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Defects inspection: report + legal recourse
Independent report on construction defects in your site or home: detailed inventory, legal qualification (ten-year, two-year, perfect completion), rework costing and enforceable report to activate recourse against the contractor or insurer.
380 €
from · VAT incl.
2-4 h
on site
10 days
report delivered
Wallonia
+ Brussels
expert drawing up a defects report on site
For whom
An inspection for four profiles.
01
Post-reception owner
Defects discovered after provisional or final reception. Ten-year qualification, recourse preparation and Breyne Law security deposit activation if applicable.
02
Mid-works principal client
You spot visible defects before reception. Preventive report, formal notice to the contractor and contradictory preparation of the upcoming reception.
03
Renovation buyer
Recent works exposing their defects. Workmanship defect inventory, legal qualification and recourse preparation against tradespeople.
04
Property investor
New-build let property surfacing defects. Enforceable report for landlord and tenant, coordination of rework without disturbing occupation.
Our method
Six steps from inspection to recourse.
Reproducible method to qualify each defect. Three legal regimes are systematically examined: long ten-year liability, short ten-year liability (reception), perfect-completion warranty. Each defect is mapped to the right regime.
- 01Briefing and document collectionPreliminary exchange and document collection: contract, plans, specifications, reception minutes, correspondence. Scoping of the inspection.
- 02On-site inspectionTwo to four-hour visit with laser, hygrometer, thermal camera as needed. Systematic inventory of defects by room and trade.
- 03Legal qualificationEach defect is mapped to the applicable regime: long ten-year, short ten-year, perfect completion, two-year equipment warranty. Identification of responsibility (shell, finishes, equipment supplier).
- 04Rework costingQuantified estimate of the rework needed, distinguishing strictly technical refurbishment from improvement. Costing basis for insurance or negotiation.
- 05Report drafting20-35 page document with located HD photos, legal qualification, rework costing, regulatory references and actionable recommendations.
- 06Recourse follow-upLetter templates to the contractor, formal notice, Breyne Law security deposit activation, coordination with partner lawyer if legal proceedings.
Deliverables
What you walk away with, concretely.
20-35 p. enforceable report
Structured document with HD photos, legal qualification per defect, rework costing and recommendations. Enforceable in court, insurance and conciliation.
Defects inventory
Excel sheet listing each defect with location, severity, applicable legal regime, estimated cost and recommended rework deadline.
Rework costing
Item-by-item estimate of technical rework needed. Distinction between strict refurbishment and improvement. Basis for company quotes.
Letter templates
Template letters tailored to your situation: contractor formal notice, deposit activation, home insurance or ten-year liability claim.
Defects mapping
Floor plan with precise location of each defect and its qualification. Essential visual evidence in the legal file.
30-min briefing included
Half-hour call to review the report with you, prioritise recourse and lock in the procedural strategy suited to your situation.
Pricing · VAT incl., all-inclusive
Three packages for your need.
Simple report
From 380 €
Inspection + report · 2h on site
- 2h inspection
- 8-12 page written report
- Legal qualification
Le + demandé
Full inspection
From 680 €
Report + costing
- Everything in 'Simple report'
- 20-35 p. enforceable report
- Thermal camera included
- Rework costing
Inspection + proceedings
From 980 €
Inspection + legal file
- Everything in 'Full inspection'
- Legal file preparation
- Partner lawyer coordination
- Judicial expertise attendance
Testimonials
They had their defects reported.
★★★★★
« Eighteen defects logged 8 months after reception. The contractor denied them. The report enabled activation of the Breyne Law security deposit. Full rework obtained. »
photo client
Stéphane Lambert
Turnkey buyer · Tournai
★★★★★
« Tiles laid crooked, non-compliant levels, roof leaks. Enforceable report stood up in court. Full rework at the contractor's expense. »
photo client
Valérie Detry
Principal client · Liège
★★★★★
« Report without proceedings, just to frame the discussion. The contractor fixed in six weeks without lawyers. A thousand euros that saved twenty. »
photo client
Jean-Marc Pirotte
Existing owner · Verviers
FAQ
Your questions about the defects inspection.
What is the difference between a defect, a disorder and a hidden defect?
A defect is a workmanship flaw, visible or revealed. A disorder is a post-reception malfunction. A hidden defect is undetectable at reception. Each category falls under a different legal regime and calls for a tailored recourse.
How long after reception to act?
Long ten-year liability: 10 years for structural defects. Short ten-year liability: 1 year for defects visible at reception. Two-year warranty: 2 years for equipment items. The clock runs from provisional reception.
Can my report be used in court?
Yes. Our reports follow the enforceability standards recognised by Belgian courts. They are submitted as a contractual exhibit, and the legal qualification serves as a reference for the lawyer.
Are you independent from the contractor?
Strictly. We refuse any case where we have a commercial relationship with the contractor, architect or an insurer party to the file. Our mandate comes exclusively from the owner.
Do I always need a lawyer?
Not systematically. Many defects are resolved by formal notice and amicable negotiation on the basis of the report. A lawyer only steps in if legal proceedings become necessary.
Can the Breyne Law security deposit be activated?
Yes, if you are under the Breyne Law regime and the defects raised qualify legally as contractual breaches. We supply the letters and legal basis.
Prefer email? contact@reception-provisoire.be