You do not know who to turn to
The defect is there, but nobody will commit to an opinion. We provide a clear diagnosis and tell you who should act on it.
Building expertise in Luxembourg
Expert in Luxembourg
One point of contact to understand a defect, cost the repairs and support your case, anywhere in the Grand Duchy.
- Independent expert
- Report you can use with your insurer, your contractor or the court
- Site visits throughout Luxembourg
Looking for an expert in Luxembourg often means looking for someone who replies quickly, actually turns up on site, and speaks in plain language. Many owners call us after weeks of getting nowhere with a contractor or an insurer.
We are an independent surveying practice based in Bertrange, in the centre of the country. We carry out no building works ourselves and we have no ties to any contractor. Our only deliverable is a written technical opinion, based on findings made on site.
We handle building defects in all their forms: structural issues and cracking, water infiltration, damp, building defects, pipework, snagging on handover, and disputes, whether amicable or in court. We work for private owners, owners' associations, companies, solicitors and insurers.
When we can help
Your insurer refuses to cover the claim
We examine the grounds for the refusal, check the technical facts put forward, and produce a counter-opinion where the facts support it.
A quote seems excessive
We check whether the proposed works match the real cause of the defect, or whether they only treat the symptoms.
A neighbour dispute involves a building
A party wall, water run-off, works next door causing damage. We record the facts and link the effects to their cause.
You need to decide quickly
A sale in progress, a stalled building site, a court deadline. We organise ourselves to meet the timescale you are working to.
Why call in an expert
A genuinely independent opinion
We sell neither works nor materials. Our conclusion has no reason to lean one way or the other.
Expertise in local construction
We know the building methods, the typical structures and the common defects found across the country.
A document that moves your case forward
Insurer, contractor, managing agent, court: our reports are written to be read and used by these parties.
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
First contact
A call or a message is enough. We get a clear picture of your situation and tell you honestly whether a survey is worthwhile.
02
On-site visit
We come and see the building. Nothing replaces being on site: photos sent by email almost never show the real cause.
03
Analysis
We compare the findings against the documents and the history of the building to identify the most coherent explanation.
04
Report
You receive a written report with conclusions and recommendations, and we remain available to explain it.
The expert report
Our report says three things: what we saw, why it is happening, and what needs to be done. Everything else is padding, and we leave it out.
Photographs are placed within the text so each finding can be checked. Recommendations are ranked, allowing you to carry out the works in stages if your budget requires it.
What the report contains
- Findings made on site, illustrated with photographs
- Technical cause identified and the reasoning behind it
- Works to be carried out, in order of priority
- Points useful when dealing with an insurer or a contractor
- Recommendations for monitoring over time
Where we work
Our practice is based in Bertrange and we work across the whole of Luxembourg.
We regularly travel to Luxembourg City, Esch-sur-Alzette, Differdange, Dudelange, Ettelbruck, Diekirch, Mersch, Strassen, Bertrange and Mamer, as well as rural municipalities in the north and east.
Luxembourg-Ville, Esch-sur-Alzette, Differdange, Dudelange, Ettelbruck, Diekirch, Mersch, Strassen, Bertrange, Mamer.
Frequently asked questions
We communicate in French, German, English and Turkish. Reports are prepared in whichever language suits your case.
No. We also work for tenants, prospective buyers, managing agents, insurers and legal professionals.
Yes, from south to north. We plan our rounds to keep waiting times down, including in the municipalities furthest from the capital.
The fee depends on the nature of the defect, the size of the building and the purpose of the survey. We confirm the amount before we start, with no hidden costs along the way.
The first conversation is always free and helps us point you in the right direction. We never give a final diagnosis, however, without visiting the site.
Usually a few days after the visit. When a case is urgent, for example ahead of a court deadline, we speed up the drafting.
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Concerned about your building?
Drop us a line or give us a call. We reply quickly and tell you what can be done.
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21 rue du puits romain (Bâtiment Colors Business Center), L-8070 Bertrange