You are about to buy
We visit the property with you, we record the defects and points of concern, and we estimate the likely scale of the works involved.
Building expertise in Luxembourg
Property expert
We assess the real technical condition of a house or flat, before and after purchase, and we cost what will need repairing.
- Independent expert
- Report you can use with your insurer, your contractor or the court
- Site visits throughout Luxembourg
A property viewing takes an hour, but the purchase lasts twenty years. A standard viewing shows the layout, the light and the finishes. It does not show the condition of the roof, the source of a musty cellar smell, the true nature of a repainted crack, or the age of a hidden installation.
We act as an independent building expert within a property transaction. We do not set the market value of the property: we examine its structure, its envelope and its visible fittings, and we tell you what will cost money in the years ahead.
This assessment often changes the negotiation. A buyer who knows the cost of the repairs can discuss the price on concrete grounds, or walk away with full knowledge of the facts. A seller, meanwhile, can commission a condition survey to avoid a dispute after the sale.
When we can help
A defect appears after the purchase
Cracks hidden before the sale, recurring damp, a roof at the end of its life. We document how long the defect has existed, a decisive factor in a hidden defect claim.
You are selling and want to avoid a dispute
A condition survey carried out before the sale protects the transaction and shows your good faith if a buyer later comes back at you.
An older property interests you but worries you
A village house, a converted farmhouse, a pre-war block. We identify the major cost items: structure, floors, roof frame, buried pipework.
You are unsure about recent works
A renovation resold quickly, new finishes over an old structure. We check what cosmetic works sometimes hide.
Why call in an expert
You buy without nasty surprises
The real budget for the project appears before you sign, not after. You decide with the right figures in hand.
You negotiate with real arguments
A costed list of observed defects is a far stronger basis for discussion than a general impression from a viewing.
You protect your legal position
A dated technical report can show, in a hidden defect claim, that the defect predates the sale.
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
You tell us the type of property, its age and your timeframe. We work to the schedule set by your preliminary sale agreement.
02
Property visit
We examine the structure, facades, roof, loft, cellars, joinery, ventilation and any signs of damp, with measurements and photographs.
03
Analysis
We cross-check our findings against the available documents: plans, invoices for past works, energy certificate, and minutes of owners' association meetings.
04
Report
You receive a ranked list of defects, their severity, the works to plan for and how urgent each one is.
The expert report
The report follows the order of the visit and ranks the findings by urgency: what must be dealt with immediately, what can wait a few years, and what is simply routine maintenance.
It serves as your roadmap after purchase and as a negotiating tool before signing. In a dispute with the seller, it forms the technical basis of your claim.
What the report contains
- Condition of the structure and envelope
- Defects observed, ranked by urgency
- Dated photographs of each finding
- Works to plan for and rough cost estimates
- Points to check before signing
Where we work
We survey properties throughout the country, in towns and in rural areas alike.
Our visits regularly cover 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
No. We assess the technical condition of the building and the likely cost of works. Market valuation is a job for an estate agent or a property valuer.
That is the ideal moment. A technical visit before you commit leaves you free to negotiate or to walk away without consequence.
Usually one to two hours for a flat, longer for an older house or a property with outbuildings. The report follows within a few days.
A fault that existed before the sale, was not visible during viewings, and makes the property unfit for its intended use or significantly reduces its usefulness. Proving this relies on precise technical findings.
Our inspection is non-destructive by default. If a serious doubt remains, we tell you which further investigations would be needed, and where.
Yes. We examine the private unit and flag anything in the common areas that will affect your future service charges: facades, roof, lift, shared pipework.
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Have the property surveyed before you sign
Send us the address, the type of property and your deadline. We arrange the visit within the timeframe of your agreement.
AC Expertises — Arap CETIN, Expert en bâtiment
21 rue du puits romain (Bâtiment Colors Business Center), L-8070 Bertrange