For HOAs and apartment buildings
As an HOA (owners' association) chair or property manager, you are responsible for the condition of the building. A technical audit helps you uncover defects in time and plan repairs. For new builds still under warranty, you get a basis for claiming defects against the developer.
Our inspectors are experienced professionals, engineers and architects with many years of practice.
Since 2012 we have inspected more than 1000 apartment buildings, both new builds and older construction.
The output of the inspection is a detailed property inspection report in PDF with photo documentation.
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Who the audit is for
Every apartment building reaches a point where an audit is an investment that pays off. Here are the four most common moments when HOAs and housing cooperatives come to us.
The warranty period is usually 5 years from final approval, with some defects covered for up to 10 years. While it runs, the developer pays for repairs. Once it expires, the HOA pays from the repair fund. An audit is the last window to make use of this opportunity.
An audit sets priorities: what to address now, what to postpone, and how much to set aside each month into the fund. The plan is defensible before the owners' assembly and is based on numbers, not on a contractor's guesses.
Before you let a contractor into the building, we verify the actual condition of the structures. We prevent unnecessary spending on poorly diagnosed defects, and we stop insulation from hiding problems that should have been fixed beforehand.
You need an objective picture of the building's condition, independent of what the previous committee or contractor said. The audit serves as a technical basis on which you build your strategy for the next term.
Two types of audit
For new builds before the end of warranty, the output is a list of defects to claim against the developer. For older buildings, we draw up a repair plan with priorities for the next 5 to 10 years.
Before the warranty ends
For HOAs in new builds approaching the end of the warranty period (usually within 5 years of final approval). We record the defects in a report with photo documentation that serves as a complete list of defects to be claimed.
Repair plan
For HOAs in older apartment buildings that need to plan repairs and investments systematically. A thorough survey of all common parts, an assessment of their condition, repair priorities, and indicative costs. A basis for decisions in the years ahead.
What we check
We check everything that belongs to the common parts of the building. We tailor the scope of the technical audit to the size and age of the specific building.
The audit output
We tailor the output to the building's situation. Switch below for a sample that matches yours. New build: a list of defects to be claimed, including photo documentation and the defects marked up on the property plans. Older apartment building: a detailed report including photo documentation, an estimate of the cost of fixing defects, and a detailed repair plan.
Detailed photo documentation of every finding, with a description and its location in the building.
A basis for warranty claims from authorized inspectors (new builds).
A cost estimate for each repair for every defect found (older buildings).
A repair plan with priorities what to fix now, what in a year, what in five years (older buildings).
Vzorová zpráva. SVJ – aktuální stav
Rekonstrukční 383/4, Praha 2 · SVJ
The full report runs to 32 pages with photo documentation, a floor plan, and a cost estimate for each of the 53 defects found.
Open the full previewEstimated repairs: 786 500 Kč
The full report runs to 23 pages with photo documentation, a floor plan, and a cost estimate for each of the 93 defects found.
Open the full previewEstimated repairs: Reklamovatelné
The full report runs to 12 pages with photo documentation, a floor plan, and a cost estimate for each of the 0 defects found, plus a full comment on every finding.
Open the full previewEstimated repairs: 887 340 Kč
How it works
We can complete an apartment building technical audit within 14 days of first contact, but for the best scheduling it is worth getting in touch as early as possible.
We provide a no-obligation consultation and a price quote based on the size and type of building.
We need the project documentation and basic information about the building, its final approval, and any repairs done so far.
The inspector checks all common areas, the roof, the facade, the utility risers, lifts, balconies, and cellars.
A detailed inspection report with photo documentation, defect classification, and, where relevant, a repair cost estimate.
We explain the findings, recommend priorities and next steps, and provide supporting materials for a warranty claim where needed.
Price and enquiry
First we meet you in person on site, or go over the details by phone or online. We walk through the scope of the inspection and agree on the specifics. We then put together a tailored quote based on your building's needs. The price is fixed, with no hidden surcharges.
What the price is based on
For an average HOA, the audit saves CZK 512,000. For a new build, the developer carries out the repairs under warranty; for an older building, you save on a well-planned renovation.
Manager for the residential building segment
I lead audits of residential buildings. We will arrange a meeting, walk through the building, and within a week you will have a written quote you can attach to the materials for your owners' assembly.
Get in touch
We'll get back to you within 24 hours, and within a week you'll have a written quote in hand that you can attach to the materials for your assembly.
Selected references
Before the warranty ends
We carried out an inspection of the Hagibor residential complex before the end of warranty. The review covered all common parts of 2 large buildings, including the underground garages and selected balconies and terraces. The defects found were written up in a comprehensive report with photo documentation. To close it out, we also carried out an on-site review with the developer when checking the repairs that had been done.
Before the warranty ends
For two HOAs in Horní Měcholupy we carried out an inspection of two apartment buildings before the end of warranty. We found defects on the roof and in the interior, for example cracks in the render caused by the structures drying out. The most serious defects, however, were in the garages, where moisture and salts were causing layers of concrete covering the reinforcement to fall away. We prepared a report with photo documentation, and even though there was not much time to carry out the audit, the HOAs managed to file all the claims on time.
Before the warranty ends
For a private company we carried out a technical audit of the property before the end of warranty in February 2025. We mainly checked the common areas of all 3 buildings and several loggias. The defects found were relatively minor, such as cracks in the render caused by the structures deforming, and cracked sealing between the tiling and the ceramic ceiling. The report with photo documentation was used as the basis for submitting claims.
