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Building surveys and compliance · Wallonia and Brussels

Know exactly where your property stands. And what needs to happen next.

We examine your home point by point, give you a clear action plan, then support you through compliance work, grant applications and the follow-up of your file.

Request a surveyWhat we check

For owner-occupiers, landlords and prospective buyers.

Schematic cross-section of a house: the six areas examined during the survey, from the roof to the cellar.010203040506

Points examined

  1. Structure and stability
  2. Damp
  3. Building services
  4. Energy performance
  5. Planning compliance
  6. Housing standards and safety
Subject
Property survey
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Schematic section
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06

01Services

Five services, one point of contact

Every request starts with a conversation. Depending on your situation, one or more of these services will apply.

  1. 01Property surveyA complete assessment: structure, damp, building services, energy, planning and housing standards.
  2. 02Energy performanceReading your EPB certificate, understanding your rating and prioritising the works that really matter.
  3. 03Regional grantsChecking your eligibility for your region’s support schemes and putting together a complete application.
  4. 04Unfit housingHome declared unfit or at risk: assessment, remediation plan, coordination of contractors.
  5. 05Case managementA single point of contact who keeps track of deadlines, documents and dealings with everyone involved.

02The survey

What we check

Six areas, examined on site and on paper. Every finding is located, described and ranked by priority.

Structure and stability

  • Cracks, deformation and subsidence
  • Roof structure and covering
  • Floors, load-bearing walls and lintels
  • Accessible foundations and base walls

Damp

  • Rising damp
  • Water ingress through the roof and façades
  • Condensation and mould
  • Ventilation of wet rooms

Building services

  • Electrics: visible condition and need for an official inspection
  • Heating and hot water
  • Gas, where present
  • Drainage and sewer connection

Energy performance

  • EPB certificate, if there is one
  • Roof, wall and floor insulation
  • Windows, doors and glazing
  • Heating system and controls

Planning compliance

  • Match between the property and known permits
  • Alterations and extensions
  • Number of dwellings and permitted use
  • Available documents: permits, plans, planning information

Housing standards and safety

  • Natural light and ventilation of rooms
  • Basic amenities: water, sanitation, heating
  • Stairs, guardrails and visible hazards
  • Smoke detectors

03Method

How it works

  1. 01

    First conversation

    You describe your property and your situation. We tell you what we can do, and at what price, before you commit to anything.

  2. 02

    Visit and survey

    We examine the property on site, from the cellar to the accessible roof, and gather the existing documents.

  3. 03

    Action plan

    You receive a clear report: the findings, their priority, the steps to take and the professionals to involve.

  4. 04

    Support

    If you wish, we coordinate what comes next: quotes, grants, contractors and deadlines, until the file is closed.

04In all transparency

What we don’t do

Knowing what falls outside our role avoids misunderstandings.

  • We don’t carry out the works.

    We scope them, refer you to contractors and follow up on their work. Because we build nothing ourselves, we stay objective about what is needed.

  • We don’t issue official certificates.

    EPB certificates, electrical inspections, attestations: these are the job of accredited professionals, whom we can bring in for you.

  • We don’t promise grants.

    Eligibility depends on your region, your situation and the rules in force when you apply. The authorities decide.

  • We don’t replace a notary or a lawyer.

    For a deed or a dispute, we refer you to them, with the technical file in hand.

05Questions

Frequently asked questions

Answers to the questions we are asked most often before a first request.

How much does a survey cost?

It depends on the property, its size and what needs checking. We quote the price after our first conversation, before any visit. If you are thinking of selling the property, the survey may be offered to you free of charge: mention it in your request.

Does the survey replace the EPB certificate?

No. The EPB certificate is issued by an accredited assessor, and the electrical installation inspection by an accredited body. Our survey complements them: it covers the whole property and tells you what to do. If one of these documents is missing, we help you obtain it.

Can you get me a grant?

We check which support you may be entitled to depending on your region and situation, then prepare the application with you and follow it up. The decision lies with the authorities: we cannot guarantee it.

My home has been declared unfit. Where do I start?

Attach the report or letter you received to your request. We read it, assess the property on site, draw up a prioritised remediation plan, then coordinate the contractors.

I’m buying a property: can you survey it beforehand?

Yes. The survey helps you see what will need doing, and what to check, before you commit. Tell us about your deadlines in your request.

Do you carry out the works?

No. We scope the works, refer you to contractors and follow up on their work. That is what keeps us objective about what is really necessary.

Where do you work?

Mainly in Wallonia and Brussels. If your property is elsewhere in Belgium, describe your situation: we’ll tell you frankly whether we can help.

Another question?

Ask it in your request: we’ll answer it during our first conversation.

Request

Tell us about your property.

It only takes a few minutes. We’ll get back to you to arrange a first conversation, with no obligation.

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Or by phone +32 491 23 78 75