Assessment of the Technical Condition of Real Estate

  • Pre-purchase inspection for apartments and houses
  • Post-purchase inspection – we identify defects
  • Pre-End-of-Warranty Inspection for Apartments and Houses
  • Pre-renovation inspection of real estate
Explore Our Services

Ehituskaitse Büroo services

Our independent construction experts are here to support home buyers, sellers, and homeowners alike. How can we assist you? Explore our services:

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Apartment inspection

Starting from 549 €

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House inspection

Starting from 699 €

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Apartment building inspection

Starting from 790 €

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Commercial property inspection

Starting from 790 €

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House inspection

Pre-purchase inspection of houses and row houses. We check the technical systems, construction quality, as well as the facade and exterior areas. We conduct a thorough visual inspection both inside and outside to identify hidden defects and construction flaws. We help uncover existing and potential future issues, so you know exactly what you are buying.

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New apartment / house pre-sale inspection

Are you buying an apartment or house in a new development still under construction? Home inspection prevent potential problems or design flaws in new-build apartments and houses. The output of the new development purchase assistance service is a detailed report highlighting all defects, along with recommendations for repairs.

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Apartment inspection

We help identify hidden defects and construction flaws, provide information on necessary repairs, and help save money by avoiding unplanned renovation costs. The condition of secondary market apartments can vary significantly depending on the type of building, year of construction, and maintenance. We protect the home buyer’s interests and assist in making an informed purchasing decision.

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End-of-warranty inspection

Builders provide a construction warranty for new apartments or houses, typically lasting 2 years. A pre-warranty expiration inspection helps the apartment or house owner determine, before the warranty expires, if any issues have arisen that the builder is obligated to resolve.

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Post-purchase property inspection

Bought a new home but later discovered hidden defects that weren’t apparent at the time of purchase? Call Ehituskaitse Büroo specialists, and we’ll conduct a post-purchase inspection of the property. We help identify problems and construction flaws, providing you with a clearer overview of the purchased property. We offer an unbiased assessment of the actual condition.

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Pre-sale inspection

Do you know the condition of the property you’re selling? While living in your home, you might not notice various technical issues that could affect the property’s sustainability. Property Sales Assistance helps create a clear picture of your property. This way, you sell with confidence and transparency for the buyer.

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Pre-renovation home inspection & renovation quality management

Planning a renovation? Before obtaining quotes, have your home inspected by an independent specialist. We will compile a comprehensive list of the required renovation tasks and provide a detailed cost estimate. Upon request, we can also offer quality management services throughout the renovation process.

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Application for occupancy permits

Renovations and additions have been made to your home, but they are not legalized? This usually becomes an issue when you want to sell the property, and the bank is unwilling to provide financing to the buyer. We help ensure that the condition of your home and the information on the occupancy permit are in compliance.

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Apartment building end-of-warranty inspection

Condominium owners typically want the developer to address any defects and problems that have arisen in their home within the 2-year warranty period. The same applies to the common areas and technical systems of the building. We conduct pre-warranty expiration inspections for apartment buildings, providing a written report with pictures as the result.

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Apartment building pre-renovation inspection

Planning renovation work for a condominium? Before getting renovation quotes, it is important to assess the condition of the common areas and technical systems, as well as the actual need for repairs. Ehituskaitse Büroo conducts a thorough inspection of the apartment building, creates a list of necessary repairs, and prepares a budget. If needed, we will arrange for specialized audits and take on the quality management of the renovation work.

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Commercial property pre-purchase inspection

Are you looking for assurance that the space you’re buying or leasing is safe for occupants and fairly priced? We help you uncover any defects and issues associated with the commercial premises under consideration and guide you in making an informed decision—saving you time and money by avoiding future complications. Building a commercial property? We offer owner’s representative services and assist with obtaining regulatory approvals and legalizing the construction.

Would you like more information about our services?

