A real estate home inspection is a limited, non-invasive examination of the condition of a home, often in connection with the sale of that home. Home inspections are usually performed by a home inspector who has the training and certifications to perform such inspections. The inspector prepares and submits a written report of findings to the client. Home inspectors generally recommend that prospective buyers join them during their site visits to provide context for the comments in their written reports. The client then uses the knowledge gained to make informed decisions about the pending real estate purchase. The technical inspector describes the condition of the home at the time of the inspection, but does not guarantee the future condition, efficiency, or life expectancy of systems or components.
Sometimes mistaken for a real estate appraiser, a technical consultant or home inspector determines the condition of a structure, while an appraiser only determines the value of a property for the bank. In Romania, although there is no regulated legislation for building inspectors, there are professional associations for building inspector engineers that provide opportunities for education, training and further professional development for certification by the State Building Inspectorate as a site manager. A professional real estate technical building inspection is an examination of the current condition of a home, more specifically determines the current physical condition. Pre-purchase technical building inspections identify problems with the building, identify solutions to the problems found and the predicted results of those solutions, all written and assumed in a technical report by the certified inspector. A property technical inspection is a technical report based on the verification with specific equipment of the structures, the way of implementation of the technical execution project and the installations of a property. The technical property inspection provides a buyer, tenant or other consumer of information, valuable data about the condition of the property prior to purchase. Buying and searching for a home can be a difficult task, especially when you can't seem to find one you like. The best way to do things is to make sure that there is a technical inspection of the property before buying a property.
Technical expertise in construction presents a comprehensive analysis by invasive means of the technical condition of a building, the degree of insurance of the building against seismic actions, proposals for execution and conclusions regarding compliance with the requirement of mechanical strength and stability, for:
- An existing or proposed building to be constructed;
- Modifications executed or proposed on an existing building.
- Inclusion or reclassification in a seismic risk class
Technical expertise in construction is drawn up and attested by expert MLPAT (this is an abbreviation for Ministry of Public Works and Spatial Planning). The expert attests whether or not the strength structure of the building is affected as a result of alterations carried out or to be carried out. A MLPAT technical report is necessary when you wish to carry out or have carried out modifications in your dwelling, in order to certify whether the integrity of the building's resistance structure has been damaged as a result of the interventions and is required by the Town Hall or the Bank.
The service involves checking the distribution of stirrups in the columns, beams and diaphragms and correlation with the technical design, the E.E.D.-the (execution details). It is possible to highlight the areas with concrete vibration defects in the construction elements. The on-site correlation with the technical documentation has a decisive role in the decision to buy or not to buy the real estate. In the framework of this service, it is possible, optionally, to check the mark of the concrete in place by means of a sclerometer. This service is realized in collaboration with the testing laboratories with which we collaborate.
We perform thermoscanning in the field of:
- construction (highlighting building envelope defects, identification of thermal points, etc.);
- electrical installations (highlighting imperfect contacts and possible defects in electrical panels and on the internal distribution network);
- heating installations (detecting the efficiency of heating units, detecting clogged areas in heating installations, detecting leaks in pipes through walls and floors, etc.);
- water supply (detecting broken or clogged pipes, including in inaccessible areas); - thermography of machinery and equipment in order to determine malfunctions.
Moisture can have several sources:
- Due to infiltration through the roof, terrace, facade, etc.;
- Due to capillary action - usually indicating foundation waterproofing defects;
- Due to damage to water distribution, heating, sewage drainage systems;
- Due to excessive condensation on the wall surface (thermal bridges, inadequate ventilation, undersized heating system).
- Moisture detection is done by a combined method: by direct determination with a contact moisture meter and with a thermal imaging camera.
Checking the installations (electrical, heating, plumbing, water supply, air conditioning) is a key element when buying a property, because poor workmanship, use of poor quality materials, failure to comply with the installation project, etc. can lead in a short time to the need for repairs and repairs. Each category of installations has specific methods of investigation, usually in the case of non-destructive examinations the results of two or more methods are combined
Home Planning: A detailed technical assessment of a property is a vital step in any investment. By carefully checking the documentation, structure, installations and damp problems, you can avoid additional costs and future problems. Working with technical experts and using modern investigation methods gives you the security of a well-informed decision. Invest smart by using our technical consultancy services!