Building inspection
A building inspection gives you more clarity about the structural condition and any defects in the home. This is often performed before the purchase of a new home (purchase inspection). Homekeur is the specialist for building inspections. With nationwide network of in-house trained and expert inspectors, you, the client, are guaranteed a motivated approach and thorough inspection by the inspector.
Cost of building inspection
The cost of a building inspection depends on the size of your new home. For homes up to 1000 m3 in volume, Homekeur performs a comprehensive building inspection for as little as €369.00 including VAT. There are no additional costs, our price and service is all inclusive except for some price conditions see bottom of page.
Why Homekeur for a building inspection?
- Our inspectors do go up the ladder (to a maximum height of 6.4 meters)
- Our inspectors go into a crawl space (if necessary)
- We have no limitations or exclusions
- Knowledgeable, experienced (15+ years of experience) and driven
- Approved by NHG and Stichting Waarborgfonds Eigen Woningen
Method of working Homekeur
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 looked at during the building inspection. The final architectural report then gives you much more insight into the structural condition of your new home.
Homekeur guarantees more than 15 years of experience. With a thorough and independent inspection, we inspect your home from roof to crawl space. Not for nothing has Homekeur already received more than 250 positive reviews on Google!
What is checked in a building inspection?
An inspector uses sophisticated software to check everything, take notes and take pictures. Our inspectors also have years of experience and are familiar with the requirements. During the structural inspection of your home, a comprehensive list of elements will be inspected and completed 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 by Homekeur 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
- 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
The building inspection is purely visual and non-destructive. If our inspector accidentally finds asbestos during the survey, it will of course be mentioned in the 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.
What does a building inspection cost?
The cost of an architectural inspection is €369.00 including VAT for houses up to 1000 m³ of capacity (almost all houses including larger detached houses fall within this 1000 m³).
Are the costs of a building inspection deductible?
In some cases, the cost of a building inspection is tax deductible. For example, when purchasing a somewhat older home, the mortgage lender may ask for a building inspection. Such an inspection is also mandatory when a home’s appraisal has shown that the cost of overdue maintenance is 10% or more of the home’s value. In either case, the cost of the building survey is deductible.
Of course, it is true that a building inspection is also a cost, but think of it as an investment and insurance for unforeseen construction defects and greater security. The ratio of the cost of a building inspection often outweighs the cost of overdue maintenance. Especially if you find yourself at a loss after the purchase, when it turns out, for example, that certain plumbing was not installed properly. With a building condition assessment, you avoid this risk.
When to have a building inspection?
When buying a home, it is important to have a building inspection done! This can reveal defects or upcoming costs that you may not discover on your own. Homekeur inspectors are completely independent, have no emotional attachment to the home and therefore can inspect your home objectively, competently and comprehensively. This can certainly help you decide whether to negotiate.
In most cases, a structural inspection takes place when purchasing a new home. After all, you want to avoid buying a house where, after purchase, you run into maintenance costs. These may be defects that you may not detect with the naked eye yourself. You enjoy the benefit of having Homekeur inspectors inspect your home completely independently. We have no emotional attachment to the property and can therefore inspect your home objectively, competently and comprehensively. This can certainly help you decide whether to negotiate.
A building inspection may incur additional costs, but it provides additional security around the purchase. After the inspection, you will know what the defects are, where maintenance costs are coming, and more. It is important that you have the building inspection done independently so that you get a fair and independent view of the home. The report is an expert assessment of the structural condition of the home.
How long does a building inspection take?
On average, a building inspection takes about an hour. Homekeur does not work on the clock and will obviously inspect the home thoroughly and make sure that all the points mentioned above have been checked, even if it takes more time to do so.
How soon can I make an appointment for a building inspection?
Usually we can be on site at short notice. Thanks in part to our ample staffing with a nationwide network of inspectors, we have a wide and rapid reach. We guarantee that we will still be able to perform a structural inspection of your home on a fairly short notice. Handy to know if you are in the process of considering a purchase. After the inspection has been performed, you will receive the building inspection report by mail within a day.
Construction report after the inspection
The final result of building inspections is a so-called architectural report. You will receive this shortly after the inspection. You will receive it digitally in your mailbox, in addition to being available in your own housing dashboard through a partnership with myhome.com.
This home dashboard includes photos of any defects, a detailed analysis of the home’s structural condition, and expected costs within 1 year and 5 years. Homekeur reports are recognized by the Nationale Hypotheek Garantie (NHG) and Stichting Waarborgfonds Eigen Woningen.
Building inspection
You choose a building inspection when you want assurance about the structural condition of a home. In most cases, a structural inspection takes place when purchasing a new home. Another word for structural inspection, is building inspection. Because you want to make sure that your newly purchased home does not contain any defects, opt for such an inspection.
Are you looking for a specialist in building inspections? Then you have come to the right place at Homekeur. For years we have had the coverage and our wide network of in-house trained specialists. When you choose a building inspection by Homekeur, you are choosing quality and an inspection you can trust.
In other words, there is always an inspector near you. Wherever you live, from Groningen to Maastricht, we are happy to serve you. The prices we charge on our site are fixed except for some minor price conditions, which you can read at the bottom of the page.
Buying a house is not something you do every day, we inform you extensively!
A structural inspection is not mandatory, but it is standard in a purchase contract as a resolutive condition, just like financing. We often see this resolutive condition removed. Especially in an overstrained housing market, sellers want as few resolutive conditions as possible. On the one hand, this makes sense; on the other, it is a risk for home buyers. As a buyer, you now do not have a complete, proper and independent view of the structural elements and maintenance condition of the home. If it later turns out that there are defects that you did not foresee, you have not fulfilled your obligation to investigate. As a result, you will have fewer legal arguments or defenses to claim any (hidden) defects from a seller. In legal proceedings, you are immediately at a 1-0 disadvantage. Avoid disappointment afterwards!
The expertise of the inspector during the building inspection!
- During the structural inspection, the home is inspected in its entirety (visually). Obviously, certain conclusions will be attached to findings, or the Home Inspector will immediately investigate further.
- The Homekeur inspectors are trained periodically, all special experiences are shared and discussed in detail.
- Want to prepare for the building inspection, and learn more about structural components yourself? Then read the topics and concerns relevant to you in our knowledge base.
- Each construction period has its own specific characteristics and points of interest during the building inspection. The building inspector is obviously well aware of these features, and also has knowledge of local or regional construction methods used and any problems
Price terms
- For homes up to 375m2 (about 1000m3) of house volume at a building inspection.
- For homes up to 190m2 (about 500m3) of house volume with an Energy Label and building survey.
- Surcharge per 1m2 is €0.65 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.
- 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.
- Crawl space and roofs are inspected in accordance with our conditions below, and if the inspector finds no obstructions on site and of course assesses the situation as safe and responsible.
- Furthermore, our general terms and conditions apply
- Additional charge for inspection on Wadden Islands € 150,-.