Pricing

Surveys and diagnostics
of timber structures

We price every survey individually according to the type, size and location of the property. Below are indicative prices for the most common types of survey.

Prices are final: we are not a VAT payer

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Roof truss surveys

Family houses · Municipal buildings · Historic buildings

ORIENTATION VISIT
from CZK 5,000

On-site visual survey and diagnostics of the roof truss plus verbal conclusions. Ideal for a quick decision on whether remediation is needed or monitoring is enough.

No written report · result immediately on site
STANDARD
from CZK 9,000

On-site roof truss survey + moisture measurement + a simplified electronic report. A–D rating of each element. Documentation for an insurer or the council.

Simplified report · within 5 working days
COMPLETE SURVEY
from CZK 11,000

Complete roof truss survey + detailed report + truss system record. A–D findings table, moisture protocol, photo documentation, indicative budget. Eligible expense for IROP and NZÚ. Basis for the council, the designer and the tender.

Detailed report + record · within 5 working days
URGENT
from CZK 15,000

Emergency condition of a roof truss, floods, damage. Visit within 24 hours of the order. Detailed report with a moisture protocol. For municipalities and managers as a basis for an immediate decision on repair or remediation.

Visit within 24 hours · detailed report

02

Surveys of log buildings

Log houses · Cabins · Half-timbered buildings · Raised-storey houses

ORIENTATION VISIT
from CZK 7,000

On-site survey and diagnostics + verbal conclusions and consultation.

No written report · immediate result
STANDARD
from CZK 11,000

On-site survey + a simplified report. Condition of timber elements, moisture, biological infestation.

Simplified report · within 5 working days
COMPLETE SURVEY
from CZK 15,000

Complete log house survey + detailed report, record, A–D findings table, photo documentation, remediation proposal, indicative budget.

Detailed report + record · within 5 working days
URGENT
from CZK 20,000

Visit within 24 hours. Emergency condition, flood, damage. Detailed report.

Visit within 24 hours · detailed report

03

Other surveys and services

Historic buildings · Massive structures · Consulting · TDI

Survey of a historic building (church, chateau, monument)
Individually
Depends on scope, accessibility, heritage authority (NPÚ) requirements and the number of elements
Survey of a massive timber structure (lookout tower, bridge, hall)
Individually
Depends on height, accessibility, methods and the scope of documentation
Technical audit of a property before reconstruction or purchase / sale
from CZK 9,000
Roof truss + log house + the building as a whole. Always depends on the size of the property
Technical supervision on behalf of the owner (TDS): 1 inspection day
from CZK 4,000
Travel calculated separately; final photo protocol included
Expert consultation: phone / online
from CZK 1,200 / hour
Consultation on survey results, methodology and remediation procedure
On-site consulting (without a written report)
from CZK 5,000
Quick visit + consultation + recommendations; travel separate

A survey always pays off

Roof truss survey

from CZK 5,000

Dry rot found: remediation

CZK 80,000–400,000

Undetected rot of wall plates: replacement

CZK 120,000–250,000

Active house longhorn beetle: remediation

CZK 50,000–180,000

A survey pays for itself with the first finding, both technically and financially.

How to order and how the price is determined

How is the price determined?

Prices are indicative. The final price depends on the location of the property, its size, accessibility, the complexity of the survey and the required output. Travel is calculated separately.

Are the prices final?

Yes, we are not a VAT payer. The price stated in the offer is the price you pay.

How quickly will I get the report?

ORIENTATION VISIT: results immediately on site. STANDARD and COMPLETE: within 5 working days of the survey. URGENT: within 24–48 hours.

Can I order a survey for several buildings at once?

Yes, for municipalities we survey portfolios of buildings. Contact us and we will propose a price framework.

What do I need to prepare before the survey?

Access to the building, attic or loft, clear passageways and free up space. Prepare available documentation, drawings, any historical documents or previous reports. A survey usually takes 2–4 hours.

Can the report be used as a basis for a public tender?

Yes. The report is structured to serve as a technical basis for a tender under Act No. 134/2016 Coll.

Can I get a sample report in advance?

Yes, contact us and we will send sample outputs for both the STANDARD and COMPLETE packages.

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Independent technical authority · No conflict of interest

We carry out the survey.
Only then do you choose who will do the repairs.

Request a non-binding offer: the price depends on the property.