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Structural inspections

With real estate transactions, structural inspections often provide the basis on which buyer and seller – tenant and landlord – negotiate. How is the building’s structural condition? What about the state of repair? And what is the condition of the installations belonging to the building, such as heating, air conditioning and climate control systems?

Independent expertise


As an independent engineering and research bureau, Search can answer all of these questions. On the basis of structural, environmental and HSW-related inspections, our consultants will submit clear reports, which include solutions for any problems that have been identified. These will also provide a good overview of future maintenance. On the basis of our observations, buyer and seller will be able to assess the risks and determine whether they can be contained. With structural inspections, Search will of course take into account all legal frameworks, as ‘technical due diligence’ requires. Apart from that, the service may, if desired, include much more than carrying out inspections and drawing up estimates. Our consultants will gladly help you by taking care of project management tasks necessary to solve any structural problems. Our wide experience in building management makes it possible for us to find practicable and money-saving solutions.

Integrated services


The collective of Search companies is greater than the sum of its parts. Research, inspections, laboratory analyses and consultation are all represented under one roof at Search’s. By combining our knowledge about environmental, structural, quality and safety matters into an integrated approach, our consultants are able to provide our clients quickly with a general overview. Structural inspections, for instance, are often carried out in combination with soil, asbestos and legionella investigations. For all projects which result from investigations, Search can also take care of task budgets. The advantage of our approach is obvious: all parties involved in sale and purchase will find in Search a single, independent, expert consultation point, both for (partial) inspections and integrated combined investigations.

Basis for long-term maintenance prognoses


Search is known for its clear, clarifying reports, which also incorporate advice for solutions. Moreover, on the basis of the actual observations by our structural inspectors, Search can indicate quite precisely which investments clients will have to reserve for short term, medium range and long term maintenance.