A visible but unexplained defect
A crack, a stain, subsidence, a smell. We establish the cause rather than simply confirming the obvious a second time.
Building expertise in Luxembourg
Building surveys
One consistent approach applied to every kind of building defect: establish the facts, understand them, write them down, let you decide.
- Independent expert
- Report you can use with your insurer, your contractor or the court
- Site visits throughout Luxembourg
Building surveys cover a wide range of situations, but they always rest on the same principle: establish the facts before giving an opinion. That is what sets an expert apart from a contractor offering a quick impression during a passing visit.
We carry out surveys on structure and cracking, on the building envelope and water ingress, on internal damp, on construction defects, on buried pipework and drainage, on the handover of works, and on amicable or legal disputes.
Depending on what you need, the assignment takes a different shape: a straightforward technical opinion to support a decision, a full report for an insurer, a joint inspection in a dispute, or support through a legal process. We steer you towards whichever format is genuinely useful, without over-scoping the work.
Situations we deal with
A need to weigh up conflicting opinions
Two contractors, two explanations, two opposing quotes. We settle the matter technically, with no stake in the works.
A decision to make about a property
Buying, selling, renovating, or partial demolition. We provide the technical condition report needed to decide.
An insurance claim to put together
We document the incident, its origin and its extent, in the format insurers expect.
A technical dispute to prepare
Joint inspections, quantifying losses, responding to an opposing report: we work alongside your legal counsel.
Why call in an expert
A consistent method
The same rigour whether it is a crack in a garage or a building caught up in litigation: findings, analysis, reasoned conclusion.
Complete independence
We do not carry out building work and we have no financial interest in the repairs we recommend.
A document you can actually use
Our reports are written to be understood by non-specialists while remaining precise enough for a professional.
Unsure about your building? Have it assessed.
Describe your situation in two minutes. We call you back and arrange the site visit.
How the survey works
01
Initial contact
We define the brief: what you need to know, for whom, and within what timeframe.
02
Site visit
We carry out our inspection under the conditions the case requires, alone or together with the other parties involved.
03
Analysis
We cross-check our findings against documents and history, and set aside any hypothesis not supported by the facts.
04
Report
We produce a document tailored to its recipient: you, your insurer, your managing agent or your solicitor.
The expert report
Whatever the assignment, the report follows the same thread: what was observed, how it is explained, and what should be done. Photographs are woven into the text, and every conclusion refers back to a finding.
This structure lets anyone follow the reasoning without technical training, and lets every step be checked if the case is contested by another party.
What the report contains
- Scope and purpose of the assignment
- Illustrated findings, dated and located
- Technical analysis and cause identified
- Prioritised recommendations
- Cost estimates where the assignment calls for them
Where we work
We carry out building surveys across the whole of Luxembourg.
We regularly work in Luxembourg City, Esch-sur-Alzette, Differdange, Dudelange, Ettelbruck, Diekirch, Mersch, Strassen, Bertrange and Mamer.
Luxembourg-Ville, Esch-sur-Alzette, Differdange, Dudelange, Ettelbruck, Diekirch, Mersch, Strassen, Bertrange, Mamer.
Frequently asked questions
It depends on your goal: understanding, negotiating, claiming compensation, or defending a position. The first phone call is exactly where we define the right assignment.
Yes, very often. Many owners come to us to decide on works, or to avoid an unnecessary expense.
In practice, a few days for the visit and a few days for the report. Urgent cases are handled as a priority.
Yes: offices, shops, workshops, logistics buildings and investment properties, using the same method as for a home.
It is preferable. You know the history of the defect, which often saves valuable time in the analysis.
They are written in the format insurers expect: origin of the incident, extent, costing, photographs. They form the basis for discussion with the insurer.
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Let's talk about your case
Describe your situation in a few lines. We will tell you which survey is useful, and which one is not.
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