Inspection of masonry, expert report for renovation measures

Hello!

I am faced with the task of renovating a small house and have no knowledge whatsoever regarding construction/renovation matters.

The situation is that throughout the entire basement (which is not a livable basement), there has been a significant water problem for years and decades.

Before I consider any renovation measures, the first step would have to be to ensure that all the walls of the house are in proper condition. – There's no point in renovating the roof if the walls are in bad shape.

I don’t know what needs to be checked regarding the walls and how to do it. But especially given that there has been a water problem in the basement for decades, this could also have had a negative effect on the entire masonry (not only in the basement).
Furthermore, long cracks are clearly visible in some places in the masonry of the ground floor and the first floor. – Two construction companies once commented that these were completely harmless.

In short. How (with whom/which methods) do I have the masonry of the entire house inspected to ensure it is in proper condition? – As a basic prerequisite for all other renovation measures.

Thank you very much for the help!

Hello,

In short. How (with whom/which methods) do I have the masonry of the entire house inspected to ensure it is in good condition? - As a basic prerequisite for all other renovation measures.

For example, take a look at the website of the Bundes der freien Sachverständigen and search for an expert with the specialty masonry in your region. This expert will be able to tell you quite precisely after an inspection where your moisture problem comes from and with which measures and costs it can be resolved.

Kind regards

Construction expert,

thank you for the tip.

Unfortunately, I couldn't find an expert for wall matters in my region on the homepage. - But I will call there again on Monday.

Thanks!

Hello,

I couldn't find an expert for masonry matters in my region on the homepage.

You might have better luck in the categories "Moisture damage in building construction" or "Masonry restoration" :-)

Regards