ᐅ Expert Consultant: In Which Construction Phases Is Their Involvement Crucial?

In the best case, calculate with 2500 euros.

Really, could it be that I’m at 2500? I would have expected around 5000. Could there be a difference in the appraiser’s training (architect vs. construction manager, etc.) that makes the price cheaper or more expensive?

Bookstar schrieb:
I think a building inspector is no longer necessary after the shell construction is completed.

If we hadn’t had our inspector involved throughout all phases up to the final acceptance, we wouldn’t have been able to handle the tilers, floor installers, and general contractor as easily or resolve issues in our favor. This saved us a substantial amount of money, in the five-figure range.

We also have the entire house re-inspected by the inspector about 6 months before the end of the 5-year warranty period.

greetz Ecko

@KingSong, yes, that matches the experiences of friends and acquaintances as well.

There is an association you can find by searching for "quality control in construction." They offer certified building inspectors at a reasonable price – for example, 2,200 euros including VAT for 4 site inspections, including a blower door test ("Additional inspections can be booked separately.").
Has anyone had experience with this? I find the offer very appealing, but quality control and reliability are especially important in this area.

We found our soil inspector the same way (Google) and were/are very satisfied, with a good price. Can this be applied here? I would really appreciate hearing about your experiences!

My expert charges 3,600 (including VAT) for 8 inspection sections (excluding basement) plus final approval, including travel expenses, documentation, photography work, and office costs.

Hello Andre, that is an incredible price!
Where are you building? Is the expert an architect or a structural engineer?