A home inspector is a qualified professional who assesses and reports on the current condition of a building’s foundation, subfloor, attic, interior, and exterior.
These characteristics are influenced by the relationship between the house design and the natural environment. When renovating, it is crucial not to neglect these characteristics.
Ignoring them can lead to defective houses that are not durable in rain or resistant to earthquakes. Unfortunately, there are currently many defective houses.
Below are some characteristics of buildings and natural phenomena:
- ① Long eaves
- ② High attics
- ③ Wooden construction
- ④ High underfloor
- ⑤ Japanese roof tiles
- ⑥ Use of plantations
- ① High temperature and high humidity
- ② Earthquakes
- ③ Rainy season
- ④ Typhoons
- ⑤ Mold
- ⑥ Termites
- ⑦ Ticks
Our country has unique characteristics compared to other countries.
Our inspector, equipped with five core skills, applies exceptional expertise to assess properties from various angles. Going beyond surface-level checks, the inspection thoroughly evaluates both the interior and exterior for durability and seismic resilience.
We prioritize your best interests, offering detailed reports, renovation advice, and tailored solutions. Additionally, we conduct defective home investigations, identifying the causes of defects and preparing expert reports for legal cases when needed.
I, Kosei Watanabe, who practiced as a carpenter in my youth, have experience building tea ceremony rooms and traditional houses. After gaining independence from my carpentry training, I worked on small houses.
Ten years later, at the age of 31, I established my company, Kei Watabe Co., Ltd., and now run Kei Watanabe Architect Office. We have worked with lawyers to investigate defective housing. Our strict perspective as a carpenter and architect allows us to conduct thorough inspections. Additionally, we can offer optimal renovation suggestions.
We use techniques from Switzerland and traditional Japanese construction methods to ensure your house is in good condition for you and your family.
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Has extensive experience working on traditional wooden buildings, such as Machiya, and fully understands the strengths and weaknesses of wooden structures.
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Over 25 years of experience in building inspections, including involvement in over 30 litigation cases as a defective housing inspector.
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Handles both new house designs and remodeling designs for general housing.
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Accepts inspection requests for modern buildings, Machiya, traditional architecture, and reinforced concrete structures.
- Inspection requests from government authorities: 7–10 cases/month
- Inspection requests from general consumers: 12–15 cases/month
- Annual inspection record: approximately 80–160 cases
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- Building construction suited to the climate and natural features of the local region (e.g., mini eco-village)
- Buildings designed with human health in mind (e.g., classrooms for children with panic disorders, kindergartens for children with atopic dermatitis, and spaces for people sensitive to chemicals).
Visual Inspection: (We will go to the target house with you or your representative.)
Home Inspection
Detailed Building Inspection
New Construction Process Confirmation Inspection: From start to end of the construction.
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Visual Inspection
Accompaniment during a viewing of a second-hand property, or consultation and status confirmation of your current residence.
Price
¥5,500 (tax included) per building
A travel fee of ¥5,500 per hour applies for areas outside of Kyoto City.
Note: A visual inspection does not include a basic inspection. If further investigation is deemed necessary based on the visual inspection, we will provide an estimate after consulting with you on the inspection type and scope. The estimate will be customized to meet your needs.
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Home Inspection
In addition to the basic inspection, as detailed on this page, we provide current drawings (floor plans, elevation plans, photo diagrams), a report, and written advice on the causes of any existing issues.
Price
¥198,000 (tax included) per building
up to 120㎡; an additional ¥6,600/㎡ for buildings over 120㎡
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Detailed Building Inspection
Includes everything in the Home Inspection, plus structural drawings and reports with expert opinions on the roof, exterior walls, water leakage, termite damage, and corrosion.
Additionally, we offer one of the following:
- Earthquake resistance diagnosis
- Structural checks for renovation purposes, including checks of water supply and drainage systems
- Investigations to prepare for litigation concerning defective housing, with detailed checks of the foundation, exterior walls, roof, water leakage, and earthquake resistance issues.
Price
¥385,000 (tax included) per building
up to 120㎡; an additional ¥7,700/㎡ for buildings over 120㎡
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New Construction Process Confirmation Inspection
Residential construction involves more than 15 different specialists working on tasks such as ground surveys, foundation work, and carpentry. Without specialized knowledge, it can be difficult to evaluate the quality of these processes. By having a skilled inspector confirm each stage of construction, you can ensure both the safety and quality of your new home. Our inspections also encourage construction companies to maintain high standards, as people tend to avoid cutting corners when they know they are being watched.
Our Super Home Inspector will also consult workers about their tasks in your presence when necessary, ensuring your peace of mind throughout the home-building process.
Price
¥6,600 (tax included) per square meter
A travel fee of ¥5,500 per hour applies for areas outside of Kyoto City.
- Seller
- Kei Watabe Co., Ltd.
- Representative
- Kimio Watanabe
- Address
- 68-10 Kamigamo Misonoguchi-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8065, Japan
- Phone Number
- +81-75-724-2425
- Business Hours
- Weekdays, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Necessary fees other than the application fee (¥5,500, tax included)
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The followings are the fees from which ¥5,500 will be deducted.
1. Visual Inspection: ¥5,500 per building
*A travel fee of \5,500 per hour applies for areas outside of Kyoto City. 2. Home Inspection: ¥198,000 for up to 120㎡; an additional \6,600/㎡ for buildings over 120㎡
*A travel fee of \5,500 per hour applies for areas outside of Kyoto City. 3. Detailed Building Inspection: ¥385,000 for up to 120㎡; an additional \7,700/㎡ for buildings over 120㎡
*A travel fee of \5,500 per hour applies for areas outside of Kyoto City. 4. New Construction Process Confirmation Inspection
\6,600 per square meter
*A travel fee of \5,500 per hour applies for areas outside of Kyoto City. The following fees apply, excluding the application fee of ¥5,500 (tax included): 1. Visual Inspection: ¥5,500 per building
A travel fee of ¥5,500 per hour applies for areas outside of Kyoto City. 2. Home Inspection: ¥198,000 for buildings up to 120㎡; ¥6,600 per additional ㎡ for buildings over 120㎡
A travel fee of ¥5,500 per hour applies for areas outside of Kyoto City. 3. Detailed Building Inspection: ¥385,000 for buildings up to 120㎡; ¥7,700 per additional ㎡ for buildings over 120㎡
A travel fee of ¥5,500 per hour applies for areas outside of Kyoto City. 4. New Construction Process Confirmation Inspection: ¥6,600 per ㎡
A travel fee of ¥5,500 per hour applies for areas outside of Kyoto City. - Cancellations
- Cancellations after the start of any service will not be accepted.
- Delivery Time
- Written documents (such as reports or opinions based on the investigation order) will be delivered approximately one week after the inspection.
- Payment Method
- Credit card payment or Bank transfer
- Payment Due Date
- Within 7 days after each inspection