You're planning a renovation
The projection compares combinations of works based on the property's current features.
Optional · renovation planning
Compare renovation options before committing
Test options for insulation or equipment to understand how they could affect the home.
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- Requirement
- No specific requirement for a projection
- Purpose
- Compare renovation options
- After the works
- Update the DPE
What applies to your property
You're buying a home to renovate
It helps you explore your plans using clearly stated assumptions and the information available.
CHECK THE EXEMPTIONS
What the projection cannot replace
- Selling or letting
- The statutory DPE describes the home as it stands. A projected rating cannot be shown as its current rating.
- Mandatory energy audit
- A projection alone cannot fulfil the statutory energy audit requirement for certain sales.
KEEP YOUR REPORT HANDY
Can you still use your report?
There is no statutory validity period for the projection. Its results depend on the scenario and assumptions used.
A projected DPE does not replace the energy audit required for some sales or a new DPE after the works are complete.
How to prepare for your visit
Gather before the visit
- Current DPE and floor plans.
- Detailed quotations with the performance specifications for the materials.
- Budget, aims and project constraints.
During the visit
We review the property as it stands, define the planned works with you and model their effect. Accurate descriptions of the materials and equipment are essential.
When you receive the report
Check the conclusions, the scope and limitations of the assessment, and any next steps. Keep the whole report, including its appendices.
Compare complete renovation scenarios
Ask what assumptions differ between the options. The rating alone does not tell you whether the works suit your home.
The legal framework,
explained.
Official sourcesLégifrance · French public services
LEGISLATION · LÉGIFRANCE
Order of 31 March 2021 · residential DPERead the official guidance (opens in a new tab)
What this means for youSets out the statutory DPE framework, separate from the modelling of renovation options.
LEGISLATION · LÉGIFRANCE
French Construction and Housing Code · Article L.126-28-1Read the official guidance (opens in a new tab)
What this means for youRequires an energy audit for certain sales. A projected DPE cannot take its place.
PRACTICAL ANSWERS
FAQ
What you may want to know before the appointment
Can I use the result in a listing?
You cannot show it as the home's current rating. Keep the home's existing condition distinct from the projected outcome after the works.
Does a projected DPE automatically qualify me for funding?
No. Each scheme has its own rules on eligibility, supporting documents and any required audit. Check the scheme before signing a contract for the works.
Can we look at more than one option?
Tell us which options you want to compare before we quote. Each needs enough detail to make the comparison useful.
When should I send the contractors' quotes?
As soon as you have detailed specifications. The equipment and materials affect the assumptions we use.
Is the new rating guaranteed?
No. It depends on the works actually carried out and the features we can verify afterwards.
Unsure about
your property?
If a report is difficult to follow, give us a call and we'll talk it through.
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