Technical inspection in The Hague

To avoid running into unforeseen costs after buying a house, it is advisable to have a technical inspection in The Hague, also known as a building inspection. An inspection is carried out by an independent company that draws up a report of the inspection afterwards. This report gives you a good insight into the structural state of the house. An indication of possible renovation costs, to bring the house into a better condition, is also given.

A technical inspector therefore has a good idea of the structural, or technical condition of a house, and differs in this from an appraiser who gives insight into the market value of a house. However, an appraiser may be able to recommend a technical inspection if there is any doubt about the condition of any part of the house.

Before buying a house, you want to know where you stand. For this, it is nice if you are well informed about the structural condition of the house. Because not all technical aspects can be seen by eye, it is a good idea to call in an independent inspector. A technical inspection can also help in negotiating the property. In addition, it can also be useful if you are planning to renovate the house and you want to know how it is now and what is possible for the renovation. It is therefore useful to carry out the technical inspection in The Hague before buying the house.

Is a technical inspection mandatory?

A technical inspection in The Hague is not compulsory when buying a house. However, a mortgage lender may require a technical report for applying for and taking out a mortgage. It is also possible that the current owners have already had a technical inspection done recently, but be aware that this does not guarantee that the inspection was carried out by an independent inspector.

During a technical inspection of the house in The Hague, the house is thoroughly searched. The structural condition of, for example, windows, the roof and the foundation are then looked at and assessed. The condition of parts that are less visible at first sight, such as woodworm, mould or less visible foundation problems, is also examined. Before an inspector starts the technical inspection, an overview is given of which points will be inspected. This list is done in consultation, so any input of your own can be included. An example of a list of items that will be inspected is shown below.

The cost of having a technical inspection done in The Hague for a house varies from one inspection company to another and depends on the comprehensiveness of the inspection and size of the house. Inspectors may base the cost on the size of the house or on a flat rate. For a technical inspection in The Hague, costs range between € 330 and € 500 (including VAT).

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Before having a technical inspection carried out, it is good to know exactly what will be inspected and what the costs of the inspection will be. That is why it is useful to compare a number of inspectors first. HuisAssist helps you compare technical inspectors in The Hague so you can easily find a suitable inspector.