A home buyer or seller asks what a condition inspection costs, whether travel costs are added to the price, how much a late cancellation costs, and how much the energy certificate costs when ordered at the same time. These decide 50 points out of 100.
tahtitarkastus.fi · Tähtitarkastus Oy (business ID (Y-tunnus) 2868872-4) carries out condition inspections for property purchases in the Häme and Uusimaa areas, publishes a fixed area-specific price list, follows the latest RT 103996 performance guideline and includes drain pipe filming as standard.
79.7SCORE
Starting price70
Travel costs100
Late cancellation fee80
Energy certificate included with the condition inspection64
Basic metrics · 82.4
Digital quality89
Transparency84
Reachability75
AI quality score78
+ A fixed regional price list is publicly displayed: in the Uusimaa price list a detached house is 1,650-1,850 € and a terraced house 1,240 €, and prices can also be obtained from the calculator before making contact
kuntotieto.fi · Kuntotieto Oy (business ID (Y-tunnus) 3243781-3) carries out condition inspections for property sales using AKK- and FISE-qualified inspectors and openly states the factors affecting the price as well as the average price level.
79.2SCORE
Starting price88
Travel costs50
Late cancellation fee85
Energy certificate included with the condition inspection82
Basic metrics · 79.8
Digital quality80
Transparency80
Reachability75
AI quality score85
+ A binding price is available from the price calculator itself before making contact, and base prices are stated in the text (detached house from 1,050 euros, terraced house in the Helsinki metropolitan area 1,200 €)
kotitarkastukset.fi · Kotitarkastukset Oy (business ID (Y-tunnus) 3345417-2) is the company of an AKK- and FISE-qualified inspector, which publishes a complete fixed price list by construction decade, follows the performance guideline RT 103996 and delivers the report in 2-3 working days.
79.0SCORE
Starting price94
Travel costs100
Late cancellation fee70
Energy certificate included with the condition inspection80
Basic metrics · 69.9
Digital quality67
Transparency84
Reachability45
AI quality score78
+ A complete fixed price list by decade of construction is publicly displayed: detached house by decade of construction from 1450 euros to 1850 euros and terraced house unit 1200-1250 €
talokatsastus.fi · Suomen Talokatsastus Oy (business ID (Y-tunnus) 2885132-5) offers condition inspections, condition assessments and surveys for detached and terraced houses and housing companies throughout Finland, and lists its inspectors' qualifications (RKM, PKA, FISE, AKK, RTA).
62.5SCORE
Starting price100
Travel costs0
Late cancellation fee50
Energy certificate included with the condition inspection20
Basic metrics · 67.7
Digital quality71
Transparency68
Reachability45
AI quality score77
+ A public price list by building type and age: on the price list page a detached house inspection from 1,500 euros, tiered by year of construction (e.g. 1,615 €, 1,870 €, 1,965 €), as well as terraced house and additional service prices
suomenkuntotarkastus.fi · Suomen Kuntotarkastus Oy (business ID (Y-tunnus) 3380003-9) is a company based in Vantaa specialising in condition inspections for property purchases, which states a fixed price by the age of the building and serves a 100 km radius from Vantaa.
60.0SCORE
Starting price70
Travel costs50
Late cancellation fee0
Energy certificate included with the condition inspection0
Basic metrics · 79.3
Digital quality76
Transparency73
Reachability90
AI quality score84
+ A fully fixed price list by year of construction is publicly displayed: a separate price list page lists tiered fixed prices from 990 euros to 1,690 euros according to the age of the building before contact
Basic metrics: 79.3, rank 3 · ▼ 2 places
– Energy certificate with a condition inspection: The price of the energy certificate was not found in the price list, on the FAQ page or in the site's sitemap.
sustera.fi · Sustera (Sustera Oy, formerly Raksystems Insinööritoimisto Oy, business ID (Y-tunnus) 0905045-0) is a property sector expert company that has carried out over 200,000 condition inspections and surveys; Raksystems changed its name to Sustera in 2024 and serves customers through local condition inspectors across Finland.
