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If you have bought an apartment from a developer and the moment of acceptance is approaching, our service is for your needs. An experienced engineer, using specialized equipment, will check the compliance of the apartment with the project and with standards and regulations. Are you planning to purchase a property from the secondary market? Order our inspection service by an engineer. We will find all faults and defects and prepare a report with a list of defects and an estimated quote for their repair, so you can make conscious and well-informed purchasing decisions.
In the secondary market, our engineers check whether the house or apartment you are buying conforms to technical norms and standards. We verify the potential defects and the state of the installations (such as electrical systems). We also offer thermal imaging audits. Using a thermal imaging camera, we can check, for example, whether windows are properly insulated and verify any excessive dampness in the walls. We can also provide an estimate of the cost of renovating the estate.
Contracts with developers in Poland can include a myriad of contractual clauses that put the buyer at a disadvantage (for example, excessive fines, exemption from the developer's liability, etc.) Our lawyers analyze draft contracts to ensure that you do not sign such a risky clause.
When buying an apartment or house on the secondary market, it is very important to check the land and mortgage registers and make sure that the property is free of any claims and unsafe servitudes. We also assist buyers in negotiating the sales contract.
Pewny Lokal is the #1 real estate legal and engineering support company in the country. We invite you to contact us if you need legal or engineering assistance with various properties (office, building, land, etc.).
A to Z assistance in buying a house for a German citizen
„Pewny Lokal assisted me from A to Z in the purchase of a 1980s house near Szczecin - it commenced with an analysis of the land and mortgage registers, then their lawyer helped me by analyzing the sales contract, and an engineer prepared a technical report with an estimate of the cost of renovation. At every step of the way, I felt that there was someone holding my side, and that all the staff at Pewny Lokal really cared about making the purchase both safe and beneficial for me. Thank you very much for your help”.
Maximilian Krämer, who purchased a house with the assistance of Pewny Lokal in 2022
Apartment pick-up with an English-speaking engineer
An engineer from this company helped me with snagging inspection of my apartment in Gdansk, Poland, in September 2022. The engineer showed great knowledge and explained to me in details what defects he had found, reasons why they were defects and what the repair choices were (and explained in which cases the developer would pay for the repair), and because of his good command of English beyond his role, he also helped me communicate with the developer's representative, who unfortunately did not speak English. I also received a report with photos of all the defects so that I would be able to verify which defects the developer had fixed at the recommissioning”.
Olivier Finley, who picked up the apartment with us in 2022
Analysis of the sales contract for a Ukrainian family including consultation with a lawyer in the English language
„We have been living with the whole family in Poland for several years and made the decision to buy an apartment. It turned out that buying an apartment for foreigners in Poland (even residents) is not such a simple business. Mr. Szymon from Pewny Lokal helped me to figure out what the situation is like and what requirements I need to meet, and also indicated what to include in the contract. During the consultation I was accompanied by my husband, who unfortunately doesn't speak Polish yet, so the whole consultation took place in English which I thank you very much for”.