With the help of Ehituskaitse Büroo, you can gain a clear overview of your property’s technical condition – whether you’re buying, selling, or planning renovations.

Contact Us!

We help identify the defects and issues that threaten the technical condition of the property. Ehituskaitse Büroo’s inspection report allows you to make informed decisions when buying, selling, or renovating real estate.

  • Pärnu mnt 105, Tallinn 11312
  • (+372) 50 63 888
  • info@ehituskaitse.ee
  • Ehituskaitse Büroo OÜ
  • Reg-no 12055673
  • EEO004131 Supervision
  • EMU000456 Heritage Conservation
  • EEK001505 Building Audit
  • EEH010408 Construction

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    How can you order services from Ehituskaitse Büroo?

    Find the service you need

    Every client’s wishes and requirements are unique. We can assist homebuyers, sellers, and those planning to undertake renovations, for example. Explore our offerings under the “Services” submenu and select the option that best suits your needs. Please note that any service packages presented are illustrative examples. In practice, the scope of services is customized for each client and property, which is why our pricing is listed as “prices starting from.”

    Send us an inquiry

    Send us an inquiry via the contact form on our website, by email at info@ehituskaitse.ee or call us at 50 63 888. Please let us know the date and time you would like the property technical condition check to be conducted. Also, provide us with the exact address (street, building, city) where the inspection will take place. We will get back to you to discuss the details of the service and find a suitable time and method for the inspection that works for all parties involved.

    The home inspection specialist will conduct the inspection and prepare the report.

    We will send you an invoice for the requested service. After the invoice is paid, the property inspection time will be officially confirmed, and a construction specialist will visit you at the agreed time and place to provide an evaluation of the property according to the terms outlined in the service description. After the inspection, Ehituskaitse Büroo will send you a written report with pictures via email within 2-3 business days, allowing you to review the technical condition of the property.

    What is reviewed within the scope of a home inspection?

    Depending on whether it’s an apartment or house inspection, or specialist will provide an overview of the condition of the following systems:

    Ehituskaitse Büroo – construction specialists with over 20 years of experience

    Ehituskaitse Büroo operates on the principle that not everyone needs to be a specialist in every field. Just as you trust your health check-up to a doctor and your car inspection to a mechanic, it is wise to trust the property condition inspection to Ehituskaitse Büroo.

    Our specialists at Ehituskaitse Büroo have over 20 years of experience in the Estonian construction market. During this time, we have been involved in construction processes from start to finish—designing buildings and technical systems, managing construction activities, and carrying out the build.

    Our expertise encompasses large-scale, EU-funded projects as well as construction and renovation works for both commercial clients and private individuals.

    In addition to Estonia, we have diverse construction experience from Northern Europe. We have embraced the European customer service culture, meaning we are focused on the client’s benefit.

    In our daily work, we experience that construction quality can be inconsistent and often unacceptable. We also observe that Soviet-era prefab houses often hide unexpected defects, which are difficult to detect and can turn out to be unpredictably expensive to fix.

    Construction quality standards are moving in a direction where insurance claims for damage caused by construction defects will no longer be paid to homeowners. We can assess whether your future home has been built with quality, helping to prevent problems and unforeseen expenses.

    A homebuyer seeks the assurance that we can provide – we offer confirmation that the future home is in technically expected condition and safe for health.

    Clients about us

    Ehituskaitse Büroo is independent in assessing the technical condition of real estate – we provide an unbiased, clear overview of the property’s state. See what our clients have said about our services:

    Katrin Püssa

    Board Member of OÜ Blauhaus

    We were looking for a commercial property for investment in Tallinn’s Old Town and found a suitable candidate, but given the high prices in the Old Town, we wanted to be sure that the asking price was fair. The Ehituskaitse Büroo specialist assessed the condition of the entire building – the roof, exterior facade, doors, windows, and technical systems – and we received a positive confirmation that the price was in line with the technical condition of the property. Today, we are the owners of this property and are very satisfied with the decision we made.

