Estimate the amount of possible work before a real estate purchase

Consult the diagnostics

To assess the work on your future property, start by consulting the diagnostics!

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Before any real estate purchase, the owner must give you the Energy Performance Diagnosis of the dwelling. Valid for ten years, it informs you about the characteristics of the building, the annual amount of energy consumed or even the amount of greenhouse gas emissions. In short, the DPE is essential to know the energy consumption of its property and to consider the work necessary to improve its performance.

Other diagnoses

Seven other diagnostics are appended to the DDT technical diagnostics file of a sales agreement. They make it possible to take stock of the health of the asset and to detect any faults. These diagnoses concern: termites, gas, natural and technological risks, sanitation, lead, electricity and asbestos.

Keep an eye out for flaws!

It's hard to spot the flaws in a good, especially when you lack experience. Nevertheless, a few points are not misleading and should allow you to have a first overview of the work to be done.

. Humidity problems

Stains, traces of saltpeter, peeling coating, gutters in poor condition are all signs that should alert you: your future property is subject to humidity problems. The cause ? Certainly seepage, unless the water simply rises from the ground by capillary action.

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Work is to be expected: we are talking about injections of water repellent into the walls or intervention at the level of the foundations.

. Electrical installation, plumbing

They must be in good working order. Faulty piping or an electrical installation that is not up to standard represents work with serious consequences for your budget.

Call on professionals in the sector

You have identified the types of work to be carried out in the property you wish to acquire: now all you have to do is obtain quotes from professionals in the sector.

. Structural work in anticipation: opt for the architect

If you have planned to restructure the interior of your home, it is necessary to call on an architect. His role will of course be to give you ideas for development and to provide solutions for specific projects, but an architect can also help you estimate the work, or even help you select companies and quotes.

. Craftsmen

To correctly assess the amount of your work, call on several craftsmen for the same position. It's up to you to present your projects to them, to request quotes and to compare the offers with each other. It is only by playing the competition that you will be able to have a good overview of the sums to be committed to your work.

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