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Pre-completion site visit: 4 weeks before the reception
An independent expert visiting your site four weeks before provisional reception: identification of defects still correctable, document handed to the contractor, negotiation of variants and contradictory preparation of the day. A decisive lever rarely used by buyers.
220 €
from · VAT incl.
1-2 h
on site
4 weeks
before reception
Wallonia
+ Brussels
expert visiting a site at the end of works before reception
For whom
A pre-completion visit for four profiles.
01
Turnkey buyer
You signed a Breyne Law contract. The 4-week pre-completion visit reveals defects still correctable at no extra cost to the developer. A strong position on the day.
02
Private client / principal
You coordinate your contractors. The pre-completion visit frames the end of works, prioritises rework and prevents surprises at reception.
03
Off-plan (VEFA) buyer
The developer announces delivery in a month. The pre-completion visit confirms feasibility, identifies delays and anticipates variants.
04
Heavy renovation buyer
Works managed by a coordinator. The visit checks compliance with specifications and execution quality before contradictory reception.
Our method
Five steps from briefing to pre-completion visit.
The pre-completion visit is an underused lever. Four weeks before reception, the contractor can still fix at no extra invoicing. Our reproducible method frames the scope and maximises impact.
- 01Phone briefing20-minute preliminary exchange to understand site history, sensitive points, defects already reported. Quick reading of the contract and specifications.
- 02Contradictory site visitOne to two hours on site with you (and the contractor if possible). Systematic inspection of finishes, equipment, plan and specification compliance.
- 03Identification of correctable defectsDistinction between defects still correctable before reception and defects that will go into the minutes. Prioritisation by criticality and 4-week feasibility.
- 04Document handed to contractorWritten summary within 48h listing defects to correct and deadlines. Sent with acknowledgement of receipt to the manager or site supervisor.
- 05Preparatory reception briefing30-minute call one week before reception to take stock: actual corrections, residual defects, day-of strategy. Negotiation position locked in.
Deliverables
What you walk away with, concretely.
6-10 p. summary report
Structured document listing defects spotted, their location, criticality and recommended deadline for correction before provisional reception.
HD located photos
Twenty to forty high-definition photos of each defect, captioned and located by room. Visual evidence handed to the contractor with the report.
List of correctable defects
Excel of defects still correctable before reception, with priority, deadline and recommended action. Steering tool for the site supervisor.
Letter templates
Template letters to formalise correction requests to the contractor, with contractual basis and expected execution deadline.
Preparatory briefing
Thirty-minute call one week before reception to prepare the day and lock in your contradictory negotiation strategy.
Reception discount included
Fifty euros deducted from the provisional reception fee if you mandate us on the day. The pre-completion visit becomes almost free in the package.
Pricing · VAT incl., all-inclusive
Three packages to anticipate your reception.
Simple pre-completion
From 220 €
Visit + report · 1h on site
- 1h site visit
- 6-10 p. written report
- HD located photos
Le + demandé
Pre-completion + briefing
From 320 €
Visit + letter + D-7 briefing
- Everything in 'Simple pre-completion'
- Contractor letter
- D-7 preparatory briefing
- Thermal camera included
Pre-completion + reception
From 720 €
Pre-completion + reception day
- Everything in 'Pre-completion + briefing'
- Provisional reception included
- Minutes signed on the spot
- 12-month follow-up included
Testimonials
They anticipated their reception.
★★★★★
« Pre-completion at 4 weeks surfaced 14 correctable defects: all fixed before the day. At reception, only 6 reservations instead of a likely 20. »
photo client
Camille Dechaine
Turnkey buyer · Mons
★★★★★
« Tiles laid crooked, uneven joints. Redone free before reception because reported in time. Once it becomes a reservation in the minutes, it is 6 months of chasing. »
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David Tournay
Principal client · Brussels
★★★★★
« Pre-completion confirmed a 5-week minimum delay. Reception rescheduled with no penalty on the buyer side. Avoided signing minutes for an unfinished site. »
photo client
Maryse Vermassen
Off-plan buyer · Liège
FAQ
Your questions about the pre-completion site visit.
Why 4 weeks before reception and not earlier?
At 4 weeks, the contractor still has leverage to fix without significant overrun (schedule, crews, materials). Earlier, the site is too incomplete. Later, corrections become billed rework.
Can the contractor refuse my pre-completion visit?
No. The client has a right of access to their site. The contractor cannot oppose it. They may refuse a third party's presence, but this is rare and the motivated refusal must be justified on safety grounds.
Does the pre-completion visit replace the provisional reception?
No, it prepares for it. The provisional reception remains essential because it triggers warranties and releases the balance due to the contractor. The pre-completion visit just makes it contradictorily prepared.
Are you independent from the contractor?
Strictly. We refuse any case where we have a commercial relationship with the contractor or architect. Our mandate comes exclusively from the client.
What ROI on a pre-completion visit?
Empirically, each pre-completion visit cuts the number of reservations in the minutes by 30-60% and speeds up their lifting. Typical ROI: 5 to 10 times the service cost by avoiding post-reception rework.
What if the site is heavily delayed at pre-completion?
We document the delay, compute applicable contractual penalties and help reschedule reception without engaging your buyer's liability. The report is enforceable.
Prefer email? contact@reception-provisoire.be