The constructions and renovations of real estate are not a simple adventure and many problems can appear during the project, namely:

the site is taking longer than expected,

the work is poorly done, non-compliant or incomplete.

The assistance of an independent expert helps to restore the balance between you and the professionals.

Cabinet Expert du Sud Ouest allows you to anticipate obstacles and avoid traps that can harm your real estate project.

The professionals call you upon completion of the work. Be present at the reception:

- if you have signed a contract for the construction of a single-family house, the reception is done directly with the builder;

- if you have signed a contract with several companies (mason, roofer, electrician, heating engineer, plumber ...) you proceed either to a single reception, or to a reception with each company, in the presence of the architect, if applicable or the project manager responsible for coordinating the work. A single reception has the advantage of facilitating the possible invocation of guarantees.

You can be assisted by a building professional, he will help you assess the condition of the accommodation.

Visit the accommodation with the utmost attention.

Check that the work carried out complies with that provided for in the plans, the descriptive notice and your contract.

Carefully check the operation of all equipment (windows, mechanical ventilation, heating installation and water production, etc.).

You draw up a written report in which you precisely mention your possible reservations; you keep a copy dated and signed by your interlocutor (builder, contractor, architect or commissioned project manager) and yourself.

If you have signed a contract for the construction of a single-family house or a contract with a contractor who alone carries out the structural work, out of water and out of air: you have an additional period of eight days from receipt to notify the builder or the contractor of any problems not reported upon acceptance, provided however that the acceptance has been carried out with him, without the assistance of another professional.

In all cases, always report your reservations in writing, within the time limits provided for by law, by sending a registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt to the professional concerned.

You postpone the date of receipt amicably with the builder or contractors, or you refer to the summary judge to request the completion of the work.

Minutes

You mention all the problems in the acceptance report and you fix in writing with the company the time limit within which they must be repaired.

If upon receipt, or within the time limit provided by law (eight days in the case of a contract for the construction of a single-family house), you do not report all the then apparent defects, you risk not being able to obtain compensation.

You keep part of the price until the problems you have reported are repaired.

The consignment consists in blocking part of the price with any organization or professional (Caisse des Dépôts, notary, or any other professional offering a financial guarantee), chosen in agreement with the builder, the seller or the company, or, failing that , appointed by the president of the tribunal de grande instance;