39.2SCORE
Starting price0
Travel costs0
Late cancellation fee0
Energy certificate included with the condition inspection0
Basic metrics · 78.5
Digital quality72
Transparency80
Reachability75
AI quality score82
+ A fixed price is available from the calculator itself before contacting: the price list page has a separate price calculator and the text emphasises a fixed price, so the amount in euros can be seen without a quote request
Basic metrics: 78.5, rank 4 · ▼ 2 places
– Starting price: The price is shown only in the price calculator, whose result did not appear on the price list page or on the home purchase condition inspection page (also tried with browser rendering). The page says: the final price is determined in customer service.
QUESTIONWhat does a condition inspection for a home purchase cost at its cheapest?
Cheapest price for a condition inspection for a home purchase published on the company's website (incl. VAT).
1,000 € or less = 100 points, 1,800 € or more = 0, in between directly proportional.
22 p
Travel costs
QUESTIONIs a mileage allowance added on top of the price?
Whether travel costs are included in the inspection price.
Travel included in the price = 100, travel included within a limited radius or area = 50, mileage allowance charged separately = 0.
10 p
Late cancellation fee
QUESTIONHow much do I pay if I cancel the inspection a day in advance?
The percentage of the price that the company charges when a booking is cancelled about a day before the inspection.
0% = 100 points, 100% = 0, in between directly proportional.
10 p
Energy certificate included with the condition inspection
QUESTIONHow much does an energy certificate cost when I order it together with a condition inspection?
Price of an energy certificate for a detached house in connection with a condition inspection (incl. VAT).
€300 or less = 100 points, €550 or more = 0, in between directly proportional.
8 p
Basic metrics
Digital quality, transparency, reachability and AI quality score
Basic metrics × 0.5
50 p
Notes
The comparison includes six condition inspection companies. The prices are the cheapest prices for a property condition inspection in a home purchase from the companies' own price list pages, so areas and house types differ by company. They are stated for each figure.
Sustera's price is shown only in the price calculator and could not be read. Missing information gives 0 points for that motive, and the reason is shown to the visitor.
About this comparison
We scored 6 providers of condition inspections for property purchases on 23 metrics. The most important question for the client: are the price of the inspection, the scope of the report, the inspector's qualifications and the service area visible on the site before making contact, or do the price and terms only become clear after a quote request?
A condition inspection in a property purchase is a sensory, non-destructive assessment of the condition of a building before the sale. It is voluntary but in practice an established part of detached and terraced house purchases, and when done well it protects both buyer and seller from disputes. The sector follows a common performance guideline, so the content of the inspection itself is largely the same regardless of who carries it out. The decisive difference for the client is transparency: does the provider state the price, the scope of the report, the inspector's qualifications and the service area already on the site, or do they only become clear after a quote request. We scored the providers on exactly this.
What transparency means in this category
The price of a condition inspection (fixed price, price list or calculator) publicly shown before contact (24), content and scope of the report described (what the inspection covers, number of pages or coverage) (14), inspectors' qualifications or certification stated (AKK, FISE, PKA, RTA, training) (13), the performance guideline followed mentioned (RT 103996 or KH 90-00394) (11), service area or service localities stated (9), report delivery time stated (how many working days after the inspection) (8), liability insurance or hidden defect insurance of the business mentioned (6), booking or request for quote online (booking calendar or form) (6), references, reviews or number of inspections carried out stated (5), certified quality system (ISO 9001) or industry membership stated (4)
How to read the comparison correctly: Half of the points come from buyer's questions, i.e. things the buyer finds out before deciding. The other half measures how openly the company publishes its prices, terms and contact details. Clear differences in points indicate a genuine difference: one tells you the price immediately, another only after logging in. Close scores should not be read as a ranking order, because every measurement has a margin of variation. The measurement accuracy and the full calculation formula are open in the methodology.
