We carry out technical expertise (defects, poor workmanship, hidden defects) of houses and buildings that make them unsuitable for habitation, even dangerous!We will allow you to take legal action before the Swiss Courts in the event of bad faith by an ex-owner, a real estate agency, a construction company or a construction’s independent worker.You have bought a property and you think you have made a good deal, but you discovered after the purchase problems of cracks, water leaks in a wall, infiltration during heavy rains, tiles that come off and perhaps more than you haven't seen?You don't know yet what surprises you are going to have and only an experienced professional can find out by diagnosis and estimate the repair work. In the meantime you will sleep at the hotel or temporarily rent an apartment during the works. This generates costs not foreseen before the purchase.Are you a victim of fraud? (a false sale)?
Inspection and expertise of houses and buildings- Hidden defects, poor workmanship- Expertise for foreign investors in SwitzerlandEmail : info@generalservices.ch
Humidity expertise
Inspectionofhumidityinhouseandbuilding, verification with instruments, etc.
Inspection and expertise, hidden defects, judicial expertise
Electrical expertise
ComplianceinspectionaccordingtoSwiss DirectiveslikeOIBT(OrdinanceonLow Voltage Installations). Security report.
Crack expertise
Inspectionofcracks,concealedcracks, evolvingcracks,measurementofcracks, hiddendefectsthatmakethehouseor building unsuitable for its use.
Insulation expertise
Insulationinspection,controloftheenergy performance of a house or building.
Foundation expertiseLandinspection,landsubsidence, geotechnical control, ground movement.
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Risks of convictions for
hidden defect to the
former owner
Cancellation of the real estate sale (apartment, house, etc.).Refund of the amount of the salePaymentofanamountfor damages.Paytheotherdamagescausedto thebuyer(hotelcosts,lawyers, expertise, works etc.).
Our advantages
•The main contact•Experience of our engineers•Limitation of destructive surveys•Legal assistance•Multidisciplinary knowledge•Network of partners in French-speaking Switzerland•Privacy
Inspection and expertise of houses and buildings- Hidden defects, poor workmanship- Expertise for foreign investors in SwitzerlandEmail : info@generalservices.ch
T. +41787084399
Property inspection
Weseektoidentifythetechnicalproblemsofapropertywhichreduceitsuse,itsvalueor whichpresentarisktothesafetyoftheoccupants.Wewillprovideyouwithadetailed inspection report and proposals for remediation or replacement of defective items.
Pre-purchase inspection of a property
Used real estateThepre-purchaseinspectionallowsyoutoknowthecurrentphysicalconditionandthe realvalueofaproperty,butalsotoknowwhatthecostsofrepairs(waterinfiltration, insulation,etc.)andcompliancewillbe.mandatory(electricity,heating,asbestos,etc.)as wellasthemaintenancebudgetsthatwillhelpkeepyourfuturepropertyingood condition.Ourbudgetdatawillhelpyounegotiatethepurchaseandfinancingofyour property.Thepre-purchaseinspectionservestoprotectyouintheeventofhiddendefectsthatmay ariseaftertherealestatetransaction.Itwillallowyoutonegotiate,buyorabandonthe real estate project for another more interesting opportunity.Our goal is to protect you and reassure you of the purchase, then to inform you about budgets for renovations and energy efficiency improvements. Real estate is ultimately a long-term financial matter.
Preventive inspection of a property
Used real estate Preventiveinspectionisusedtoknowtheconditionofapropertytokeepitingood conditionandevenincreaseitsmarketvaluebeforeitisputupforsale.Thisavoids unpleasantsurpriseswhichcanbecostly,bymakingrepairsormaintenancetoolate. This servicerepresentsaninvestmenttomaximizeapropertyandprotectagainstpossible claims for latent defects.
Pre-acceptance inspection of a property
1) New property.Hidden defects and poor workmanship are very common in new constructions. Water infiltration in semi-buried spaces or cellars, cracks in walls, cracks in ceilings, cracks in floors in new constructions are the most widespread defects.The pre-reception inspection will allow you to see in time to inform the manufacturer of the important corrections to be made with the warranty for defects.2) Used and renovated real estate.The pre-acceptance inspection will allow you to know the current condition of the property and check that all the work has been carried out in compliance with the standards in force.
