Pre-purchase inspection
Assessment of the visible technical condition, defects and potential repair risks of an apartment, house or investment property before purchase.
Visual inspection • Technical assessment • Detailed investigation
Inspection of buildings, apartments and structures.
The scope is adapted to the required result — from a visual pre-purchase property inspection to a formal technical report or a detailed investigation involving opening-up of structures.
Māris Cīrulis · cert. No. 4-03064Structures · defects · photographs · repair risksPhotographs from properties personally inspected by Māris Cīrulis.
4-03064Certified construction specialist
25 yearsExperience in construction and technical control
2 purposesBefore purchase and after damage
DocumentPhotos, inspection record or report according to scope
Inspection scope
What can be inspected and documented
The scope depends on the property, the issue and the required document. The inspection records conditions visible and accessible at the time; concealed elements may require opening-up or another specialist.
Damaged property inspection
Photographic documentation and description of visible damage after a storm, leak, flooding, fire or another incident, including an initial reinstatement scope.
Cracks, moisture and deformation
Recording visible cracks, moisture, signs of mould, deformation and damage to finishes or structures, with an initial assessment of significance.
Structures and building services
Inspection of visually accessible foundations, walls, floors, roof, façade and building services according to the agreed scope.
Repair risks and priorities
Structuring identified defects, urgent actions, further investigations and points relevant to price negotiations or repair planning.
Inspection record, report and BIS
Depending on the assignment, I prepare an inspection record or technical report. Submission to BIS is included where applicable to the specific case.
When an inspection is useful
Situations where timely documentation matters
01
Before buying property
Technical condition, defects and likely repair risks before the transaction.
02
When property is damaged
Recording damaged and affected areas before repairs begin.
03
Cracks or deformation
Documenting visible signs and identifying necessary further investigation.
04
In a dispute
Independent recording of the actual condition and visible damage.
05
Before repair planning
Identifying defects, priorities and an initial reinstatement scope.
For the client
What you receive after the inspection
- Photo record of material findings
- Written list of visible defects, risks and required actions
- Conclusions and priorities for repair or further investigation
- An inspection record or technical report where included in the agreed scope
Inspection limitations
Conclusions are based on information accessible at the time.
A visual inspection or technical assessment without opening-up cannot identify every concealed defect. Where reasoned conclusions require opening-up of structures, foundation test pits, laboratory testing or calculations, a separate detailed technical investigation is offered.
- Inspection of visible and accessible areas
- Items that could not be verified are identified separately
- Opening-up is carried out only with the owner's approval
Service types and prices
Inspection services with a clearly defined result and price
Before work starts, I agree the structures and areas to be inspected, inspection methods, required document, timing and price. Detailed investigation is priced after reviewing the documents and the required extent of opening-up.
1. PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTION
Inspection of the visible technical condition of an apartment, private house or investment property
€150 / €250 / €350
Apartment / private house / investment property · VAT not applicable
- On-site visual inspection and photographs
- List of visible defects, risks and repair priorities
- Written summary for the purchase decision and price negotiations
- Opening-up and inspection of concealed parts are not included
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2. DAMAGED PROPERTY INSPECTION
After a leak, flooding, storm, fire or another incident
€250–550
VAT not applicable
- Photographs and description of damage
- Inspection record according to the agreed scope
- Initial reinstatement scope and priorities
- Reinstatement estimate and opening-up of structures are offered separately
3. TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT WITH REPORT
For a building, apartment or individual structure with a formal technical report
€350–650
VAT not applicable
- Inspection brief, on-site assessment and photographs
- Findings, conclusions and recommendations
- Technical inspection report and submission to BIS where applicable
- Opening-up, laboratory testing and calculations are not included
4. DETAILED TECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
Where the condition of a structure or cause of damage cannot be reliably determined without opening-up
Individual quotation
Price after reviewing documents and investigation scope · VAT not applicable
- Defining opening-up locations, number and dimensions
- Opening-up of structures, foundation excavation or test pits according to the brief
- Drilling, samples, laboratory testing or calculations where required
- Opening-up, waste removal and reinstatement are priced separately
Amounts are stated excluding VAT; VAT is not applicable. The exact scope, deliverable and price are agreed in writing before work starts. For detailed investigation, demolition, excavation, laboratory services, structural calculations and reinstatement are included only where expressly stated in the quotation. Opening-up is carried out only with the owner's approval.
How it works
From the initial description to a documented result
1. SituationAddress, property type, issue and required result.
2. DocumentsAvailable plans, project documents, photos or insurer request.
3. InspectionVisual inspection, measurements as required and photographs.
4. AssessmentDefects, risks, unverified items and necessary further investigation.
5. ResultSummary, inspection record or report according to the agreed scope.
Māris Cīrulis
Civil engineer · certified construction specialist
25 years of experience in construction, supervision, estimating and project control.
Certificate No. 4-03064CĪRULIS PROJEKTU KONTROLE
Independent inspection for the client's decision
I do not carry out construction or sell materials. The purpose of the inspection is to document the actual condition, separate observed facts from assumptions and clearly identify what could not be verified. This matters both before a property purchase and in damage or insurance cases.
Contact
Request a property inspection
To prepare an offer, provide the property address and type, reason for inspection, preferred timing and required result. Where possible, describe the available documents or damage photographs.
Phone: +371 29 214 436
Email: info@projectcontrol.lv
CĪRULIS PROJEKTU KONTROLE · Reģ. Nr. 40103673065
Meistaru iela 10, Rīga · www.projectcontrol.lv