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1. gmail com Estimated Costs of Technically Necessary Work In this page you will find a listing of the measures that we deem necessary to regain and or preserve the functionality of the constructive and climate separating parts of the house apartment divided direct measures and measures in term Direct measures are those measures that should be taken within a year of purchase in order to assure structural intergrity and or functionality and or user safety and or to avoid concequencial damages These expenses how inconvenient they may be should be made before dedicating funds to e g a new kutchen new bathroom or new finishings Measures in term are those measures expected to be taken within the coming 7 years in order to assure structural intergrity and or functionality and or user safety and or to avoid concequencial damages We strongly advise you to reserve the advised budgets but one may also choose to set up a savings account as per the table Reserve fund below to save for these budgets All amounts mentioned are to be read as relatively conservative from estimates based on restoration in the form and specification as per inspection date without adding value other than extra life span the actual costs to be made may differ due to choices you have to maken and or currently unknown factors and or coinciding works All amounts are including VAT based on the work being done by certified Dutch c2. Yet should you discover any defects or malfunctions once the ownership of the property is transferred and you try to hold the seller liable for it you position will be stronger with our report than without it For who wants to buy without risk we have but one good advice though take a lease don t buy Is It The Right Property For You The majority of the disappointments with new house owners has but one reason improper expectations A building from say the 1930s does not have the same properties as a building from the 2000s and it is rarely possible to make it fully comply with the expectations one may have from such a more recent building That is THE reason why we ask you to be present at our inspection to provide us insight in your expectations so we can try to put them in the right perspective should they appear non realistic This applies to both the technical properties of the building as to whether your wishes regarding alterations may be feasible within a reasonable budget And yes we do sometimes give the advice this is actually a good house but you would be better off not buying it Still Have Some Questions Of course after reading this report you may still have unanswered questions in which case invite you to send me an email at aangenamerbouwen gmail com Hillegom Ottersum dec 2014 Robert t Jong ideas amp solutions For Terms amp Conditions on Woning Informatie Service please visit
3. massive 8 Load bearing Walls Made of brick massive 8 Remarks amp Advice No structural significant crcks or damages found For Terms amp Conditions on Woning Informatie Service please visit our website www aangenamerbouwen nl WONING iNFrO2mAcie SERVICE A Report WIS Report English specimen l P Page 12 16 Date 2015 01 04 Myc E N A M E R Author Robert t Jong i BOUWEN Co peratie Aangenamer Bouwen UA v aangenamerbouwen nl namerbouwen gmail com Window frames in Facades The majority of window frames are made of wood mainly spruce or fir since the early 1970 increasingly of tropical hardwood Window frames of steel were used untill the late 1950s when aluminium and synthetic metarials replaced steel Until the late 1940s it was common practice to use heavy load bearing window frames above which no steel girder or the like was installed for this reason these window frames are aften narrow or devided into short spans Therefore when exchanging window frames one should first establish if they are load bearing Younger window frames are non load bearing and far easier to exchange Woodrot cannot always be detected without doing damage to the wood and or paintwork of course we try to detect it as much as reasonably possible but for this reason our observations may be incomplete In case of woodrot unlike contracters often want you to believe exchanging complete window frames is not always
4. Conditions on Woning Informatie Service please visit our website www aangenamerbouwen nl WONING NFORMAtIE SERVICE A Report WIS Report English specimen f P Page 9 16 i Date 2015 01 04 Myc E N A M E R Author Robert t Jong i BOUWEN Co peratie Aangenamer Bouwen UA ngenamerbouwen nl amerbouwer gmail com Basement Basements come in all types and sizes varying from a simple deep cupboard under the staircase to a full size basement containing living spaces with the same footprint as the house apartment A basement should of course be watertight yet some water permeability may occur making it a damp area whether this poses a problem mainly depends on the projected use of the basement Waterproofing basements may pove to be difficult especially when the basement is made of masonry we do have several good techniques but it requires a specialist to apply them properly and it will often be rather costly and hard to obtain a guarantee on A basement containing living spaces like e g bedrooms should be well ventilated to avoid condensation and subsequent growth of fungi against the relatively cold walls Remarks No basement Ground Floor A wooden ground floor that is not properly ventilated and or insulated the wrong way may be affected by woodrot and or fungi causing serious decay and loss of function Determination of fungi needs a specialists eye even experienced carpenters will not always detect them prope