Hidden defect expertise after the purchase of real
estate
House or other real estate purchased without inspection.Thistypeofinspectiontakesplaceafterthenewownermovesintotheirnewhomeand after a few days discovers the first anomalies.Oncethere,thebadsmellspersistdespitethecleaning,thenoiseofcertaintileswhich aregraduallypeelingoff,acrackappearsonacornerandprogresses,moldappearson certain places which were clean, the paint is peeling off, infiltrations of water appear, etc.Hidden defect Features:•The hidden defect is not seen during the discovery tour of the house.•The hidden defect is concealed by the former owner, because he does not consider it serious.•The real estate agent who takes care of the sale often ignores it, because he is not informed.Thishiddendefect,butannouncedtothebuyer,wouldhaveallowedafairnegotiationof thesalepricetocompensateforthecostsincurredtoputthisprobleminorderwith qualified craftsmen.Thediscoveryofthehiddenvice,aftertherealestatetransactionbythenewowner,isnot pleasant.The simplest and most economical solution is to find an amicable arrangement between the former owner and the new owner, so that the former owner participates in the cost of repairs and compensation.Inthecaseofasolutionbythecourts,theformerownerrisksalot,becausethe convictiongivesrisetoadministrativecosts,repaircostsandcompensationcostswhich are much higher.
Inspection and expertise of houses and buildings- Hidden defects, poor workmanship- Expertise for foreign investors in SwitzerlandEmail : info@generalservices.ch
T. +41787084399
Gallery
Here are some examples of our real estate inspections.•Pre-purchase home inspection•Expertise of hidden defects after a house purchase•Inspection of cottages•Building inspection•Apartment inspection before purchase•Expertise in building foundations•Seismic expertise•Houses with moisture problems•Houses with thermal bridge problems
Inspection and expertise of houses and buildings- Hidden defects, poor workmanship- Expertise for foreign investors in SwitzerlandEmail : info@generalservices.ch
T. +41787084399
Building pathologies - Building problems - Disorders
The problem of the building arises by a bad design, a choice of constituents badly adapted to the conditions of environment, errors in the implementation, or a lack of maintenance. On the other hand, the market demand for quick and inexpensive work, push some builders and craftsmen to offer mediocre solutions where the price is the only important element when choosing a technical solution.
Foundations and
infrastructure
Lack of recognition of ground risk.Settlements.Differential settlement of foundations.Exceptional movements in sensitive soils.Settlement of paving in individual dwellings.Collapse of masonry retaining walls.Serious defects on the foundations.Disorders of deep foundations.Disorders in the roads and various networks.Clogging of on-site sanitation systems.
Structures and structural
work
Structural cracks.Building basement humidity.Corrosion of reinforced concrete reinforcement.Facade leaks.Disorders of pavements for industrial use.Disorders affecting balconies and waterproofing.Problems related to wood treatments.Disorders on swimming pools.Disorders of timber frame constructions.Capillary rise.Termites.
Roofs and frames
Infiltrations in tiled roofs.Condensation on the underside of metal roofing.Mess in flat roofs.Thermal expansions and shrinkages.Readings and waterproofing.Waterproofing of parapets.Deformations of wooden structures.Collapse of lightweight covers under the weight of water.Lost roof spaces: risks of transformation.Roofing in bituminous shingles.Under-roof disorders.
Exterior casings and
coatings
Disorders of monolayer plasters.Infiltration by window-shell connection of buildings.Infiltrations by French window sill.Disorders after recovery on restorations of plaster facades.Degradation of facade impermeability coatings.Bedrock Disorders.Disorders of thermal insulation systemsexterior facades.Micro-organisms on facades.Aging and deformation of translucent plates.Multi-risk structures: verandas.Degradation of stains and paints on exterior wooden joinery.Detachment of facade coverings laid with adhesive mortar.Falling Thin Stones Attached.
Equipment
Condensation in dwellings.Disorders in sanitary water networks.Disorders of hot water underfloor heating.Leaks from pipes incorporated in the slabs.Disorders affecting the flues.Corrosion and leaks of steel sanitary water circuits.Sludge of heating installations.Acoustic insulation defects.Closed fireplaces and inserts.Drainage network flow fault.Disorders of mechanical ventilation systems (VMC).Electrical installation outside Swiss standards.
Interior fittings
Detachment of bonded resilient floor coverings.Tile breakage in supermarkets.Cracks and detachment of tiles.Parasitic air infiltrations.Industrial Floor Disorders.Recoveries of humidity in the shower corners.Parquet and risks related to humidity.Mess on terracotta element ceilings.Mess on floor paints.Disorders of metal paint systems.Peeling paint on new concrete ceilings.