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Fully recorded with a body-worn camera, signed by an EPFL engineer, archived for 10 years: the evidence that settles any dispute, so you can move forward with your project with complete peace of mind. A survey carried out in accordance with SIA standards.
+15 years
of experience
+200
condition surveys completed
94%
of disputes resolved without going to court
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Reports delivered fast
Why do it with us?
Far more than a simple survey: complete, technical, legally valid evidence.
Done by an EPFL engineer
Filmed and archived 10 years
The fastest in Switzerland
Why the condition survey pays off
In Switzerland, your liability as project owner applies even without any fault on your part. Without a pre-works condition survey, it is impossible to prove that a defect already existed: the benefit of the doubt often goes to your site's neighbours, and the bill comes back to you.
How does a condition survey proceed?
Simple, fast, with no surprises:
Our condition survey protects everyone
The survey records the state of the premises before the first shovel hits the ground. In the event of damage, a crack, subsidence or water infiltration, everyone knows immediately what already existed and what is new:
Pay little, gain a lot
Your satisfaction is our priority, and we are here to find the perfect solution for you
Basic Package
from 990 CHF
Perfect for simple projects, with no access to building interiors
- Survey video archived 10 years on a secure server in Switzerland
- Fast intervention: maximum half a day on site
- Digital and paper report delivered quickly
- Drone use possible
- Without organising appointments with tenants
Example: renovation of a chalet with two neighbouring chalets to document
In-Depth Package
On request
For medium-sized projects requiring access to certain dwellings
- Complete survey with interior visits
- Visits organised with owners and property managers
- Maximum one day on site
- Illustrated digital and paper report
- Drone use possible
Example: construction of a house in a residential neighbourhood
Custom Package
On request
For large projects or complex situations
- Tailor-made survey adapted to complex or sensitive sites
- For large-scale projects: entire neighbourhoods, apartment buildings, railway zones, underpasses, etc.
- Personalised assessment based on the type of neighbouring properties
- Fast quote and intervention adapted to your deadlines
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FAQs
What does an ExpertChantier condition survey include?
We carry out a complete, documented condition survey, including:
- Facades: cracks, detached render, etc.
- Interiors: walls, ceilings, floors…
- Common areas: stairwells, corridors, entrance halls
- Sensitive structures: swimming pools, low walls, balconies, etc.
- Hard-to-reach areas: inspected using drones
Who is this service for?
Our condition surveys are designed for:
- Project owners / property developers
- Construction companies
- Architects / lead consultants
- Private individuals with neighbours close to their site
- Neighbours of a construction site wishing to protect themselves as soon as works are announced
How long does it take to receive a report?
Your report is produced quickly after our site visit: the exact timing depends on the complexity of the case and our workload.
- Simple survey: feasible within the week.
- Large project with many neighbouring properties to inspect: allow one to two extra weeks, the time needed to organise the visits.
- Some delays are beyond our control (responsiveness of property managers, presence of occupants during visits), but as soon as the visit is complete, we start writing the survey report immediately.
Who carries out the surveys?
This is the big difference between ExpertChantier and other experts: our surveys are carried out by our EPFL civil engineers themselves, not by assistants. They have the technical skills required to identify defects and write a legally valid report.
Why film the survey?
Each engineer wears a body-worn camera that records the entire intervention. This provides complete video evidence, kept for 10 years, in the event of a dispute over an element not described in the initial report.
Are your reports legally accepted?
Yes. Our reports are structured, time-stamped, signed and supported by visual evidence. In the event of a dispute, they constitute solid evidence for insurers, courts or experts.
Is a bailiff's report not enough?
A bailiff's report attests to what is visible, without a technical reading. Our engineers qualify each defect (a crack on a neighbour's wall after works, subsidence, water infiltration), document it on video and take responsibility for it. In Switzerland, the project owner's liability towards neighbours applies even without fault: a technical survey before works, for a villa as for a condominium (PPE), remains your best protection. For roads, see also our road condition survey before works.