5. necessary In most cases on site repair is perfectly possible e g see www repair care nl for much lower costs and with much less damage to adjescent parts of the facade If done properly by a certified party even is a 5 year guarantee may be given Repairing doors and windows often costs just as much as exchanging them these parts are made for a life span of at least 30 years and are easy to remove without doing damage to the window frame around it Exchanging doors and windows may be necessary when exchanging single glass for double glazing because most older doors and windows are just nog thick or strong enough to support double glazing Note especially in older buildings a fair part of the windows may not open up they are there purely for esthetic reasons Over the years our locks and hinges are getting better and stronger yet one should be aware that installing heavy duty locks and hinges SKG and up next to single sheet glass in order to keep unwanted visitors out doesn t make any sense at all Another thing to consider is that doors and windows are your emergency exits so it is best when locks can be opened from the inside without using a key Window frames are made of good quality fir original fir windows are partly exchanged for hardwood windows Locks amp Hinges sufficiently functional several windows are paint stuck Remarks amp Advice Over all the window frames doors and windows are fit for their function old
6. or renovation plan Kitchen Sanitary rooms Energy efficiency Ventilation amp Moisture Fire Safety Adjecent Buildings Remarks Luxurious kitchen 2012 Last renovation around 2006 in good condition There are no signs indicating leakage from the bathroom s For Terms amp Conditions on Woning Informatie Service please visit our website www aangenamerbouwen nl A WONING INFORMATIE SERVICE A Report WIS Report English specimen f Page 8 16 i i Date 2015 01 04 c E N A M E R Author Robert t Jong i BOUWEN Co peratie Aangenamer Bouwen UA Web Email v aangenamerbouwen nl namerbouwe mail com Observations In the next pages you will find our remarks and advice on the constructive and climate separating parts of the building based on our observations during the inspection visit Budgets for measures advised to be taken either direct or in term are summarized on page 5 More detailed information may be availlable on our website www aangenamerbouwen nl Foundations Foundations are largely conceiled so our verdict is exclusively based on signals that were found in and around the building like the pattern of distortions cracks and soil subsidance related to the age of the building its finishings the signals and the kind of foundation that is most likely used Based on these signals it is possible to give a reasonably accurate estimate of the stability of the
7. you Signals that you may miss may likely catch my eye and where for you it is virtually impossible to guess the reason behind a crack in the wall have a far better chance to actually do so Of course there will be signals that even will not be able to interpret properly if then will advise you to have a specialist conduct extra regrettably often quite expensive and probably destructive investigations Furthermore one should acknowlegde that technical inspection of properties is no exact science There is no dedicated schooling nor are there commonly accepted guidelines and standards so different inspectors may adjudge the same situation quite differently The information and advice in this report is based mainly on secundary signals found in and around the property most of the important constructive parts are conceiled presented drawings photos and paperwork of an eventual Owners Society obtaining information from sources outside of the property like e g communal archives is except when specifically stated otherwise not part of our accepted assignment Because of this limited scope of investigation our opinion is also limited and due to the increasing chance of changes over time the validity of this report is limited to 6 months after inspection WONING inFO2mAcie SERVICE will base its opinion and advice on the following questions is the property as shown suitable for its projected use and ar
8. WONING INFORMATIE SERVICE Report WIS Report English specimen Page 1 16 Date 2015 01 04 A GENAMER Author Robert t Jong BOUWEN Co peratie Aangenamer Bouwen UA Web www aangenamerbouwen nl Email aangenamerbouwen gmail com Jan Ravestraat 74 1000 AP Amsterdam Circumstances During Inspection Buyer present no apartment in use ne Weather conditions dry approx 1 C last rain lt 48 hrs ago For Terms amp Conditions on Woning Informatie Service please visit our website www aangenamerbouwen nl A WONING NFORMACiE SERVICE Report WIS Report English specimen f Page 2 16 i i Date 2015 01 04 Myc E N A M E R Author Robert t Jong 7 BOUWEN Co peratie Aangenamer Bouwen UA Buy Well Informed Purpose of our WONING iNFORMATIE SERVICE is to give you the would be owner the best possible insight in the technical quality properties and condition of the property you wish to buy Background amp Scope Of Our Opinion amp Report Onyour demand we recently inspected the property you aim to buy As long as the property is not yours you nor are allowed to conduct a visual inspection without inflicting any damage to the property so our scope of observation and research is just as limited as yours Yet with the proper experience in my case having inspected some 12 000 objects over the past 26 years will most likely read the property somewhat different then
