01 / NEW BUILD
Developer handover inspection
We prepare an independent defects & deficiencies report. The developer must fix the defects or reflect them in the price — you won't take over an unfinished property.
Service details →Before you buy it, have it inspected.
Independent technical inspections of apartments and houses in Prague. Civil engineers uncover hidden defects, quantify repair costs and give you a solid basis for negotiating the purchase price.
Independent
We work only for you. No ties to developers or real estate agencies.
Civil engineers
We see the building through the eyes of an engineer, not a real estate agent.
Actionable output
Photo documentation + cost estimate for fixing each defect.
No language barrier
Communication in Czech or English. Report in any language.
Who we work for
02 / OLDER PROPERTY
Pre-purchase inspection
We assess the true technical condition of the apartment or house, identify future risks and hand you a report with repair-cost estimates — your basis for price negotiation.
Service details →03 / END OF WARRANTY
Pre-warranty-expiry inspection
Before the warranty period ends, we find defects covered by it. Don't pay for what the developer must repair — a timely claim can save you hundreds of thousands of CZK.
Service details →Inspection scope
Structural part
Structure / statics — condition of load-bearing and partition structures, cracks, indications of failed waterproofing and water ingress, wall squareness and floor flatness, historical details, panel-building cores, acoustics, wall and ceiling composition, problem details.
Windows and doors — condition of external windows and doors, age, air-tightness.
Interior plasters — condition, bulging, cracks, moisture.
Tiling and floors — hollow tiles, cracks, dimension checks.
Building services (MEP)
Waste piping — condition of vertical risers and connection piping, leaks.
Water piping — material used, pressure, leaks.
Heating — piping condition, heat source condition and function, efficiency.
Electrical installation — condition and material of power and low-voltage wiring, end fixtures, breakers and distribution boards, capacity check.
Wider context
Land registry — extract and record check.
Urban planning — zoning plan, planned construction nearby.
Environment — noise, air, quality of surroundings.
Transport infrastructure — accessibility, noise load, parking.
How it works
01
Inquiry
Send us the property parameters — address, floor area, type, preferred date.
02
Date & price
We reply within 24 hours with a proposed date and a final quote.
03
Inspection
We walk through the property with or without you. Usually takes 1–3 hours.
04
Report
You receive a report with photo documentation and repair-cost estimates.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to order an inspection?
Ideally after signing the reservation contract and before signing the purchase contract — typically a 5–14 day window. For developer handovers, 1–3 days before the official handover date. For warranty inspections, 2–3 months before the warranty ends.
How long does the inspection take?
A standard apartment inspection roughly 1–1.5 hours. A comprehensive inspection 2–3 hours for an apartment, 3–4 hours for a family house. Depends on size and age of the property.
What does the inspection output look like?
With the standard inspection, a verbal assessment on site. With the comprehensive inspection, a written report within 3–5 business days: defect list with photo documentation, repair-cost estimates, wider-context assessment. Electronic, printed on request.
What language are the communication and the report in?
On-site communication in Czech or English. We deliver the report in the language of your choice — Czech, English, Ukrainian, Spanish and others by agreement.
What if the inspection doesn't reveal all defects?
The inspection is visual — defects hidden under tiling, inside wall cavities or under floors cannot be detected with 100% certainty without breaking into the structure. Our methodology is designed to cover the maximum of real risks: we look for indications (moisture, cracks, deformations) that point to hidden defects.
Contact us
Send us a few details about the property — we usually reply within one business day with a proposed date and final price.
pragueinspection@gmail.com