    Kadi Kasepõld

    We ordered Home Inspection services to assess the condition of the bathroom in the wooden house downtown. The bathroom had been nicely renovated, but the floor sagged when stepped on. The Home Inspection report revealed that the bathroom was in need of major repairs – there was no ventilation system, the waterproofing had been poorly done, causing damage to the flooring and the wall structure as a consquence. Since the apartment was just what we were looking for at the time, we got the price under the estimated cost of repairs and bought it. During the renovation of the bathroom we replaced everything starting with the floor and wall constructions. We are satisfied we made the right decision based on the information we received from Ehituskaitse Büroo.

    Karl Von Ramm

    Owner of Padise manor

    As a provider of accommodation at Padise Manor, we must always ensure that our guests enjoy the best conditions. That is why an unpleasant odour in a number of guest rooms had us worried about the condition of the bathrooms. We turned to the Ehituskaitse Büroo for help and asked them to come assess the issue. The Home Inspection helped us through the entire process from identifying to resolving the problem – we were given an assessment of the condition of the shower rooms, recommendations and cost estimates for the necessary repairs.

    Andry Purk

    My partner and I were looking for our first apartment and wanted the certainty of making the right decision.The apartment we were looking at was in a new development project. That is when we found Ehituskaitse Büroo services online. We received a call immediately after making an enquiry and were given advice about the following steps. We were shown all defects that needed to be repaired on-site. In our new development, these were mostly color defects, faulty window calibration and other small defects. We most certainly wouldn’t have noticed them all by ourselves. After a few days, we also received a thorough report in written form with photos. Later the report helped us to independently inspect all the repairs that had been done by the developer. We definitely intend to use the same service again in 22 months, before the end of our apartment’s construction warranty.

    Tuuli Roosiväli

    Thank you Ehituskaitse Büroo for pleasant and professional assistance! We ordered the end of warranty inspection service and got assurance about the condition of the apartment due to professional inspection. We also received a detailed report which we took to the developer for warranty repairs. We will most certainly use Ehituskaitse Büroo services again in the future if we were to acquire a new home. Thank you very much!

    Hanuri Eiland

    I ordered an assessment from Ehituskaitse Büroo to evaluate the condition of a new apartment in Tallinn. During the inspection that was ordered after a friend’s recommendation, I could instantly see that the home inspector’s work is thorough – although the apartment was technically in good condition, I received a long and detailed report as a result of the inspection. I am pleased with the service ordered and even though no problems were detected, I got the assurance that I made the right decision. I ended up buying the inspected apartment and still live there today.

    James Presnal

    Houses contain many complex technical systems that only a professional can properly assess. I have bought several homes in my life and have always relied on a qualified building specialist to uncover hidden construction defects and issues. I recently purchased my first home in Estonia and needed an expert to help me make a well-considered purchase decision. Fortunately, I found Ehituskaitse Büroo. Their expertise helped me avoid a disastrous purchase and find a fantastic house. I would never buy a home without a building specialist’s inspection—and I will promptly contact Ehituskaitse Büroo the next time I make a real estate purchase decision.

    Mats Hagberg

    I am not a professional in construction of apartments etc. so when I make an investment to buy an apartment I want to get support from a professional. I contacted Ehituskaitse Büroo home inspection services. I got quick response and was assigned a home inspector. After sharing documentation he made visual inspection together with the builder of the apartment. Ehituskaitse Büroo observations supported me to get builders consent to make corrections to fix the observations. I am very happy with the service I received and would recommend others to use the same to get professional support during a home inspection.

    Angeelika Klaar

    Thank you to Ehituskaitse Büroo for their expert assistance! We found an apartment in an old wooden building and decided to have it professionally inspected. The specialist discovered clear drag marks on the floor left by a chest of drawers, which had been placed against the wall during showings to conceal a large mold stain on the exterior wall—an area the owner had previously attempted to clean. A more thorough investigation revealed that the building’s facade was deteriorating: wind and rain were penetrating the wall layers, causing mold to form inside the apartment. Thanks to the Property Purchase Assistance service, we avoided buying a unit that posed health risks, and we will gladly rely on their expertise for future real estate purchases.