9. cte van Splitsing apartment deed actual financial data like budget and balance sheet and the maintenance plan before making a final diciding to buy In most cases maintenance of all communal constructive and climate separating parts of the complex are the responsability of the Owners Society VvE leaving you the apartment owner responsible only for the parts that are dedicated to your apartment like e g a CH appliance It is important that the VvE is well established and has proper reserve funds to carry out its maintenance duty without having to charge the apartment owner extra for it Keeping the monthly VvE fee low all to often proves to be an unwise decission For Terms amp Conditions on Woning Informatie Service please visit our website www aangenamerbouwen nl aay AANGENAMER BOUWEN Co peratie Aangenamer Bouwen UA Web www aangenamerbouwen n Email aangenamerbouwen gmail com Comfort Improvements amp Alterations WONING NFORMACiE SERVICE Report Page Date Author WIS Report English specimen 7 16 2015 01 04 Robert t Jong Below you will find our advice in regard to posible improvements and alteration as discussed during the inspection visit more details may be found further on in this reprot Given budgets are indications calculation the actual costs to be made is only possible by certified contractors and installers once you hand them your specified bill of wishes
10. d untill the early 1980s may still be present and even if it is over 30 years old fully functional yet if found it is advisable to at least reserve funds for exchanging it once it starts leaking Thatched roofs are a whole different ballgame regular maintenance is essential and the life span may vary from 20 40 years dependent on the quality of the reed orientation trees in the vicinity and last but not least the way the roof is constructed Giving a proper estimate of quality need of maintenance and remaining life span often needs an experts eye our verdict is no more than a first impression All life spans mentioned above are pure theory materials may just as well last longer or if used improperly also shorter The axact age of roofing may rarely be knowable so any age mentioned in this report is to be treated as best guess based on signals like ageing and decay Budgets will be advised based on these estimates in combination with the expected average life span yet it may well be that exchanging the roofing in the planned year is not yet necessary as long as you have proper funds reserved there is no reason not to postpone a planned replacement Tilted Roofing Covered with ceramic tiles that are in sufficient condition some broken tiles to be mended by the VvE Flat Roofing n a Gutters Zinc lined approx 10 12 years old Rainpipes l o Zinc appro 10 12 pears old Lead on Connections l show At se
11. e ceilings below wooden floors should have a fire resistance of at least 20 minutes e g 12 mm gypsum will do just fine when properly applied stony floors will be properly fire retardent by nature Floor type Wooden floors Remarks amp Advice Floors feel firm are sufficiently horizontal and fit for their purpose For Terms amp Conditions on Woning Informatie Service please visit our website www aangenamerbouwen nl A WONING INFORMATIE SERVICE A A Report WIS Report English specimen l P Page 10 16 Date 2015 01 04 Myc E N A M E R Author Robert t Jong j BOUWEN Co peratie Aangenamer Bouwen UA Web www aangenamerbouwen nl Email aangenamerbouwen gmail com Roofs Constructions Roof constructions are often conceiled and or connot be reached safely for inspection yet based on secundary signals and experienced we may well be able to give a fairly accurate estimate of structural integrity of the construction as a whole Construction type Traditional roof construction with sheeting Remarks amp Advice No signs that indicate structural damage Roofing For proper functioning of a roof the condition of the roofing is of vital importance Ceramic rooftiles usually last at least 75 years concrete rooftiles and lead at least 50 years copper some 30 40 years and zinc 25 35 years modern bituminous roofing has an economic life span of some 15 years technical ligespan may be longer Older tar roofing as use
