Property surveys in Gaillan-en-Médoc

Property surveys in Gaillan-en-Médoc : what you need to know

Gaillan-en-Médoc sits next to Lesparre, and its housing reflects that. The old centre and hamlets keep stone houses, barns and a few wine stores linked to the Médoc appellation vineyards. But a large share of the homes are detached houses built in stages, from the 1970s to today. To the west, houses run up to the forest.

Many houses here predate 1 July 1997: in that case an asbestos survey is mandatory for a sale, including a fibre-cement garage or shed. Older houses built before 1 January 1949 need a CREP (lead report). Gas and electrical installations over 15 years old are inspected, which covers most homes from the 1980s and 1990s. Without mains drainage, a private septic system inspection must be provided. For a let, plan for the loi Boutin living area and a DPE (Energy Performance Certificate). A G-rated home can no longer be let since 1 January 2025; F-rated homes will be affected from 2028. A termite inspection is required in municipalities covered by a prefectoral order: we check the status of your address.

Depending on the property's location, the ERP (risk statement) may mention wildfire for areas bordering the pines, clay shrink-swell and, in places, flooding near the marshes. For a detached house the visit usually takes a morning, and you get your reports quickly for the preliminary sale agreement.