Technical inspection of your home: certainty first with ADOMU Buying a house is one of the biggest investments in your life. You want to be 100% certain that your dream home doesn't have any hidden defects that could lead to high, unexpected costs. A technical inspection of a home can often eliminate these uncertainties and doubts.
At ADOMU Real Estate Agents, we go a step further. We understand that the biggest financial risks are often invisible, as they are (or can be) mainly located in the foundation. If desired, we can arrange for the building inspection to be combined with a foundation risk assessment, performed by an expert. This gives you a complete and reliable picture of the condition of your (future) home
What does a technical inspection of a home entail?
During the technical inspection, also called a building inspection, our independent building inspector inspects the house from top to bottom. We visually inspect all crucial components, including:
- The roof and roof structure: Condition of the roofing, gutters, and chimney.
- The facades and brickwork: Check for cracks, moisture, and the condition of the mortar joints.
- The window frames and glazing: Inspect for wood rot, possible leaking windows, and paintwork
- The existing installations: Assessment of the central heating boiler, meter box, and pipework (gas/water).
- The floors and ceilings: Check for subsidence, cracks, and/or damp patches.
- The crawl space and basement: Inspect for moisture, vermin, and ventilation options.
Afterwards, you will receive a comprehensive building report in accordance with NHG standards. This report provides immediate insight into the necessary short-term repair costs and the expected maintenance for the coming years..
Optional: Foundation risk assessment
The foundation is literally the foundation of your home, but also the source of the highest potential repair costs. Subsidence, cracking, or pile rot can make a home uninhabitable. A standard inspection often only identifies the consequences (such as existing cracks in the foundation), but not always the cause.
If desired, ADOMU Real Estate Agents can combine the standard inspection with a foundation risk assessment..
Why a foundation inspection?
In many Dutch regions, particularly in older cities or areas with soft soil (peat/clay), the foundation poses a significant risk. The supplementary assessment focuses specifically on: Visual inspection: We look for even the smallest signs of subsidence, such as tilting, jammed doors, or specific crack patterns.
- Visual construction analysis: We look for even the smallest signs of subsidence, such as tilting, jammed doors, or specific crack patterns.
- Construction analysis:The type of foundation (e.g., steel-based or wooden piles) is assessed in relation to the soil conditions.
- Risk assessment: We provide clear advice regarding the risk of future foundation problems.
The benefits of an inspection through ADOMU Real Estate Agents
A technical inspection is not only a good idea for you; it also offers concrete benefits in the purchasing process.
- Comply with your due diligence obligation: As a buyer, you have a legal obligation to conduct due diligence. With our report, you're covered and can demonstrate that you've fulfilled this inspection obligation
- A strong negotiating position: Does the report reveal any defects? Then you can include the repair costs in your purchase price negotiations.
- Clarity about the costs: You know exactly what maintenance is coming up and can budget for it.
- Resolutive conditions: You can include the inspection results as a resolutive condition in the purchase agreement.
Why choose ADOMU Real Estate Agents?
- A complete picture: If desired, the regular technical inspection can be combined with an in-depth foundation risk assessment.
- Fast and independent: We understand that time is crucial when making a purchase. We'll arrange a short-term appointment and ensure you receive a concrete report.
- Clear communication: Don't understand what's described in the report? ADOMU is happy to help you translate the jargon.
- Certified experts: The building inspectors we work with are certified and have years of experience. Schedule your technical inspection today.
Don't wait until it's too late; play it safe!
ADOMU Makelaars is happy to help organize and supervise the technical inspection, which can be combined with the foundation risk assessment if desired.
Free consultation Meet the team
Adomu values a careful purchasing process. Therefore, as a service, we are happy to offer you an overview of various independent specialists who can perform a technical inspection. These parties each have their own specialization, working methods, and apply their own terms and conditions. You are entirely free to choose any specialist you wish. Adomu merely facilitates contact and is not a party to the agreement you enter into with the inspection company. Therefore, Adomu accepts no responsibility or liability for the (quality of) the execution, the report, or the advice provided by the company you choose.
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