12. e there signals that indicate severe technical problems that will have to be mended to ascertain the safety and projected functionality of the property Apart from that we will of course advise you on wether the property is well maintained and for wich parts you will have to make a reservation because it is likely te be mended replaced within the next 7 years after purchase All advice is based on proper home owners care i e do what has to be done when it needs to be done without exaggeration Our advice only sees at those parts that may be adjudged objectively i e al those parts that are either constructive or part of the climate seperating shell or in case of an appartement communal like foundations basement floors stairs constructive walls fa ades including window frames and roofs seperately and or in their context These are the parts that most owners rather not spend to much money on and that for a layman are hard to adjudge Other parts like seperations inner doors and frames kitchens bathrooms and finishings in general are not within the scope of our inspection for they are largely subject to taste and will be exchanged or redone anyway when you move in whatever their quality and condition we gladly leave the verdict on those parts to you Installations also are not within the scope of our inspection for inspection and testing of installations may only be done by certified installers which we are not Th
13. en nl WONING iNFORMATIE SERVICE A y ASK CENAMER BOUWEN Co peratie Aangenamer Bouwen UA Web Email wen nl Daily Technical Maintenance WONING NFORMACIE SERVICE Report WIS Report English specimen Page 6 16 Date 2015 01 04 Author Robert t Jong It is a known fact that most people rather spend their money on a new kitchen new bathroom or new finishings then e g on a new CH appliance new gutters or roofing Yet it is these essentials that should prevail when assinging funds for these parts all do have a limited lifespan and malfunction will have huge impact on the habitability of the house apartment Taking Proper care of your house apartment means not only taking proper measures at the right time but also providing for proper reserves to do so without affecting your household budget Therefore we advise to open a dedicated savings account when buying a property to serve as a maintenance reserve fund that will be replenished automatically on a monthly basis see page 5 Why Well first of all the money will not be used for non property purposes by accident second interest recieved on the balance will make your reservations reasonably inflation proof Onderdeel Werkzaamheden Door wie Potential Switch es Scwitches amp Sockets CH installation Valves Water amp CH Chimneys Ventilators Ventilation grids Sanitary Seals Seals around glazing Locks amp Hinge
14. foundations yet no certainty can be given about the actual condition of e g wooden piles etc For a comprehensive verdict specialised research and measurements are needed that will cost several thousand Euros and need the conscent of the seller Note Not every foundation is and needs to be 100 stable ongoing evenly distributed subsidance up untill an average of 2 mm yr is regarded as sufficiently stable Class II and does not have to be corrected by installing costly new foundations Foundation Type Block is placed on wooden piles Cracks amp Subsidance Only due to schrinkage of materials used Advice There is no reason to assume that apart from external infuences within the next 25 years significant changes will occur Above the ground floors no signs of moisture transport via the foundations are found Crawl space Underneath a wooden ground floor a well ventilated space is essential to maintain a wood moisture that prevents wood rot and the growth of wood affecting fungi Underneath stone floors a well ventilated space is not essential so it might not be present and or reachable at all If a crawlspace is present there is no legal obligation to keep it accessible yet this is always advisable any crawlspace should be clean e i no building debris and wood should litter its bottom We do advise you to open the hatch at least once a year to check the moisture level and in many cases read the water Ometer that is often mo
15. g cleaned with a Kiwa Certificate Woodworm Anobium Punctatum may be present in all buildings older than approx 30 years they rarely cause severe constructional damage Big Woodworm Anobiidae and Longhorn Beatle Cerambycidea as well as fungi like e g Serpula Lacrymans or Coniophora Puteana may cause severe constructional damage but are hard to detect without demolishing finishings proper determination needs a specialists eye In all these cases establishing the costs of extermination and repair of constructional and collateral damage can only be done based on extra often destructive research by a specialist for which the conscent of the seller is needed and extra costs have to be made Due to the limited chance to detect these aspects within the scope of our non destructive inspection our detections are not necessarily complete and we do not assume liability for non detection Asbestos B No signs that indicate the presence of asbestos Oil Storage 7 No signs that indicatie the presence ofan idd oil storage tank Insects Inspection impossible because of finishings Fungi No signs that indicate the presence of fungi For Terms amp Conditions on Woning Informatie Service please visit our website www aangenamerbouwen nl A Report WIS Report English specimen y Page 5 16 jy Date 2015 01 04 Author Robert t Jong derge ENAMER BOUWEN Co peratie Aangenamer Bouwen UA ngenamerbouwen nl amerbouwer
