You have found the ideal French property and agreed a price, now you want to know if the property has any serious defects or problems that would involve substantial cost before you make your final decision.

For many people a property in France is the second largest financial investment in property in their lives; it may well be a step they are taking after many years of hard work, perhaps for their retirement.

The thought of large unexpected repair bills 2 or 3 years in the future is a real concern and especially for those who proceed without taking professional advice at the beginning.

We are Chartered Building Surveyors in France not Architects, Structural Engineers or Property Valuers, we respect these other building professionals who have been trained in their specific disciplines.

We have been trained to Survey all types of property for defects or problems that might damage building fabric and to specify and prepare budget costs for repair.

We are one of the few Surveyors in France with the training and skill to undertake Building Pathology. (Observing a defect and following the trail to determine not only its cause but how to prevent further damage.)

You have come to the site that can help you at the initial purchase stage or later if you have concerns over quality of work or you want to change the layout or extend the habitable space of your French property.