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Final reception expert: 1 year after the provisional
One year after provisional reception, the final seals the end of the short ten-year liability and releases the balance of the Breyne Law security deposit. We check the actual lifting of every reservation, inspect pathologies that appeared over 12 months and draft enforceable minutes.
420 €
from · VAT incl.
2-3 h
on site
12 months
after provisional
Wallonia
+ Brussels
expert and client signing the final reception minutes
For whom
Four profiles concerned by the final reception.
01
Breyne Law buyer
You signed a turnkey or VEFA contract. The final releases the balance of the security deposit and closes your recourses on unreserved visible defects.
02
Private client / principal
You coordinated your contractors. The final marks the start of the long ten-year liability (10 years) and the end of the short one (1 year).
03
Landlord-investor
The property has been let for a year. The final frames your estate and serves as a reference in case of later litigation with a contractor.
04
Buyer without initial support
You ran the provisional alone and regret it. We pick up the file, audit past reservations and secure the final.
Our method
Five steps to secure the final reception.
The final is the last safety net before the contractor is discharged. Our reproducible method checks every past reservation and identifies pathologies that appeared during the past 12 months.
- 01Audit of the provisional minutesFull reading of the minutes signed one year earlier. Exhaustive listing of reservations, lifting commitments and correspondence since. Identification of forgotten items.
- 02Contradictory site inspection2-3 hour visit with you and the contractor. Room-by-room check of provisional reservations and search for new pathologies (cracks, damp, equipment).
- 03Detection of late pathologiesThermal camera and hygrometer if needed. Many defects appear only after a full season: shrinkage, thermal bridges, leaks, structural movements.
- 04Drafting of final minutesContradictory minutes signed on the spot. Final list of residual reservations, legal qualification, lifting deadline and procedure if the contractor remains in default.
- 05Deposit release steeringIf under Breyne Law, we supervise the release of the 5% balance at the notary or guarantor bank. Letter templates and follow-up until actual release.
Deliverables
What you walk away with, concretely.
Provisional minutes audit
4-6 page document with exhaustive listing of past reservations, current status and actions still to be taken before the final.
Signed final minutes
Contradictory minutes in two original counterparts, signed on site with the contractor. Residual reservations numbered and qualified.
Illustrated visual report
Thirty to fifty pages with HD photos, defect locations by room, legal qualification and quantified refurbishment estimate.
Closed reservations table
Final Excel summary with status of every historic reservation. Centrepiece for any later legal proceedings.
Deposit release letters
Letter templates ready to send to the notary or Breyne Law guarantor bank to release the 5% balance, with legal basis.
Long ten-year liability note
Explanatory memo on the long ten-year liability, its application cases and the procedure to follow if a major pathology appears in the years ahead.
Pricing · VAT incl., all-inclusive
Three formats depending on your situation.
Simple final
From 420 €
Inspection + minutes · 2h on site
- Provisional minutes audit
- Contradictory inspection
- Final minutes signed on the spot
Le + demandé
Full final
From 620 €
Inspection + thermal + deposit
- Everything in 'Simple final'
- Thermal camera included
- Deposit release supervision
- 30-50 p. illustrated report
Final + dispute
From 880 €
Major reservations · pre-litigation
- Everything in 'Full final'
- Legal file preparation
- Partner lawyer coordination
- Pre-judicial expertise
Testimonials
They ran their final reception with us.
★★★★★
« Seven reservations from the provisional had not been lifted. The contractor claimed otherwise. The contradictory minutes blocked the deposit balance release until correction. »
photo client
Bernard Maréchal
Turnkey buyer · Tournai
★★★★★
« The thermal camera revealed a major thermal bridge no one spotted at the provisional. Short ten-year liability triggered just in time. Repair at the contractor's expense. »
photo client
Hélène Bertrand
Principal client · Brussels
★★★★★
« I did the final without an expert and signed blindly. Called back a year later for a retrospective audit. Three hidden pathologies escalated under long ten-year liability. »
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Christophe Dehaene
Investor · Charleroi
FAQ
Your questions about final reception.
What is the difference between provisional and final reception?
The provisional marks the end of works and the start of warranties. The final, one year later, releases the balance of the security deposit and closes the short ten-year liability (1 year) on unreserved visible defects.
Am I required to sign the final?
No. If major reservations from the provisional are not lifted, you can refuse to sign until correction. The minutes must then record the blocking points.
What happens after the final?
You enter the long ten-year liability (10 years), which only covers major defects compromising the solidity or destination of the building. The 1-year short liability ends.
Can I engage you for the final if I did not run the provisional with you?
Yes, that is even common. We audit the provisional minutes you send us, pick up the file and secure the final as if we had followed from the start.
How long before the final should I contact you?
Ideally 4 to 6 weeks before the anniversary date of the provisional. It leaves time to audit the past file and chase the contractor on unlifted reservations.
Is the thermal camera really useful at the final?
Yes, often decisive. Thermal bridges and insulation defects only show up after a full heating season. Thermal imaging lets us trigger the short ten-year liability in time.
Prefer email? contact@reception-provisoire.be