16. he inside of window frames should be done by the apartement owner preferably in 2015 2016 For Terms amp Conditions on Woning Informatie Service please visit our website www aangenamerbouwen nl A WONING INFORMATIE SERVICE mn A Report WIS Report English specimen Page 14 16 Fy Date 2015 01 04 Author Robert t Jong DA ENAMER BOUWEN Co peratie Aangenamer Bouwen UA Web ww Email aangenamerbouwen nl enamerbouwen gmail com Installations Installations in existing buildings are rarely in full compliance with the latest version of rules and regulations yet that does not mean they are insufficient and or dangerous of course it is logical one repairs damage to switches and sockets when moving in Compliance with current rules and regulations is in most cases not mandatory untill one carries out a significant renovation or alteration extension of the building Work on installations should be carried out by certified installers unless you are sufficiently qualified to do it yourself alas most of the DIY work is of poor quality and DlY installations are often quite messy unlogical so if you plan DIY do it properly or for the sake of safety don t do it at all Note We are NOT certified installers so the information provided below is purely our impression based on inspection of the visible parts not necessarily correct and or complete and we cannot be held liable for it When in doubt ask a ce
17. int is no a good idea it will not properly stick so remove the transparent layers first Part of any paint job is repair of small pockets of woodrot and checking that doors and windows close without friction Let the surfaces dry sufficiently before applying the finishing layer s when the wood has to be repainted after having been bare for some time let it stand over in pre paint for at least 3 6 months or else the new paint will soon peel off again Glass needs no other maintenance than houshold cleaning its life span is virtually endless Some say double glazing needs to be replaced after 15 20 years but that is moreoften not the case as long as it does not leak condensation in the cavity there is no urgence to replace it Condensation in the cavity of double glass has basically two reasons 1 Water infiltration along leaking seals between glass and frame 2 to small panes they build up more internal air pressure than they can handle Condensation in double glass is not always detectable in winter it is easyer than in summer we try to detect it but for this reason our listing may not necessarily be complete Glass No leaking double glass has been detected No broken glass has been detected Seals around glass are in proper condition Paintwork is properly maintained shows only some minor damage Remarks amp Advice Outside paintwork is the responsability of the VVE that has planned maintenance for 2017 Painting t
18. ion Is No Guarantee With our order confirmation via our website or via your agent you were already confronted with our Terms amp Conditions yet since we want to be absolutely clear about it we will repeat this here again Our Inspection is NO Garantee or Insurance against Structural Damage As far as we know in the Netherlands no insurance company offers a policy that covers the risk of structural damage in existing buildings simply because based on the information that comes available without destructive research they cannot perform proper risk assessment We do not pretend to be smarter than an insurance company and our aim is not to assume liability for the risks that come with the property YOU wish to purchase after all it will become YOUR property not ours What we can do is help you fullfill your legal obligation to do proper research on the property in order to make sure that you have the best available information before you decide to buy it And of course you may assume that we will within the limits of a visual inspection conduct this research as good as possible Some people seem to think that we are able to discover hidden defects but alas that is a myth even we cannot look through finishings and we are not allowed to inflict any damage or take the property apart For hidden defects the seller may be held liable but be aware that not every hidden property legally is a hidden defect
19. is report does contain information about the installations but that information is not necessarily complete and we may not be held liable for it There is however one party that knows if installations work the selling owner Ask him her if he knows of any malfunctions And if still in doubt let certified installers check the installations with the conscent of the owner of course 5 Unlike most collegues we specifically use the term inspection in stead of keuren Keuren means establishing wether the object meets to your expectations we gladly leave that up to you after all it will be your property not ours Building rules amp regulations like the Bouwbesluit are primarily aimed at new buildings existing buildings even if they are only 10 15 years old will never be in full compliance with the latest version yet they may be perfectly fit for their projected use 3 The likelyhood that you will still live in the property deminishes over the years just like the accuracy of our predictions regarding life span of materials used For Terms amp Conditions on Woning Informatie Service please visit our website www aangenamerbouwen nl A WONING INFORMATIE SERVICE A A Report WIS Report English specimen AA Page 3 16 Date 2015 01 04 A G E N A M E R Author Robert t Jong 7 BOUWEN Co peratie Aangenamer Bouwen UA Web wu aangenamerbouwen nl Email enamerbouwen gmail com Our Inspect
