Clarity on building defects, renovation and construction projects
Certified building surveyor and civil engineer based in Baden-Baden, Germany. Assessment, renovation concepts, construction management and technical support from a single source.
- Certified to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024
- Civil engineer with hands-on site experience
- Clear, well-documented expert reports
Building assessment
Certainty before buying or selling a property
Before a property is bought or sold, a technical building assessment establishes what condition it is genuinely in. Jakob Birkmann inspects existing defects, evaluates the scope of renovation required and sets out clear recommendations on suitable renovation measures and the costs to expect.
Technical building assessment
Expert evaluation of the condition of the building, its components and the existing structural fabric.
Defects and deficiencies
Recording and assessment of visible or suspected building defects and construction deficiencies.
Renovation recommendations
Specific recommendations on sensible and necessary renovation measures.
Costs and renovation concept
Estimate of the renovation costs to expect and development of a clearly reasoned renovation concept.
Problem areas
Typical building defects we resolve
Building defects are often complex and their cause is rarely obvious at first sight. A wrong assessment can lead to substantial follow-up costs.
Damp & mould
Damp walls, a musty smell, visible mould – we identify the underlying cause.
Cracks & structural issues
Professional evaluation of cracks in masonry and of building settlement.
Water damage & pipe defects
Locating leaking pipework and assessing the resulting consequential damage.
Unexplained defects
When something is clearly wrong but nobody can say what – we provide clarity.
Our approach
A clear technical assessment instead of uncertainty
I assess building defects, renovation projects and existing buildings systematically and transparently. You receive a clear evaluation together with specific recommendations that can actually be implemented on site.
That gives you a sound basis for decisions about your property or construction project – without unnecessary risk.
Process
How we work together
Send your enquiry
You describe the issue – quickly and easily by phone or using the form.
On-site inspection
The damage is professionally inspected, measured and properly documented.
Report & assessment
You receive a clear evaluation of the cause and of the specific risks involved.
Solution & support
If you wish, I will support you through the implementation of the next steps.
Services
Technical expertise for buildings and construction projects
From assessment through to implementation – a clearly structured range of services for private and commercial clients.
Building defect analysis
Structured evaluation and clear root cause analysis with transparent documentation.
Renovation concepts
Technically sound and economically viable concepts – matched to the building fabric and your objectives.
Construction management
Managing delivery with clear standards for quality, schedule and cost.
Construction project support
An independent expert partner from the first assessment through to handover.
Cost assessment
Transparent assessment of construction and renovation costs as a basis for your decisions.
Condition assessment of existing buildings
Technical evaluation of the building fabric – sound, neutral and clearly reasoned.
About me
Experience, technical expertise and clear solutions
My standard: making technical matters understandable and guiding you safely through your project with well-founded recommendations.
- Civil engineer with a solid technical education
- Certified building surveyor to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024
- Practical experience in defect analysis, renovation and construction management
- Structured, transparent way of working
- Focus on practical and economically sensible solutions
Certified & professionally qualified
Credentials, certificates and professional qualifications open to inspection.
Your project deserves a well-founded technical assessment
Whether it is a building defect, a renovation or a construction project – we discuss your case with no obligation and outline the sensible next steps.