Sachverständiger Handwerk

The term "publicly appointed expert" is protected by law. Experts are responsible for the technical and qualitative control of products and services in a specialist area.

Experts shall make their objective, knowledgeable competence available to the public.
Typical estimation cases exist if:

• requires independent professional advice or information,
• assesses damage or determines a cause of damage,
• evaluates a thing,
• a professional dispute has been resolved in or out of court,
• established the actual condition of an object, e.g. for evidentiary purposes

is to be used.

Recognition as an expert in the craft trades:
- Entry in the Register of Craftsmen
- At least 3 years of experience as a business owner or personally liable manager
- Proof of personal and professional aptitude
- Proof of economic suitability

Use of experts:
- No documents are required.

Recognition as an expert in the craft trades:
- Fees apply. These vary depending on the basis of registration.

Use of experts:
- Fees apply. These vary according to time and effort and, if necessary, according to department.

Data of all publicly appointed and sworn experts in the craft sector can be found on the nationwide expert database of the crafts.
 

Experts in the craft sector can only be appointed by the "Chambers of Crafts" or the Regional Council.

You can also complete the procedure electronically via the "Point of Single Contact"

A separate platform has been developed for online applications. On the so-called service platform you can submit your applications electronically and much more! You are welcome to get your own impression of the application in advance without registering beforehand. To do this, use the simulation. In order to make full use of the online application, you must first register with the online application process.