20. ontractors and installers unless specifically stated otherwise PM marks those measures for which no budget can be given without further investigation to establish their scope and need In case of an apartment the table below only shows those measures that are necessary on the parts dedicated to the apartment for all measures to the constructive climate separating and communal parts will be the liability of the Owners Society VvE These measures will be signaled VvE see under Owners Society further down Component Measures details further on in this report Direct InTerm Planin Foundations Crawl space Basement Ground Floor Upper Floors amp Stairs Roofs constructions Repair broken rooftiles Be an ee en WE Roofing Facades amp Structural Walls Window Frames in Facades Glass amp Outside Paintwork Installations Replace the CH appliance 2 500 gt 2020 Various TOTAL EE SD 0 2 500 Reserve fund 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Balance at year start gt 5 000 5 300 5 600 5 900 6 200 6 500 4 300 l Monthly Addition l l i l 12x 100 1 200 1 200 1 200 l 1 200 1 200 l 1 200 1 200 Daily Technical Maintenance page 6 900 900 900 900 900 900 900 Measures In Term OO OO Aen 2 500 Balance at year end gt 5 300 5 600 5 900 6 200 6 500 4 300 4 600 For Terms amp Conditions on Woning Informatie Service please visit our website www aangenamerbouw
21. our website www aangenamerbouwen nl A WONING INFORMATIE SERVICE A A Report WIS Report English specimen f P Page 4 16 Date 2015 01 04 Myc E N A M E R Author Robert t Jong j BOUWEN Co peratie Aangenamer Bouwen UA Web Email aangenamer enamerbo Principal This report is drafted for use by the principal exclusively third parties may not assume any rights from its use and it may only be used interpreted as a whole Name mr amp mrs B Uyer Address Johannes Kabelstraat 18 4 PC amp City l 1099 ZZ AMSTERDAM l Phone 0000 00 00 00 Email xxxx gmail com Object Address ton Ravestraat 74 l an Object type apartm nt Ee PC amp City 1000 AP Amsterdam l me Year of Build we 1900 re Visited 7 2015 01 01 l l o Construction i Masang traditional po Area ae 246 m l l On Environmental Aspects amp Wood decay Asbestos detection may only be done by certified inspectors which we are not asbestos conspicious materials that we detected during inspection are listed below Underground oil storage tanks should be known by the seller and registered at city hall yet this is not always the case If we detected signs that indicate the possible presence of an underground oil storage tank they will be listed below In case indications are listed below you are advised to ask the seller and his agent for a written statement about their knowledge and check at city hall if the tank is listed as bein
22. rimarily there for esthetic reasons they do not improve watertightness If a facade gets damp on the inside the most likely reason is condensation of moisture that is not being removed by ventilation Improving ventilation is the primary solution to this kind of problem Note when the outer of cement in masonry is not present it is in fact possible that frost damage occurs i e provided that the frost is deep and long enough which hasn t been the case for at least 50 years now Altough cracks may indicate failing foundations most cracks occur due to shrinkage or corroding steel Repairing cracks of course is possible yet most of the time from a technical point of view not necessary and will nearly always lead to discoloration so from an esthetic point of view often is not advisable The cavity within fa ades was not insulated untill the early 1970s from there on an ever increasing amount of insulation has been installed determining the presence quality and condition of such insulation is rarely possible Load bearing inner walls up untill the 1960s were made in brick since then more often in concrete rarely in timberframe When considering to remove inner walls one should first establish wheter it is load bearing which is not allway possible on site in such cases visit city hall and ask for the original plans in most cases they will be available and provide the information you are looking for Facade type s Made of brick
23. rly ill treated fungi leaves traces on adjescent constructions causing the fungus to return in newly installed wood A wooden floor in one span will always feel flexible yet contrair to what many people think this is actually a good sign when the floor flexes strains in the wood are still long meaning that the wood is still healthy and strong whilst a floor that feels spungy indicates it being affected by fungi and loosing its strenght To make a wooden floor feel more stable one may add support in the middle of the span Insulating woodden floors is possible but needs a good understanding of building physics to avoid condensation in the floor Non wooden ground floors come in many varieties most of them never causing any trouble whatsoever So called Kwaaitaal or Manta type floors may show structural damage due to ongoing corrosion of steel rebar fixing those floors is possible but costly Non wooden floors may when properly reachable from below easily be retrofitted with insulation Floor type Wooden Ground Floor Remarks amp Advice Floors feel firm are sufficiently horizontal and fit for their purpose Upper Floors amp Staircase Upper floors of wood often show the same flexibility as wooden ground floors their sound proofing even when all possible measures are taken cannot match that of modern day concrete floors but that does not mean they are inferior For proper fire safety th
