VEFA (Off-Plan) Expert — French Riviera
Buying an off-plan property (VEFA) in the South of France? Cassini Expertise provides professional VEFA inspection and snagging services to protect your investment. Our experts attend handover appointments, identify defects, draft comprehensive reports, and negotiate with developers on your behalf. The VEFA process in France is governed by strict legal timelines and standards, and missing a defect at the handover stage can leave you liable for costly repairs later.
Our VEFA service covers the entire French Riviera, from Menton to Saint-Tropez, including the Alpes-Maritimes (06) and Var (83) departments. We offer three key inspections: the pré-réception (pre-handover) visit, where we identify major defects before the official handover; the réception (handover) inspection, where we produce a detailed snagging list (réserves); and the one-year warranty (garantie de parfait achèvement) inspection, which catches defects that appear after you move in. Each inspection is thorough, covering structural elements, finishes, plumbing, electrical systems, heating, ventilation, and external works.
Common defects we find in new-build properties on the French Riviera include: inadequate waterproofing on terraces and balconies (a critical issue in the Mediterranean climate), poorly installed windows leading to drafts and condensation, uneven floor tiling, electrical non-compliance, and insufficient insulation. We also check for compliance with the building permit and DTU standards. Our reports include high-resolution photographs, annotated floor plans, and references to the relevant French construction norms, giving you solid evidence to demand rectification.
We work with individual buyers, property investors, and law firms. Our bilingual reports (English/French) are clear and legally robust, making them suitable for use in negotiations or litigation if necessary. With Cassini Expertise, you have a dedicated professional who understands the VEFA process inside out and will fight to ensure your new home is built to the highest standard. Contact us to schedule your VEFA inspection on the French Riviera.
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Cassini Expertise intervient sur tout le 06 et le 83 :
- Expertise VEFA 06 et 83 — Assistance livraison et contentieux
- Diagnostic fissures et RGA 06-83 — Retrait-gonflement argiles PACA
- Contre-expertise bâtiment 06-83 — Assurance dommages-ouvrage et expertise judiciaire
- Expertise RGA et CATNAT 06-83 — Indemnisation sécheresse
- Accompagnement des avocats en expertise judiciaire 06-83
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📅 Mis à jour le 21/07/2026 — Par Cassini Expertise, expert bâtiment indépendant 06 & 83. Devis gratuit : 04 22 46 06 04.