defects. If defects are found, the contractor has the right to repair them themselves. With some exceptions, you cannot hire another contractor and pass the costs on to the original contractor. In addition to the construction contract, specific warranties for defects may also be agreed upon. For example, we can mention a two-year warranty for gas, water, and electrical installations, a three-year warranty on roofing, and so on. So, even with new construction, it's important to be careful what you buy.
Just like with purchasing a property, a visual inspection before transferring ownership is also recommended when selling a home. A visual inspection means no specialized and/or destructive testing is performed. This means no measurements or calculations are performed, and no parts are removed to assess underlying structures or components. In short: there are many options when it comes to inspections. Choose the home inspection that best suits your situation at Homekeur. Click here to compare building inspections.
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!
