Buying a home without a complete inspection can be a costly mistake. At Revicasa, we have detected numerous hidden problems that could have cost thousands of euros in repairs for buyers. Here are some real cases of homes with hidden defects detected in inspections.
Case 1: Hidden structural cracks claiming to be finishes
🏠 The problem: A buyer was about to close on the purchase of a villa built in 2005. At first glance, everything appeared to be in good condition, but during the inspection we detected structural cracks that I had told the buyers were finish cracks and posed no danger.
What we did: Thanks to our registered architects specialized in home inspections, we discovered that the cracks were affecting the structure. The repair had an estimated cost of more than €80,000.
✅ Solution: The buyer decided not to purchase the home since the cost of repairing the structural problem would have amounted to more than one-third of the total price of the home.
Case 2: Moisture hidden under the parquet floor
🏠 The problem: A client wanted to buy a newly renovated home. However, on our inspection we detected abnormal moisture levels under the parquet flooring, indicating leaks in the screed.
🔎 What we did: We used a thermographic camera to confirm the presence of moisture without lifting the floor.
✅ Solution: The buyer avoided an expense of more than €12,000 in repairs as the seller took care of fixing this property before signing the purchase and sale at the notary.
Case 3: Obsolete and dangerous electrical installation
The problem: A family was about to move into a house that, according to the seller, had a "perfect" electrical installation. During our inspection, we found that the electrical panels did not comply with current regulations and that some cables presented a risk of short-circuit since we at Revicasa performed electrical protection tests.
🔎 What we did: We informed the buyer about the problem and the safety risks involved.
Solution: Thanks to our report, the family negotiated with the seller a discount of €8,000 to upgrade the installation before signing the purchase.
Case 4: Low-efficiency windows that caused energy costs to skyrocket
🏠 The problem: A buyer interested in a new home did not suspect that the windows in the house were of poor quality. Upon our inspection, we detected severe temperature losses that would increase the heating bill by 40%.
🔎 What we did: We performed an energy efficiency test with a thermal camera, confirming that the windows did not meet adequate insulation.
✅ Solution: The buyer renegotiated the price and allocated part of the budget to install high-efficiency windows.
Conclusion
These cases show that a home inspection is essential to avoid hidden problems that can result in unexpected expenses. At Revicasahomes with hidden defects detected in inspections.
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