- Electrical system defectsElectrical defects are especially common construction defects and can be very dangerous. Here is when you can turn to the contractor for repairs.
- Construction defects are not just about waterproofingReal examples of construction defects we found, from a bucket cast into concrete to a disconnected fire hose, and what they cost residents.
- How much does a home inspection service cost?What a home inspection costs in Israel and what determines the price: the size, age and location of the home. Fair pricing from Arad, with an exact quote in advance.
- Home inspection: snaggingWe offer expert engineers to help you deal with building defects.
- The scope of judgment for an expert home inspection engineerCan a home inspection engineer call out a defect that isn't covered by any written standard? What Israeli courts have said, with real examples.
- Construction defects that violate standardsThe law protects buyers against construction defects that violate building standards, and it pays to use that protection.
- Finishing defects: what they are and why to catch them earlyFinishing defects are mostly aesthetic but can worsen over time. Catch them early.
- Aesthetic construction defectsSure, you can live with bumps in the wall and uneven tile shades, but you paid for aesthetics too, not just function.
- Construction defects from proximity to the coastEven the dream of a home by the sea has side effects, like corrosion and wear.
- Home inspection after handoverIsraeli law requires residents to report construction defects within a reasonable time of discovering them.
- And what if the engineer's inspection finds no construction defects in my apartment?The reality in the field, inspection after inspection, is that construction and planning defects are indeed found in most apartments.
- Should I be worried about construction defects in my home?Six reasons construction defects are worth acting on, from safety hazards to loss of value.
- We are worried that ordering a home inspection will harm our relationship with the contractor…Why hiring an engineer for a home inspection does not have to harm your relationship with the contractor.
- Why is an engineering building inspection report needed?A building inspection report gives you a complete picture of your apartment's defects, and a binding basis to demand repairs from the contractor.
- Inspection periods and contractor warrantyHow long a contractor stays liable for defects under the Sale Law, with the inspection and warranty period for each part of a new apartment.
- In my apartment, a dampness problem keeps recurring despite the contractor's repairsWhy a dampness problem can keep coming back after the contractor's repair, and how an expert inspection finds the real cause.
- Home inspection: questions and answersAnswers to common questions on home inspection timing, choosing an engineer, contractor disputes and the legal warranty periods.
- How to choose a home inspection engineerTips for choosing an experienced, professional home inspection engineer who won't miss hidden construction defects in your apartment.
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Construction defects
18 articles on construction defects, by the engineers of Arad Bedek Bayit.