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Framework inspection: structure, infestation and deflection
Independent diagnosis of your roof framework: timber sections, joints, deflection, infestation (longhorn beetle, woodworm, dry rot), NIT-CSTC compliance. Full attic inspection, enforceable report within 7 days, usable in ten-year liability, insurance or litigation.
480 €
from · VAT incl.
2-3 h
on site
7 days
report delivered
Wallonia
+ Brussels
expert inspecting a timber framework with lamp and survey notebook
For whom
A framework inspection calibrated for four situations.
01
New-build owner
Deflecting or undersized framework within 10 years of reception. Ten-year qualification, identification of the responsible party (carpenter, design office) and recourse.
02
Existing-build owner
Suspected infestation (longhorn beetle, woodworm, dry rot) or structural weakness. Full diagnosis, affected species identification and treatment plan.
03
Pre-purchase buyer
Suspect attic during a viewing. Rapid opinion to estimate solidity, negotiate the price or set a suspensive condition before signing.
04
Owner in dispute
Disagreement with carpenter or architect after a defect. Drafting of an enforceable report, basis for amicable or judicial proceedings.
Our method
Five steps from survey to enforceable report.
Comprehensive attic inspection methodology: geometric survey, section check, joint control, infestation search and structural qualification. Compliant with current NIT-CSTC standards.
- 01Phone briefingPreliminary exchange: building age, framework type (traditional or industrial), works history, warning signs (creaks, deflection, sawdust).
- 02On-site inspection2-3 hour visit with geometric section survey, joint control, sounding of suspect timber and infestation search by raking light.
- 03Differential diagnosisQualification: undersizing, joint defect, active deflection, xylophagous insect attack, dry rot, or simple ageing to treat.
- 04Report drafting15-25 page document with located HD photos, measurements, legal qualification, NIT-CSTC references and quantified reinforcement or treatment recommendations.
- 05Recourse follow-up if neededLetter templates to the contractor, insurer or ten-year liability insurer. Coordination with partner lawyer if legal action. Gauge monitoring if active deflection.
Deliverables
What you walk away with, concretely.
15-25 p. enforceable report
Structured document with HD photos, measurements, legal qualification and recommendations. Enforceable in insurance, conciliation or first-instance court.
Defects mapping
Framework plan with precise location of defects, infested zones and weak points. Centrepiece of the recourse file.
Section survey
Table of surveyed sections compared with normative sections by span and load. Clear identification of any undersizing.
Quantified estimate
Estimated cost of reinforcements or treatments, from temporary to definitive. Costing basis for insurance, ten-year liability or amicable negotiation.
Letter templates
Template letters tailored to your situation: carpenter, architect, home insurance, ten-year liability or syndic depending on the origin identified.
30-min briefing included
Half-hour call to review the report with you, prioritise actions and lock in the recourse strategy suited to your situation.
Pricing · VAT incl., all-inclusive
Three packages for your need.
Flash diagnosis
From 480 €
Visit + written opinion · 2h on site
- 2h inspection
- 3-5 page written opinion
- Structural qualification
Le + demandé
Full inspection
From 680 €
Diagnosis + enforceable report
- Everything in 'Flash diagnosis'
- 15-25 p. enforceable report
- Full section survey
- Quantified estimate
Inspection + recourse
From 980 €
Inspection + legal file
- Everything in 'Full inspection'
- Legal file preparation
- Partner lawyer coordination
- 12-month gauge monitoring
Testimonials
They entrusted us with their framework diagnosis.
★★★★★
« Visible deflection 5 years after construction. The carpenter played it down. The report quantified the undersizing and activated ten-year liability. Reinforcements covered. »
photo client
Bruno Henrotte
New-build owner · Verviers
★★★★★
« Suspect sawdust in the attic of an old house. Clear diagnosis: active longhorn beetle. Curative treatment launched before aggravation. Costs kept in check. »
photo client
Isabelle Counet
Existing-build owner · Dinant
★★★★★
« 1972 house visited before purchase. Concerning attic. Flash report in 6 days. Framework to redo for €38,000. Purchase price revised downward. »
photo client
Aurélien Boucher
Pre-purchase buyer · Mons
FAQ
Your questions about the framework inspection.
How to recognise xylophagous insect attack?
Round exit holes (woodworm, around 2 mm) or oval ones (longhorn beetle, up to 10 mm), fine sawdust on the ground, galleries visible on cutting. An inspection sets a differential diagnosis and qualifies the activity (active or old).
Does dry rot fall under home insurance?
Sometimes, depending on the contract terms. A quick declaration with an expert report is essential. Dry rot is a wood-destroying fungus that can destroy a framework in a few years.
Is framework deflection always serious?
Not always. Slight deflection may fall within NIT-CSTC tolerances. Beyond admissible thresholds, however, it is a structural defect calling for rework. The span/section comparative calculation settles it.
Is an industrial (trussed) framework more fragile?
No, provided it is compliant and unaltered. A truss modified without a study (passing ducts, removing tie beams) becomes dangerous. Any modification must be validated by a design office.
How much does framework rework cost?
From €5,000 for a local reinforcement to €60,000 for a full strip-out. Our report provides a precise quantified estimate, usable in insurance or before a court.
Are you independent from carpenters and insurers?
Strictly. We refuse any case where we have a commercial relationship with the contractor, insurer or opposing expert. Our mandate comes exclusively from the owner.
Prefer email? contact@reception-provisoire.be