In former industrial areas where housing is to be built, contaminated soil can be a costly challenge. Heavy metals and other toxins often make extensive soil remediation necessary before construction can begin. The Verband Privater Bauherren therefore recommends that the quality of the soil should be checked in detail before purchasing a plot of land. This can avoid high remediation costs later on.
Particularly if there are doubts about the condition of the soil, potential buyers should have such a ground investigation carried out before purchasing a property. The extent of the contamination is recorded in a professional report. It may be worthwhile to pay for the investigation. In this way, possible additional costs for soil remediation can be included in the purchase price negotiations.
An independent building surveyor can support prospective builders in choosing the necessary surveys and ensure that the results are correctly incorporated into the purchase contracts. This not only protects builders from unexpected additional costs, but also enables them to make a realistic assessment of the entire construction project.
© immonewsfeed