    Martin-Kaarlo Neeme

    RE/MAX Arena real estate agent

    I recommended the home inspection services of Ehituskaitse Büroo to a potential buyer before purchasing an apartment. Based on the recommendation, he chose the Silver package for the inspection. The inspection revealed both positive and negative aspects of the apartment’s condition which enabled the buyer to make an informed decision. The client was very pleased with the service.

    Kairi Onno

    I was about to buy an old house, but I noticed some issues – cracks in the exterior wall; I also wanted to check the condition of the roof. So, I decided to hire an expert to inspect the house before making my decision. The service provided clarity, and I was very, very pleased with the result. I learned everything I needed to know, plus additional information I hadn't even considered needing.

    Astrid

    Since I’m not very familiar with construction matters, ordering an expert gave me reassurance with such a large purchase, ensuring there were no hidden defects, that the house was properly insulated, and the plumbing solutions were correct. During the inspection, we realized that the apartment's issues were not significant enough to change our decision to buy. The entire service was pleasantly thorough and very professional – I would recommend it to a friend or colleague.

    Märt Kelder

    My apartment's warranty period was about to end, and I realized I didn't have the eye for spotting construction defects. We ordered a warranty expiration inspection, and the inspector who came was able to check things we wouldn’t have thought to look for ourselves. I gained confidence about what is fine and within standard, and what needs to be repaired.

    Taavi Raudmann

    Since I had heard about Ehituskaitse Büroo before, we decided to order an inspection service before buying the house. We were positively surprised that the inspector who came to do the inspection was very competent and was able to explain everything clearly. It was great to communicate with someone who really knows their stuff.

    Siim Antso

    What motivated me to order the pre-purchase inspection service was my lack of construction knowledge. We were buying an apartment for the first time, and it seemed safer to have someone inspect the apartment to address any potential issues if needed. We were very satisfied with the service provided.

    Katrin Kivisoo

    I commissioned Ehituskaitse Büroo to carry out an end-of-warranty inspection on our home due to unresolved issues with the developer’s warranty work. Specifically, the ventilation system was malfunctioning, and an intermittent sewage-like odor would appear indoors. As the developer refused to address these problems, I engaged a specialist to inspect the entire property. The inspection revealed not only ventilation faults but also defects in the flooring, paintwork, attic ventilation, and more. I was truly impressed by the service’s thoroughness—issues we wouldn’t have known to check for, or might have assumed were normal, turned out to be serious. Ehituskaitse Büroo also advised us to consult a lawyer to clarify our exact rights. I would certainly recommend their service to friends, and next time I’ll be even wiser by arranging a pre-purchase inspection—after all, one must protect their rights!

    Kinnisvarablogi

    Do you want more information about Ehituskaitse Büroo services, developments in the Estonian real estate market, and useful tips for homeowners? Read our real estate blog!

    Would you like more information about our services?

    With the help of Ehituskaitse Büroo, you can gain a clear overview of the technical condition of the property – whether you’re buying, selling, or preparing for renovation.

    Contact Us!

    We help identify the defects and issues that threaten the technical condition of the property. Ehituskaitse Büroo’s inspection report allows you to make informed decisions when buying, selling, or renovating real estate.

    • Pärnu mnt 105, Tallinn 11312
    • (+372) 50 63 888
    • info@ehituskaitse.ee
    • Ehituskaitse Büroo OÜ
    • Reg-no 12055673
    • EEO004131 Supervision
    • EMU000456 Heritage Conservation
    • EEK001505 Building Audit
    • EEH010408 Construction

      jah

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      (NB! Oma nõusoleku saad igal ajahetkel tagasi võtta)

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