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Reception inspection: audit before signing the minutes
Full inspection before signing the reception minutes (provisional or final): audit of all trades, identification of visible defects, listing of reservations to record in the minutes. Physical presence on reception day, report delivered within 7 days. Secures your warranties and recourse.
580 €
from · VAT incl.
3-4 h
on site
7 days
report delivered
Wallonia
+ Brussels
expert and owner conducting the reception of a new home with a survey tablet
For whom
A reception inspection tailored to four situations.
01
Breyne Law buyer
You buy off-plan or turnkey under the Breyne Law regime. Provisional and final reception must be prepared with an expert to correctly activate warranties.
02
Private principal client
You commissioned a build with a contractor outside the Breyne Law. The site reception must be documented to secure perfect completion, ten-year liability and all warranties.
03
New apartment buyer
You take possession of a new apartment in a building. Reception of private areas and vigilance on common areas to be mentioned in the individual minutes.
04
Renovation owner
You receive a heavy renovation. Trade-by-trade audit, listing of visible defects and points to be reworked before the contractors are paid in full.
Our method
Five steps from preparation to reception.
Comprehensive all-trades audit methodology adapted to the legal constraints of Belgian reception. Upstream preparation, physical presence on the day, drafting of the reservations minutes, perfect-completion follow-up.
- 01Briefing and preparationPreliminary exchange: type of contract (Breyne Law or not), contractor, scheduled date. Submission of plans, specifications, previous site minutes. Preparation of the audit checklist.
- 02On-site audit3-4 hour visit (depending on area) on reception day or the day before. All-trades audit: shell, roof, windows, electrical, heating, plumbing, ventilation, finishes.
- 03Listing of reservationsOn-site drafting of the listing of reservations to be recorded in the reception minutes. Ranking: safety, compliance, finishes. Presented to the contractor at signing.
- 04Report drafting20-35 page document with located HD photos, detailed reservations, legal qualification, NIT-CSTC references and quantified estimate of expected rework.
- 05Perfect-completion follow-upCoordination of rework during the perfect-completion period (1 year). Verification of effective lifting of reservations. Letter templates to the contractor if delay or refusal.
Deliverables
What you walk away with, concretely.
On-site reservations minutes
Listing of reservations drafted during the visit and annexed to the reception minutes signed by the contractor. Contractual document with strong legal value.
20-35 p. enforceable report
Full structured document with HD photos, measurements, legal qualification. Enforceable in insurance, perfect completion, ten-year liability or court.
HD geolocated photos
Detailed photo report (80 to 200 shots) with captions and location. Annexed to the report and usable in proceedings or follow-up.
Quantified estimate
Estimated cost of expected rework for each reservation. Costing basis for perfect completion, retention guarantee or negotiation.
Letter templates
Template letters to follow perfect completion, issue a formal notice in case of delay, activate ten-year liability in case of major disorder revealed after reception.
30-min briefing included
Half-hour call to review the report, prioritise actions and lock in the appropriate perfect-completion follow-up strategy.
Pricing · VAT incl., all-inclusive
Three packages for your need.
Flash reception
From 580 €
Presence + reservations minutes · 3h on site
- 3h audit on the day
- Reservations minutes drafted on site
- Physical reception presence
Le + demandé
Full reception
From 880 €
Reception + enforceable report
- Everything in 'Flash reception'
- 20-35 p. enforceable report
- Full room-by-room audit
- Quantified estimate
Reception + recourse
From 1180 €
Full reception + 12-month follow-up
- Everything in 'Full reception'
- 12-month perfect-completion follow-up
- Partner lawyer coordination
- Formal notices included
Testimonials
They entrusted us with their reception.
★★★★★
« The contractor wanted us to sign with no reservations. The expert listed 43 defects in 3 hours. The signed minutes with reservations led to €27,000 of rework charged to the contractor. »
photo client
Stéphane Hennard
Breyne Law buyer · Liège
★★★★★
« Heavy renovation delivered 'finished'. The audit identified 18 points not compliant with the specifications. Rework obtained before final payment, not a euro more out of pocket. »
photo client
Valérie Chrismont
Principal client · Namur
★★★★★
« New apartment in Schaerbeek. Provisional reception supervised by the expert. Reservations minutes signed in due form. Perfect completion scrupulously followed. »
photo client
Karim El Mahdi
New apartment buyer · Brussels
FAQ
Your questions about the reception inspection.
What is the difference between provisional and final reception?
Provisional reception happens at the end of the site and triggers the perfect-completion warranty (1 year). Final reception, 1 year later under the Breyne Law, triggers ten-year liability. Both stages call for an independent audit.
What happens if I sign without reservations?
You lose all recourse for defects visible at signing. Only hidden defects and ten-year liability remain available. That is why a pre-signing audit is essential: it identifies everything that must be recorded in the minutes.
Can the contractor refuse my expert's presence?
No. You are the principal client, you have an absolute right to be accompanied by the expert of your choice at reception. Any refusal is suspicious and must be recorded in writing.
How many reservations does an audit typically identify?
From 15 to 60 reservations depending on area and contractor care. A defect-free reception is very rare. Our role is to rank them: safety, compliance, finishes.
When should the expert be booked?
Ideally 2 to 4 weeks before the reception date to align calendars, review the plans and prepare the checklist. In an emergency, we step in within 7 days.
Are you independent from contractors and developers?
Strictly. We refuse any case where we have a commercial relationship with the contractor, developer or architect. Our mandate comes exclusively from the principal client.
Prefer email? contact@reception-provisoire.be