Avoid surprises: Have a building inspection carried out

Buying a house comes with a lot to take care of, whether it's an old, existing, or newly built home. You'll need to request a valuation, arrange financing, and, of course, have a building inspection carried out . It's best to arrange a building inspection before you buy to ensure you're buying a house in good condition. You can do this with us. After the inspection, you'll receive a comprehensive report detailing any defects found and the repair costs. Need an emergency inspection? We can help with that too. We have inspectors throughout the country, from Flevoland to Drenthe and from Gelderland to Friesland.

When buying an old house, in addition to a building inspection, an energy label is definitely recommended. Whether asbestos needs to be removed depends on how it's bonded to the material. Bonded asbestos is sometimes better left in place. If you do want it removed, it's best to have it removed by a certified company. Removing asbestos without complying with regulations is dangerous and you risk receiving a hefty fine.

We hope the above information has given you some answers to the question: buying a house and what's involved? It's a fact that a building inspection gives you an objective picture of the house's structural condition.

Homekeur offers construction and energy specialists throughout the Netherlands, from Limburg to South Holland and from Zeeland to Utrecht, who are naturally up-to-date on the latest regulations. They provide expert and independent purchasing, building, technical inspections, and energy labels, along with clear reporting.