24. rse there are many things that you can do yourself but especially with radical operations professional advice may help you save a lot of failures time and money It is our experience that far most problems rising between principals and contractors are caused by insufficient preparation ans communication not only that will cost you a lot of money it will also ruin the fun of having a new home Especially when you are not Dutch speaking communication with contractors and government bodies will prove to be difficult if at all possible that is no shame but it can be avoided Contractors with all due respect are in general doers not thinkers or designers they are not trained in advising you and translating your verbally stated wishes into a proper designed and specified plan Drafting a proper plan is your job ideally with the help of external expertise Aangenamer Bouwen not only acts as an independent advisesor for people who wish to buy a new home apartment but also helps them to define their wishes properly by making designs drawings and work descriptions file for permits and in general advise principals on which materials to use and how to employ the right contractors ans installers to get the work done For that use my experience as communal building inspector and the help of 3D models and several experienced specialist co advisors such as drawing agencies engeneers asbestos inspectors installation and interior
25. rtified installer for his expert opinion Electrical Installation Number of circuits 230V 4 2x 230V 0 400V 0 Potential switches 1 PS Tested Not possible apartment still habitated Earth connection Electrode Impression Remarks Installation seems to be in order and safe to use after repair of small damage when moving in Heating amp Warm Water Heating System Central water heating in the bathroom electrical underfloor heating Heat source s Closed combustion VAILLANT HR combi appliance approx 2006 Warm Water Source s Combi appliance Impression Remarks No signs of leakage and or other malfunctions are detected or indicated by the seller Gas Tapwater amp Suage where visible Suage made of PVC old cast iron pipes in crawlspace Gas pipes made of Copper and Steel Water pipes made of Copper in hollow spaces lead pipes may still be in use Impression Remarks No signs of leakage and or other malfunctions are detected or indicated by the seller Ventilatie amp Beheersing Binnenklimaat Ventilation system Local ventilators air infiltration by grids in the window frames Impression Remarks Air should be able to flow from room to room keep at least free space under the doors Suction in bathroom is not optimally located airflow should cross the shower Dampness in the building appears to be within acceptable limits Special Installations Special installations like airconditioning swimming pool
26. s Paint on Window frames Paintwork Other Flat Roofs Tilted Roofs Gutters amp Rainpipes 2x yr push Test button at change of daylight savings time Repair damage 1x yr maintenance CH appliance Boiler Geiser If pressure drops top up water level 1x yr open amp close to avoid fixation by chalk 1x yr clean it demand written proof for your insurance Clean Replace Filters frequency differs per family 1x yr clean the inside see user manual Clean them but do NOT change their settings Check and repair damage Check and repair damage inside outside Tighten loose screws lubricate replace when damaged Note keep enough space around doors windows to run free Check amp repair outside AND inside every 2 years Repaint outside every 6 8 years frequency depends on color and orientation Check amp repair every 2 years repaint every 6 8 years frequency depends on color and orientation Keep clean amp repair if necessary Repair damage to tiles and lead zink a s a p Keep clean and repair damage a s a p Owner Owner Installer Installer Owner Owner Chimney sweep Owner Owner Owner Owner Handyman Owner Owner Handyman Owner Painter Owner Panter Owner Handyman Owner Handyman Owner Handyman Budget for Daily Technical Maintenance per year starting from Owners Society VvE 900 When buying an apartment always ask the selling agent for the A
27. s sauna solar panels whirlpool telecom and data communication antennas elevators and security installations may only be inspected by certified specialists Below we only mention what we found and what our first general impression is Ask the seller explicitly if these installations are working and properly maintenance contracts guarantees and user manuals and when in doubt have a specialist inspect them Remarks n a For Terms amp Conditions on Woning Informatie Service please visit our website www aangenamerbouwen nl A Wonne INFORMATIE SERVICE Report WIS Report English specimen Page 15 16 Date 2015 01 04 Author Robert t Jong AANGENAMER o BOUWEN Co peratie Aangenamer Bouwen UA Web www aangenamerbouwen nl Email aangenamerbouwen gmail com Various For Terms amp Conditions on Woning Informatie Service please visit our website www aangenamerbouwen nl A WONING INFORMATIE SERVICE A Bag o F English specimen yy Date 2015 01 04 Author Robert t Jong f GENAMER BOUWEN Co peratie Aangenamer Bouwen UA Web Email n aangenamerbouwen nl namerbouwen gmail com What more can Aangenamer Bouwen do for you 2 Chances that you will find a house or apartment that exactly matches your wishes are marginal there will always be things that need alteration or improvement varying from new paint and wallpaper to a complete stripdown and rebuild reinstall Of cou
