Technical inspection in Rotterdam

A technical inspection is an inspection in which the technical condition of a house is examined. This inspection can be done for a house you have already bought or for a house you want to buy and is always carried out by an independent expert.

During the technical inspection, the expert will thoroughly go through all the rooms of the house. Especially since not everything can be clearly seen at first glance, think about leaks, mould or subsidence in the house. All findings of the inspector during a technical inspection in Rotterdam are included in a report and corresponding cost indication of the house. This way, the technical inspection gives you a good and reliable insight into the condition of the house.

During the technical inspection in Rotterdam, an independent expert will record all observations and findings in a technical report. This gives you all the data together and a clear picture of the technical condition of the house, as well as an indication of any costs required to improve or repair the house’s defects. For example, the following points are included during a technical inspection:

Technical defects and flaws

So during the technical inspection, the inspector will look for defects on multiple fronts including the technical defects, think about replacing a part or repairs to the roof or foundation of the house, for example. 

Costs for possible repairs

An important part of the inspection report or construction report of the technical inspection is a cost indication. When the inspector comes across defects in the house during the building inspection in Rotterdam, an estimate of the repair costs will be made based on their status. This way, you will know how much cost will be added to the purchase price and how much will need to be spent on the house in the long run. 

Sustainability

During the technical inspection, the sustainability of a house is also considered, for example the insulation of the house. In addition, the following components also influence the durability:

• Windows
• Facade insulation
• Floor insulation
• Roof insulation
• Solar panels

When the inspector comes to inspect the house in Rotterdam, a list of components is checked off. The items that are viewed and inspected during a technical inspection are listed below. If you have any other points you would like to have inspected, this can be done in consultation with the inspector and will be added to the architectural report.

Besides the above-mentioned points of interest of an inspection, it is also important that the roofs and floors of the house meet the so-called NEN standard. This is a standard for determining area and volume measurements. This is looked at carefully during the inspection and will also be included in the technical report.

Because buying a house is a big financial investment, it is nice to know exactly what the condition of the house is and what to expect when it comes to possible extra costs due to reduced condition of certain parts in the short or long term. The technical inspection report gives you a clear overview of this.

In many cases, when applying for a mortgage, a building report must be shown. This is especially common for first-time buyers who want to take out a mortgage with NHG, also known as a National Mortgage Guarantee.

To make a good consideration between different building inspectors in Rotterdam, it is possible to compare them via HuisAssist. At HuisAssist, various technical inspections in Rotterdam are compared. This gives you a good overview of the difference in costs, the availability of inspectors and you can read customer reviews.

By filling in your details at the top of this page, you can easily and quickly find an expert for the technical inspection in Rotterdam for your current or future house.