Yulia Antonenko, who requested an analysis of the contract in 2023
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faulty subfloor underlayment; low compression resistance of the subfloor
faulty electrical installation (lack of proper thickness of the plaster); plastered electrical box)
leakage of water installation (during the "wet" leakage test)
incorrectly made contact point ( bearing wall - partition wall); plaster spalling; no expansion joint
mechanical damage to the corner of a plastered wall
incorrectly manufactured ceramic tile cladding on 75% of the roof surface (incorrect anchoring, lack of linearity)
lack of profiling of the outlet on the roofing; water ponding
mechanical damage to the coating on the radiator
concrete tile and siding (facade boards) in poor condition
permanent staining of window frames with mounting foam
Capillary rise/no horizontal insulation of the building
leakage of horizontal branch drain
thermal imaging camera multiple blowdowns (leaks) on window frames
secondary market house; dampness on the side of the roof slope
Thermal bridge; sloppily placed layer of thermal insulation in the roof slope
vented ladder heater
leaks in the water and sewer installation
water system leaks
Incorrect installation of an exterior window sill, difficult to notice with the naked eye
missing plastered wall surface (non-compliance with PN-B 10110:2005)) unnoticeable to the naked eye
missing floor subfloor surface at room scale - impossible to verify without cross line laser
incorrect installation of the central heating manifold (no right angle, no linearity against the wall) unnoticeable to the naked eye
lack of linearity and repetition of the dimensions of monolithic reinforced concrete stairs
thermal bridge - ineffectively insulated roof hatch. Traces of biological corrosion outbreaks and moisture condensation
one electrical circuit in the non-utility attic. Failure to connect air conditioning or other high-consumption appliances
rigid joint at the interface between the window frame and the window sill. High risk of leakage
chipping of ceramic cladding on the terrace and on the band surrounding the building. Tiles subject to replacement
traces of dampness under the leaking balcony panel (located above)
traces of dampness under the leaking balcony panel (located above)
Corrosion of the horizontal brunch drain, leakage of the sewage system
leakage of terrace window, cold air blowing out
leakage of the heating system (manifested by a regularly venting heater)
thermal bridge, freezing of the stile of the roof window
thermal bridge, heat loss through the headwall of the non-utility attic
incorrectly set elbow window, heat loss and lack of linearity of the construction
leakage at the junction of the knee wall with the roof slope
leakage of the roof slope, leakage
sloppily made thermal insulation of the attic
capillary rise/no horizontal insulation of the building
manufacturing defect in the glazing unit (non-compliance with PN-EN 1279:2018 standard; basis for replacement of the glazing)
clumsily performed attempt to repair a collapsed corner of the floor; execution error
Lack of drainage holes in the window frames unobstructed (global remark)
mechanical damage to the surface of the conglomerate window sill
incorrect protective coating on the railing hilt
plaster defects at electrical points (global remark)
Verification of temperature distribution in the heating system
Verification of the route of the sewage system
Verification of the course of the heating system
Verification of the functioning of gravity ventilation
Verification of the insulation of the roof and attic
Verification of the blowdown in the installation
Pewny Lokal is the largest and most reliable real estate snagging company in Poland. We provide legal and technical surveys and inspections of properties, both on the primary and secondary market. Owning a property is a huge investment and the process of purchasing a property can be complicated and overwhelming. Pewny Lokal takes the worry and hassle out of the process and provides an extra layer of security to ensure that your real estate purchase is a success.
Our services on the primary market include legal analysis of contracts with real estate developers and a snagging survey of the flat or house handed over by the developer. Pewny Lokal lawyers and civil engineers provide a detailed overview of the legal and technical aspects of the purchased property so that you are fully aware of any potential problems. Our team will inspect the property for technical issues such as structural defects, water leaks, deviations from building norms, and any other safety or engineering issues that may arise. We also provide a detailed report on the quality of the building materials used and verify all necessary documents, such as building permits etc.
Buyers of primary real estate in Poland are protected by a customer-oriented legislation. This means that they are less prone to legal or technical risks, but in order to take advantage of this, you should either carry out your legal and technical audits yourself or order a professional service.
As opposed to primary market, where real estate buyer is protected by a suitable legislation, you are on your own on a secondary market. If you are supported by a real estate agent, be reminded that their primary interest is to get the transaction completed, so they are not likely to pick on legal or technical risks. We strongly suggest a proper legal and technical review of any real estate that you should decide to buy.
On the secondary market, we offer legal support for buyers and conduct a comprehensive technical inspection of the flat or house. Our engineer would complete a thorough audit to verify things such as: state of plumbing, electrical wiring, sanitary fittings and other critical systems, heat insulation (important during those cold winters in Poland!), issues with humidity, actual surface area and so on. We also review the mortgage registers and the real estate contracts, providing an added layer of security for buyers.
Pewny Lokal also provides services relating to real estate but not necessarily related to transactions. These include snagging inspections, real estate audits with thermal cameras, inspections of works carried out by repair companies and any other checks necessary to ensure the safety and quality of a property. We are fully committed to providing the best quality service and to helping our clients make informed decisions when purchasing a property.
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