Many meter cupboards not ready for the future

When considering a new home, the often-overlooked meter box could be a ticking time bomb, accounting for 34% of household electrical accidents and potentially costing thousands in upgrades if not future-proofed. Discover why a thorough building inspection, including a detailed meter box evaluation, is crucial for ensuring your new home's safety and readiness for the increasing demands of modern living.

The meter box doesn't get much attention during the average home viewing. This is actually surprising, especially when you consider that a whopping 34% of all electrical accidents in the home occur there. A small malfunction in the meter box can have serious consequences.

It's important for buyers to know that their meter box is reliable and future-proof. Having a building inspection performed by Homekeur provides immediate assurance. In this article, we'll give you tips and advice about your meter box and whether it's future-proof.

Clarity through a building report

The load on the meter box has steadily increased in recent years. After all, we now have far more electrical appliances in our homes than a few years ago. More and more things in our homes run on electricity, and the meter box needs to be able to handle all of this. If the meter box isn't suitable for this, it needs to be expanded. Such an expansion can easily cost you €1,000. That's precisely why it's important to know whether the meter box in the house you're considering buying is future-proof. We conduct a building inspection and provide clarity in the building inspection report . This way, you always have immediate clarity.

Is the meter cupboard ready for the future?

Electricity consumption is expected to increase in the coming years. More and more people are switching to electric vehicles, and more people will want to be able to charge their cars at home. This is, of course, just one example. A 3-phase connection is required in the meter box to charge a vehicle, but many meter boxes still have a single-phase connection. With a 3-phase connection, the meter box is ready for the future. Naturally, we also look at other important points when inspecting the meter box.

Other points to consider when checking the meter cupboard

Some homes still have rotary fuses in their meter boxes. You should assume these are at least 25 years old and likely won't last that long. Therefore, we recommend replacing the fuse box. We also check the meter box for proper functioning of the residual current device (RCD). Several factors can indicate problems in a meter box, such as melting points or cracks. We also check these thoroughly, especially because such issues point to a problem within the meter box. The report you receive from us always includes sound advice and, if applicable, cost estimates.

You must be able to rely on the meter box

A problem in your meter box can have very serious consequences. When you're considering buying a home, you want to be sure your meter box is in reliable working order and ready for the future. We're happy to check this for you during a building inspection , which naturally includes an inspection of the entire property. This way, you'll always have certainty about the structural condition of the home you're considering. You can schedule an appointment now for a building inspection by Homekeur. Want to learn more first? Contact us for more information or advice. We're happy to help.

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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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