Concerned about renovation or kitchen installation quality? Taking over a new apartment? We independently inspect accessible elements and prepare a report with photographs, findings and recommendations for your contractor or developer.
Duration depends on the agreed scope. The drawing illustrates three findings; see real photographs in the case below.
We inspect accessible parts of a kitchen, furniture or renovation. We document findings, locations and recommendations. You can share the report with the contractor to discuss corrections.
You can contact us after payment or signing acceptance, too.
Discuss my situationBefore you sign acceptance, we check accessible finishes, windows, doors, plumbing and system operation within the agreed scope. Receive a list of findings with photographs for the developer.
About apartment handoverTwo real inspections: an installed kitchen and a new apartment. Personal details removed; findings kept factual.
After the kitchen was installed, the client wanted an independent assessment of its installation quality.
A written report containing seven findings and recommendations for discussion with the installer. Priorities were correcting the wall panels and making the worktop joints moisture-resistant.
A real case from Kodukontroll’s practice.
Personal details are not published.
An exposed particleboard edge is visible on the wall panel, with a noticeable gap between the panel and wall.
In the report: Refit or replace the panel, protecting the edge and finishing the junctions neatly.
No visible sealing was observed at the joint between two worktop sections.
In the report: Check the joint construction and make it moisture-resistant in line with the manufacturer’s instructions.
The position and gaps of the under-sink cabinet door require adjustment.
In the report: Adjust the hinges and check opening, closing and consistent gaps.
Selected observations are shown. Photographs record conditions at the time of inspection and do not confirm subsequent repairs.
Before handover of a new apartment, the client wanted to check the finishes and operation of accessible elements.
The apartment was in good overall condition. No critical or significant defects were identified within the agreed scope. The report listed eight minor observations; developer representatives recorded them and marked the relevant locations on site.
A real case from Kodukontroll’s practice.
Personal details are not published.
Visible nail heads and holes were observed; some fixings protruded.
In the report: Set protruding fixings flush and finish the holes neatly.
The junction between the washbasin and wall was not sealed with silicone.
In the report: Apply a neat, continuous sanitary seal where appropriate for the installed detail.
The report noted active heat distribution from the underfloor heating. No notable abnormal temperature patterns were observed at inspected windows and accessible junctions.
In the report: The image does not replace an airtightness test or energy audit and does not by itself rule out hidden defects.
Selected observations are shown. Photographs record conditions at the time of inspection and do not confirm subsequent repairs.
Photographs, clear findings and recommendations about your property. Useful for apartment handover and concerns about the quality of completed work.
Below is a real apartment inspection report sample. Kitchen and renovation findings will differ; see the real kitchen observations in the case above.
Descriptions, locations and photographs of accessible defects.
Specific recommendations to discuss with your installer or contractor.
The scope, methods and limits of the inspection. We also record when no significant issues are identified.
PDF · 8 pages · Personal details removed
The report records conditions at the time of inspection. It does not compel repairs or guarantee the outcome of a dispute. Investigation of hidden damage, specialist measurements and expert opinions require a separate agreement.
Tell us what work was done, what concerns you and who needs the document. Attach photos and, for insurance enquiries, the insurer’s requirements.
We clarify feasibility, scope, the appropriate specialist and price before the visit. If our service cannot address your task, we will tell you beforehand.
We document accessible findings and recommendations. A written report is normally ready within 2–3 working days. A follow-up inspection of corrections can be arranged separately.
A clear price before the visit. The price depends on the size of the object, the scope of work, the amount of furniture and appliances, the duration of the inspection and the number of specialists needed. Below are guide prices; the final price is agreed in advance.
from149€
One area or a specific problem, up to 1.5 hours.
from299€
A kitchen with appliances, furniture or one set of works, up to 3 hours.
from499€
Several areas: renovation, furniture, appliances and plumbing.
from99€
Verification of defect remediation after the first inspection.
The proposal states in advance: the list of elements to be checked, the limits of the inspection, the expected duration, the contents of the report and the final price. Additional work is only carried out by agreement.
Travel outside Tallinn and Harju County is charged separately.
We will reply and clarify the details we need. The order is only confirmed after your approval.
An independent inspection with no interest in the repairs that follow.
We are independent of furniture manufacturers, appliance retailers and renovation companies.
We do not ask one person to check everything from hinges to the consumer unit.
The report should make clear what was found, why it matters and what to do next.
Good work gets objective confirmation; defects get precise documentation.
Send the insurer’s requirements and photographs. Before you order, we clarify whether documenting visible conditions is enough or specialist investigation is needed. A standard report is not an insurance expert assessment; acceptance and compensation are not guaranteed.
Check the report requirements →Technical details by inspection area. The scope is tailored to your situation.
Kitchens, cabinets, wardrobes, vanity units and other made-to-order furniture.
We inspect hobs, ovens, microwaves, fridges, freezers, wine coolers, dishwashers and washing machines, tumble dryers, coffee machines, cooker hoods and other installed appliances.
As part of a standard inspection we check the visible quality of the installation, the operation of sockets, switches, lighting and connected equipment, and note visible defects and potentially unsafe solutions.
Instrument measurements and checks of the consumer unit, earthing and protective devices are carried out by a qualified specialist as part of a separately agreed extended inspection.
By prior arrangement we can inspect windows, doors, heating, ventilation and other accessible parts of the apartment or house.
For each inspection we select specialists with practical experience in the relevant field: furniture manufacturing and installation, appliance installation, interior finishing, tiling and plumbing, electrics, ventilation and other building services.
If the task requires special qualifications, instrument measurements or an official protocol, this is agreed in advance and a specialist is brought in for the inspection.
A few practical answers about the result you can expect.
Yes. Inspection is possible after payment or signing acceptance. We record accessible conditions at the time of inspection; it is not always possible to establish when or why each defect arose.
You can share the report, photographs and findings with the contractor. It documents the inspection results but does not guarantee that your demands will be accepted or that a dispute will be resolved in your favour.
Send the insurer’s requirements first. We clarify whether visible-condition documentation is enough or specialist investigation is required. A standard inspection does not replace an insurance or court expert assessment.
No. If no significant issues are identified within the agreed scope, the report will say so. We cannot guarantee detection of hidden defects.
Allow about one hour as a guide. Duration depends on kitchen size, accessibility and the agreed scope. The written report normally takes 2–3 working days.
Yes. We check accessible elements and prepare findings for the developer. See our apartment handover inspection page for details.
Describe the task and attach photos. For a new apartment, include its size and handover date; for completed work, tell us what concerns you. Scope and price are agreed before you order.