Current structural and technical condition
For an HOA on Matějská Street in Prague we carried out an inspection of all common parts of the building, including the roof and selected loggias. Based on the findings, we wrote up a report including documentation and indicative repair costs. We then prepared a repair plan for the next 10 years.
Current structural and technical condition
In February 2025 we carried out an inspection of an older apartment building on Vinohradská Street in Prague 10. The most serious defects were found on the terraces on the 5th floor and on the balconies, where the tiling was loose and there was a risk of water seeping into the apartments below, and also the windows, which will certainly need to be refurbished. All the defects found were written up in a clear report and ordered by repair priority in the repair plan.
Current structural and technical condition
For an HOA in Libeň we carried out a comprehensive technical audit of all common parts of the property, including identifying the cause of mould around the windows. The mould appeared mainly in rooms stacked above one another in a corner of the building on the 2nd and 3rd floors. This corner is cooled from the outside, the interior is under-heated and under-ventilated, so the internal moisture condenses on the walls and mould forms. On top of that, the render on the building is significantly damaged, with a risk of it falling and endangering passers-by. The owners received a thorough report from us with photo documentation and indicative repair costs.
More references
HOA U Uranie, Prague 7, 27 residential units, current structural and technical condition and repair plan
HOA Formánkova, Hradec Králové, 42 residential units, current structural and technical condition and repair plan
HOA Vrbátky, 6 residential units, current structural and technical condition and repair plan
HOA Kobrova, Prague 5, 50 residential units, technical audit of a new build before the end of warranty
Housing cooperative Fügnerova, Beroun, 6 residential units, current structural and technical condition and repair plan
HOA Na Vinici, Pardubice, 100 residential units, current structural and technical condition and repair plan
Housing cooperative Na Šibeníku, Olomouc, 18 residential units, current structural and technical condition and repair plan
HOA Konšelská, Prague 8, 52 residential units, technical audit of a new build before the end of warranty
HOA Na Rokytce, Prague 8, 38 residential units, current structural and technical condition and repair plan
HOA Kurandové, Prague 5, 110 residential units, technical audit of a new build before the end of warranty
HOA Lucinková, Hostavice, 9 residential units, current structural and technical condition and repair plan
HOA Kubelíkova, Hradec Králové, 34 residential units, technical audit of a new build before the end of warranty
HOA Chudenice, 6 residential units, current structural and technical condition and repair plan
HOA Topolová, Olomouc, 35 residential units, current structural and technical condition and repair plan
HOA Waltrovka C4, 5, 9 residential units (family houses), technical audit of a new build before the end of warranty
HOA Moskevská, Prague 10, 11 residential units, current structural and technical condition and repair plan
HOA Na Ovčinách, Prague 7, 20 residential units, current structural and technical condition and repair plan
HOA Zahálka G and F, Mezi Vodami, Prague 12, 239 residential units, technical audit of a new build before the end of warranty
HOA V Zákoutí, Kutná Hora, 18 residential units, technical audit of a new build before the end of warranty
HOA Waltrovka E9, 10 residential units, technical audit of a new build before the end of warranty
For the committee chair
We know the decision on an audit goes through the owners' assembly. We have prepared short answers to the questions that come up most often.
„Why spend tens of thousands from the fund when the building looks fine to us?"
An audit finds, on average, defects worth CZK 200,000 to CZK 2,000,000. For new builds, the developer is obliged to fix most of them under warranty. For older buildings, you save on the renovation by not doing unnecessary work. In both cases, the investment in the audit pays for itself many times over.
„Can't we leave it until next year?"
The developer's warranty period is usually 3 to 5 years from final approval. Once the warranty expires, the HOA pays for repairs from the repair fund. What is covered by the warranty today, you pay for out of your own pocket a year from now.
„Isn't this just one engineer's subjective opinion?"
The report is prepared by an authorized engineer (ČKAIT) and goes through a four-eyes check by a senior inspector. The output holds up as a basis for a claim against the developer and for discussions before the assembly. The HOA's decisions rest on facts, not on a contractor's guess.
Client experiences
Read how the audit helped real HOAs across the Czech Republic.
FAQ
Answers to the questions HOAs ask most often about the apartment building technical audit.
Reply within 24 hours +420 730 193 333A technical audit is a comprehensive assessment of the structural and technical condition of an apartment building. An authorized inspector checks all common areas, the roof, the facade, the utility risers, lifts, balconies, garages, and cellars. The output is a detailed report with photo documentation, a repair cost estimate, and a maintenance plan.
The ideal time is before the developer’s warranty expires (usually 5 years from final approval, with some defects covered up to 10 years). Defects found can then be claimed and the developer must repair them at their own cost. An audit is also worthwhile before a planned renovation or as the basis for drawing up a repair plan.
The on-site survey itself takes 1 to 3 days depending on the size and complexity of the building. Preparing the detailed report with photo documentation then takes roughly 10 working days. The whole process, from order to delivery of the report, usually takes 3 to 4 weeks.
Yes, the report from the on-site technical survey is a full-fledged basis for a warranty claim. It contains detailed photo documentation, a description of the defects found, and their classification. The report is prepared by an authorized civil engineer, so it carries the appropriate professional weight even for potential court proceedings.
It depends on the HOA (owners’ association) statutes. Usually a decision by the HOA committee is enough, because this counts as routine management of the building. To be safe, we recommend informing the owners in advance. The on-site survey is in everyone’s interest and its cost is negligible compared with the potential savings.
Yes, we have 30+ inspectors across the Czech Republic and operate in all 14 regions. An inspector from your region will get back to you within 15 minutes during working hours after you submit an enquiry. We charge travel at a rate of CZK 10/km.
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