Building inspection
Are you considering the purchase of an existing home? If so, it is highly recommended that you get a purchase inspection for your future home. After all, such an inspection gives you more clarity about the building condition and any hidden defects of the home. That way, you know full well what you are buying.
Cost architectural inspection
The Cost for an architectural report depends on the size of your new home. For homes up to 1000m3 capacity, Homekeur performs a comprehensive structural inspection for as little as €369.00 including VAT.
Because of our nationwide network of local and independent inspectors, in many cases we can perform the recording within one or two hours. Please note that the surcharge for an emergency inspection (same day) is € 85.00 including VAT.
- Surcharge per 100m3 is € 25,- incl. VAT (if not specified correctly this will still be charged).
- Canceling assignments up to 24 hours in advance (counting weekdays) is not a problem.
- In case of cancellation within 24 hours, € 175 incl. VAT charges.
- If an inspection does not take place on the day of the appointment you will pay 100%, for a new order you will receive a € 100.00 discount.
- Maximum of one house number, 1 dwelling.
Expert help with building inspections
Our expert inspectors are happy to serve you. An inspector uses a sophisticated application, but also has years of experience and is familiar with the requirements. During the purchase inspection of your home, a comprehensive list of elements, will be inspected and finalized by the inspector. This involves a complete inspection of the home from the top of the roof to the bottom of the crawl space.
Building inspections involve an assessment of the following elements:
- Owner information, such as asbestos, VvE, vermin, technical installations
- Construction, consider the roof structure and roof sheathing
- Stairs, railings and balustrades in the house
- Condition of any dormer, frame, lead, as well as skylights
- All sanitary groups such as bathroom, kitchen and toilet
- State and condition of the floors, walls and ceilings in the house
- The condition of painting in the house
- Everything related to installations (water, gas, electricity, etc.)
- Fire safety and ventilation in the home
- Crawl space, floor joists and foundation
- Roofs, tiles, roofing, chimneys and other roof finishes
- Gutters, overhangs and rainwater drains
- Facades, masonry, cladding and lintels
- Window frames, painting, glazing and window sills
- Painting outside the house
- Addition with everything connected to it, such as roof, frame, facade, etc.
- Outbuildings, superstructure, garage, outdoor stairs, garden and other
- A cost estimate with direct costs, term costs and improvement costs
Our inspectors prefer to perform the building inspection in your presence. That way, you will already get an immediate impression of the condition of the above-mentioned items that will be paid attention to during the building inspection. The final architectural report then gives you much more insight into the structural condition of your new home.
By the way, a structural inspection is purely visual and non-destructive. Of course, if our inspector accidentally finds asbestos during the survey, it will be mentioned in the building report. However, the inspection is not an asbestos inventory. Also, any hidden defects that become visible after the removal of wall finishes, paneling, etc., are beyond the scope of this visual building inspection.
When to have a building inspection done?
There is much confusion about the right time to have a building inspection. Should you have the architectural report prepared before or after bidding? It is possible to have the inspection done before you make an offer, during negotiations or after you have signed the purchase contract. Each time has its own advantages and disadvantages which we list below for you.
1. Before bidding
In theory, of course, a structural inspection before bidding is the most ideal situation. After all, this way you will be aware in advance of the home’s defects. This allows you to adjust your bid based on the outcome of the structural engineering report. In practice, however, there is often no time for a building inspection before making an offer. This is because of the overheated housing market, as we know it from Amsterdam, for example.
2. During negotiations
The downside of this situation is that you are spending money on a building inspection without actually knowing whether you will buy the property. However, having a building survey done early on can give you a favorable negotiating position regarding the asking price of the home.
3. After you sign the purchase contract
After signing the purchase contract, there is a legal cooling-off period of 3 days. However, it is advisable to sign under the condition of the structural inspection and include this as a resolutive condition. Should unexpected (hidden) defects be found during the building inspection, the purchase contract can be legally dissolved under this condition.
Construction report as a result
The final result of building inspections is a so-called architectural report. Not only will you receive this digitally in your mailbox, but in addition, it is available in your own home dashboard. This home dashboard includes photos of any defects, a detailed analysis of the home’s structural condition, information about the home’s energy use, an energy-saving recommendation and projected costs within 1 year and 5 years.
The building engineering reports are recognized by the National Mortgage Guarantee Scheme (NHG) and the Home Ownership Guarantee Fund Foundation.
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