During a viewing, homebuyers often focus on things they consider important. Is the living room large enough? What does the kitchen look like? Are the bedrooms satisfactory? Details like the crawl space and the home's electrical system are often overlooked. During the building inspection, you can also have the crawl space inspected. This is an underrated part of the home, which can cause significant problems if you discover after the purchase that the crawl space isn't meeting expectations.
Every single-family home has a crawl space . Sometimes it's inaccessible or difficult to access because the hatch leading to it is located under a solid floor. Preliminary assessment is often impossible in these cases. Often, there's a significant amount of water in the crawl space. This doesn't necessarily have to be a problem, as long as you or a technician don't need to be near the pipes. But if you do, it's an unpleasant surprise to have to work in a wet and therefore unpleasant environment.
There are various pipes running under the house, such as:
All these pipes must be in good condition to ensure your safety and living comfort. Therefore, it's highly recommended to have a building inspection carried out by Homekeur, which also includes an inspection of the crawl space. This will prevent unpleasant surprises later on.
Can a crawl space be renovated?
Of course, it's possible to renovate a home's crawl space. This often involves significant costs, however. It's often found that pipes need to be replaced, which naturally adds to your budget. You also need to consider that during major crawl space maintenance, you won't be able to use your home and will have to find temporary shelter elsewhere. Alternatively, you could have the work done before you move in, which is more convenient.
Want to ensure the crawl space of your potential future home is in good condition? Have Homekeur conduct a structural survey.
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!