28. specialists building physics advisor etcetera to draft a well perpared building plan Our involvement may range from just a couple of hours advice coaching to supporting the principal all the way from the planning phase to completion of the project Want to know more Just call 0622 80 90 92 and make an appointment will gladly come and explain the possibilities in detail For Terms amp Conditions on Woning Informatie Service please visit our website www aangenamerbouwen nl
29. untend underneath the hatch should the suage be leaking this will also be the moment that you will smell it Water at the bottom of the crawlspace is not advisable yet cannot always be avoided if present it is most likely due to high ground water level and practically impossible to remove permanently in such a case covering the bottom with e g Argex of seashells will reduce evaporation important under wooden floors and improve accesability Since 2000 cases of temporary water in crawlspaces occur more often due to the fact that the amount of rain within a certain time limit is double the amount we used to get and more than the ground is able to absorb these puddles of water will over time disappear and the chances of it causing severe wood damage are less than with permament water in the crawlspace Pipes in crawlspaces should be properly fixed should not show severe corrosion gas and should be properly insulated to avoid heat loss or freezing Note we inspect the crawlspace s in the vicinity of the hatches that could be openend without causing damage for reasons of personal safety we do not access the crawlspace s unless this may be done safely according to the rules given by the ARBO wet Accessability amp Oversight Hatch Ventilation Airmovement is perceptible Bottom amp Dampness Uncoverd bottom relatively dry Remarks amp Advice Visible pipes are properly fixed insulation may be improved For Terms amp
30. vere dame or madisnction Chimneys amp Pipes l Show i damane that need urgent r pait jo m lt visible within the apariment Roof windows amp Light domes n a l l l l Overhangs Show only minor damage that may easily be repaired during the next paint job Remarks amp Advice All works on roofs and roofings are the responsability of the VvE For Terms amp Conditions on Woning Informatie Service please visit our website www aangenamerbouwen nl WONING NFORMACIE SERVICE A Report WIS Report English specimen 9 r Page 11 16 Date 2015 01 04 Myc E N A M E R Author Robert t Jong 7 BOUWEN Co peratie Aangenamer Bouwen UA v aangenamerbouwen nl namerbouwen gmail com Facades amp Structural Walls In the Netherlands most houses are made of brick fagades untill the 1920s were massive thereafter usually double with an aired cavity between them spouwmuur Massive fa ades of about 4 thick are mainly used for sub ordinated buildings like sheds and simple extensions they may prove to be a bit damp for masonry in general is not entirely watertight Massive fa ades of about 8 thick are commonly used originally with an inside lining of wallpaper these fa ades are in fact rather tight but may become damp due to condensation on the inner serface when no lining is present Cavity wall rarely show moisture problems unless they were incorrectly built The outer parts of the cement joints in masonry are p
31. windows are not suitable to take double glass For Terms amp Conditions on Woning Informatie Service please visit our website www aangenamerbouwen nl WONING NFORMACIE SERVICE A Report WIS Report English specimen 9 P Page 13 16 Date 2015 01 04 Myc E N A M E R Author Robert t Jong i BOUWEN Co peratie Aangenamer Bouwen UA aangenamerbouwen nl amerbouwen gmail com Glass amp Outside Paintwork Paintwork needs to cover all water exposed surfaces seamlessly for maximum protection Opaque paint on average lasts some 4 6 years transparant paint often no more than 2 3 years bi yearly check and repair will prolong the interval between two repaint jobs whilst preventing damage to the underlying wood by water infiltration this is a job well suited for DIY and should not take more than a day plus a small amount of material Should you prefer to have a professional painter do the job then ask him to keep this tight scheme even then the costs will most likely be lower than having him repaint the work on an interval of 4 6 years When painting one should pay attention to proper preperation of the surfaces to be sure that the paint will be properly attched Before painting them surfaces should be properly cleaned and seals around glass should be watertight and silicon free Damaged layers of paint should be removed first and replaced with at least 3 layers of pre paint Applying opaque paint over transparent pa
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