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Construction audit: comprehensive review before signing
An independent audit of your construction project before any financial commitment: contract review, specifications check, quote and plan verification. We deliver a prioritised report in under 48h so you can negotiate from a position of strength.
380 €
from · VAT incl.
48 h
report delivered
147
points checked
Wallonia
+ Brussels
expert auditing construction plans on a tablet
For whom
An audit calibrated for four buyer profiles.
01
Turnkey buyer
You are signing with a developer. We audit the contract, specifications, security deposit certificate and plans before signing the authentic deed.
02
Private client / principal
You coordinate your contractors. We check quotes lot by lot, benchmark them against market prices and flag forgotten or vague items.
03
Off-plan buyer
You are eyeing a VEFA or future development. Audit of the preliminary contract, co-ownership regulations and staggered payment schedule.
04
Property investor
Property intended for rental. We validate project profitability, planning compliance and contractual soundness of the operation.
Our method
Six structured steps, from contract to green light.
No improvisation. Our checklist covers 147 legal, technical and financial points. Each audit follows the same reproducible method, calibrated on eight years of Belgian cases.
- 01Document collectionYou send us the contract, plans, specifications, quotes and certificates. We validate completeness and request missing items from the developer or contractor.
- 02Legal contract auditClause-by-clause reading: Breyne Law, schedule, penalties, security deposit, ten-year and two-year warranties. Anomalies flagged with rewriting recommendations.
- 03Technical plan analysisCritical reading of architect and technical plans. Permit consistency, EPC compliance, room ergonomics, hidden risks (acoustics, ventilation, thermal).
- 04Quote checkItem-by-item review, Wallonia-Brussels market benchmarking, hunting for classic omissions (utility connections, finishes, surroundings). Estimate of likely overrun.
- 05Financial and schedule auditPayment schedule vs. site progress validation. Detection of forbidden upfront payments or unbalanced revision clauses.
- 06Prioritised report and briefing48h delivery of a 12-18 page report with red/orange/green scoring. 30-minute phone briefing to prepare your counter-proposals.
Deliverables
What you walk away with, concretely.
12-18 p. audit report
Report structured by topic: legal, technical, financial. Each anomaly rated by criticality, with actionable recommendation and legal reference.
147-point grid
Excel sheet listing every point checked, its status, related risk and recommended action. Steering tool throughout the negotiation.
Letter templates
Template letters to send to the developer or contractor to request corrections, clarifications or additions before signing.
Security deposit opinion
Green / orange / red rating on the Breyne Law security deposit certificate. Recommendations if a correction is needed before notarial signing.
Market quote benchmark
Comparison of your quote against Wallonia-Brussels 2026 market prices. Negotiation margin quantified.
30-min briefing included
Half-hour call to review critical anomalies with you and lock in your response strategy with the developer or contractor.
Pricing · VAT incl., all-inclusive
A fixed price for your need. No surprises.
Contract audit
From 380 €
Legal audit only · 48h
- Clause-by-clause reading
- Breyne Law security deposit opinion
- Letter templates
Le + demandé
Full audit
From 580 €
Legal + technical + financial
- Full contract audit
- Plan and permit analysis
- Quote and schedule check
- 30-minute briefing included
Audit + support
From 780 €
Audit + signing + pre-construction
- Full audit included
- Authentic deed review
- Notary presence on request
- Pre-completion site visit included
Testimonials
They audited their project before signing.
★★★★★
« The quote hid €18,000 of omissions: utility connections, finishes, surroundings. The audit let us renegotiate before signing. Paid off in one letter. »
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Caroline Dubois
Turnkey buyer · Nivelles
★★★★★
« Technical plans inconsistent with the permit. Without this audit, we would have found out six months later. The developer corrected — file saved. »
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Antoine Lefèvre
Principal client · Ottignies
★★★★★
« Audit in 48h flat as promised. Clear report, red/orange/green scoring. We signed with confidence after renegotiating four clauses. »
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Mireille Lambert
Investor · Mons
FAQ
The questions we get before an audit.
When should I contact you before signing?
Ideally 3 to 4 weeks before signing the authentic deed. For a VEFA preliminary contract, as soon as you receive the draft. In an emergency, we deliver an audit within 48 working hours.
What happens if the audit reveals serious anomalies?
You receive a prioritised report with letter templates to send to the developer. Most anomalies are corrected before signing. If refused, we refer you to a partner lawyer.
Does the audit cover the building permit?
Yes. We check consistency between contractual plans, the issued permit and the specifications. Any divergence is flagged as a major risk.
Are you independent from the developer?
Strictly. We refuse any case where we have a commercial relationship with the contractor or developer. Our sole mandate comes from the buyer.
Do you also audit heavy renovation projects?
Yes. Heavy renovations, transformations, vertical extensions, subdivisions. The scope adapts but the 147-point grid remains the audit backbone.
What if the audit concludes the project is a deal-breaker?
We tell you straight, with a red rating and the list of reasons. You are free to walk away, and we provide written arguments to recover your deposit if needed.
Prefer email? contact@reception-provisoire.be