Visite technique avant travaux : tout vérifier pièce par pièce (checklist 2026)

Home viewing checklist before buying: the 7 costly mistakes during home renovations. Cracks, roof, electrical panel, F-rated energy performance certificate (EPC), dampness, plumbing, undeclared extension. Whether you're looking to buy a house for personal use or as a rental investment, this home viewing checklist will help you avoid the most expensive pitfalls. After more than 5,000 projects in France, hemea gives you the professional method for viewing a house or apartment and anticipating the true cost of renovations before signing. 90% of buyers approach property viewings like tourists. They look at the decor, they "feel the place," and they miss everything that really matters. The result: electrical wiring needing to be redone for €15,000, a poorly maintained timber frame that went undetected, foundations shifting unnoticed, a neglected property survey turning a bargain into a financial disaster, and undeclared extensions that bring the entire project to a standstill after the contract is signed. Whether it's for a first-time home purchase or a rental investment in France, these mistakes are repeated on the majority of renovation projects we support each year. This video provides you with the complete home inspection checklist used by our field experts after more than 5,000 projects. You will learn to interpret facade cracks to distinguish a simple plastering issue from foundation movement. You will be able to assess the condition of a roof without being an expert by analyzing the age of the roofing material, the condition of the attic, the gutters, and the timber frame. We'll show you three simple tests to verify the actual condition of the electricity, plumbing, and heating during your visit. You'll understand how to interpret an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F to determine whether it's a real bargaining chip or a financial trap. And most importantly, we'll reveal the administrative details that no one checks before buying: Local Urban Development Plan (PLU), zoning regulations, undeclared extensions, and easements. For each point, we'll give you the concrete warning signs to look for and the exact questions to ask the seller or real estate agent. Whether you're looking to view an apartment for sale or a house requiring renovations, the professional method at the end of the video allows you to leave each property viewing with a clear decision thanks to a simple system: 10 photos to take, 3 figures to note, and 3 questions to ask systematically. This is the method our renovation brokers use daily to secure our clients' projects, whether it's a standard home purchase or a profitable real estate investment with renovation. Find our free pre-purchase home inspection checklist on our website: https://www.hemea.com/fr/renovation/p... If you like this format, let us know in the comments and subscribe so you don't miss any of our upcoming videos on home renovation, real estate, and home buying advice. CONTENTS: 00:00 Video Introduction 01:21 Chapter 1 — The Environment 02:20 Chapter 2 — The Structure 03:30 Chapter 3 — The Roof 04:27 Chapter 4 — Utilities (Electricity, Plumbing, Heating) 05:52 Chapter 5 — Humidity and Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) 06:39 Chapter 6 — Administrative Matters 07:28 Chapter 7 — The Professional Inspection Method 08:00 Video Conclusion Why trust Hemea for your real estate project and home renovations? Since 2015, hemea has been the leading home renovation company in France. With over 5,000 completed projects, 10 years of on-the-ground expertise, 100 renovation brokers across France, and over 95% customer satisfaction (compared to the industry average of 50%), we offer more than just renovation brokerage services. Our experts conduct pre-purchase audits to identify hidden renovation costs. We secure and manage your project from start to finish, with payments held in escrow, guaranteed delivery dates, and exclusive hemea protection against unforeseen issues on the construction site. Whether you're buying a house to live in, an apartment to renovate, or a property for rental investment, hemea supports you from the initial technical assessment to final delivery. Estimate the cost of your renovation project in 2 minutes: https://www.hemea.com/fr/devis-travaux Discover our before/after projects: https://www.hemea.com/fr/realisations Enhance your property's value through architecture: https://www.hemea.com/fr/architecture Do you have a real estate project, a purchase requiring renovations, or a rental investment to secure? Let's review your case together: [email protected] #homechecklist #homevisit #homerenovation #homerenovation #realestate #buyingahome #realestateinvestment #rentalinvestment #hemea