When should you contact a surveyor?
Contact us as early as possible after discovering the problem. Early documentation strengthens your case. Typical situations where we help:
- Moisture damage — Leaks, mould or rot that was not disclosed at the time of sale.
- Structural defects — Settlement damage, failure in load-bearing structures or faulty workmanship.
- Hidden defects — Faults that the condition report did not identify or that were concealed.
- Discrepancies with disclosed information — The property does not match what the seller stated.
What we do
- Survey — The surveyor inspects the damage on site and documents it with photographs and measurements.
- Root cause analysis — We assess what caused the damage and whether it was visible at the time of sale.
- Report — You receive a report describing the extent of damage, the probable cause and estimated repair costs.
Understanding Norwegian property complaint law
Under the avhendingsloven (Sale of Property Act), buyers have protection against hidden defects for five years after handover. Since the 2022 amendments, the threshold for what constitutes a defect has been clarified, making thorough documentation even more important.
Objective professional assessment
CR Takst delivers a thorough and neutral assessment that can be used in dialogue with the other party, insurance companies or in legal proceedings. The report is based on professional judgement and documented findings.
The surveyor behind CR Takst is a master carpenter with over 25 years of experience in the construction industry and knows building structures from the inside.