What do red, yellow, grey and black mean in the condition report?

Since October 2020 the Danish condition report uses colours instead of K-codes. Here is what each colour means and what to do about it.

Condition reports made after 1 October 2020 give every finding a colour. The colour sits as a small house symbol next to the finding.

Red: Critical damage

The damage can spread to other parts of the house or cause a risk of injury. A red finding is not necessarily expensive, but it must be taken seriously. Have it priced or checked before you negotiate.

Yellow: Serious damage

The building part will stop working within a foreseeable time, but the damage does not spread to the rest of the house. Typical: rotten windows, leaking joints in the bathroom, loose roof tiles.

Grey: Less serious damage

Faults that do not affect how the house works. Failed double glazing, peeling paint, small cracks in render.

Black: Possible damage

The building expert can see signs of damage but not how bad it is. It needs further investigation. A black finding can end up costing more than a red one, because nobody knows yet.

What is not in the report

The condition report is a visual inspection. Drains, hidden structures, appliances and electrics are not included. Electrics have their own report, the elinstallationsrapport.