Customer experience is brought into the assessment separately. We also collect customer feedback and customer experiences about companies through separate surveys. The survey results will be added to the overall assessment later.
Who is on the list? Included are companies that carry out condition inspections for property purchases and have their own live website. Some serve all of Finland with local inspectors (Sustera, Suomen Talokatsastus), some focus on Southern Finland or individual regions (Suomen Kuntotarkastus, Kuntotieto, Kotitarkastukset, Tähtitarkastus). Sustera is the former Raksystems, which changed its name in 2024, and it was counted once.
What determines the ranking? All follow the same performance guideline (RT 103996, formerly KH 90-00394), so the inspection itself is largely the same regardless of who carries it out. The comparison is based on transparency: whether the inspection price, report scope, inspector's qualifications, performance guideline and service area are already visible on the site before contact, or whether the price and terms only become clear after a quotation request.
Why do price and qualifications matter most? A condition inspection typically costs over a thousand euros, so a fixed price list or a binding price calculator before making contact is a big advantage for the client. The inspector's AKK and FISE qualification shows that the person can reliably recognise risk structures. Some companies name both the price and the qualifications, some only in a quote.
Comparison guide
What to consider in the comparison
The price depends on the type, age and location of the building. An inspection of a detached house typically costs about 1000-1900 euros, a terraced-house apartment less. An older house with risk structures is more expensive because the inspection takes longer.
At the top of the comparison are providers that publish a fixed price list or a binding price calculator before contact. Some providers only give a price through a quotation request.
All the providers measured follow the same performance guideline (RT 103996, formerly KH 90-00393 and KH 90-00394), but only some name it on their site.
It is worth verifying the inspector's qualifications. AKK (housing sale condition inspector) and FISE qualifications are recognised personal qualifications in the field; some companies name them, others speak generally about experience.
Service area varies: some serve all of Finland with local inspectors, others concentrate on southern Finland or individual regions.
How Suomen Paras assesses and scores
Every company is measured with the same public formula: half of the points come from buyer's questions and half from basic metrics, which have four pillars: technical quality, transparency, reachability and AI quality score. Ranking cannot be bought, and you can see the origin of each point on the company's profile. Read the full methodology →
Expert tips
Ask for the price in writing and make sure whether it covers the whole building or whether, for example, drainage camera inspection, moisture measurements or the yard area cost extra.
Check the inspector's qualifications (AKK or FISE) and ask for references or the number of inspections carried out.
Find out the scope of the report and the delivery time in advance. Banks and insurance companies often require a certain kind of report, and fast delivery can decide the schedule.
Ask about the business's liability insurance and whether hidden defect insurance can be applied for on the property based on the inspection report.
Be present at the inspection yourself. You can see the risk areas with your own eyes and ask follow-up questions before making the purchase.
Frequently asked questions
What does a condition inspection for a property purchase cost?
An inspection of a detached house typically costs about 1,000-1,900 euros, and a terraced house unit less. The price is affected by the type, age and location of the building and possible additional services such as moisture measurements. Some providers publish a fixed price list or price calculator, others give the price only as a quote.
Is a condition inspection mandatory in a home purchase?
A condition inspection is not legally mandatory, but it is an established practice, especially in sales of detached and terraced houses. The inspection protects both the buyer and the seller by establishing the condition and risks of the building before the sale.
What is the RT 103996 execution guideline?
RT 103996 is the joint performance guideline for condition inspections in property sales (previous codes KH 90-00393 and KH 90-00394). It defines what the inspection covers and how it is carried out, so that inspections by different providers are comparable.
What qualifications should an inspector have?
Recognised personal qualifications in the field are AKK (home purchase condition inspector) and the FISE qualification. An experienced, qualified inspector recognises risk structures and can assess repair needs reliably.
How quickly do you get the report?
Delivery time varies by provider. Some promise the report within a few days or even within 48 hours of the inspection, while others do not state a delivery time on their website. It is worth confirming the schedule in advance if the sale is urgent.
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