Property surveys in Sainte-Hélène

Property surveys in Sainte-Hélène : what you need to know

Sainte-Hélène is a rural town in the Médoc, surrounded by pine forest. The village centre has old stone houses. Around it, traditional farmsteads and isolated houses are scattered through the clearings, while more recent estates have grown up near the centre. Properties often come with a large plot and outbuildings.

Old village houses built before 1 January 1949 need a CREP (lead report). For any building whose permit predates 1 July 1997, an asbestos survey applies, barns and sheds included. Gas and electrical installations over 15 years old must be inspected. Most houses are not connected to mains drainage: the septic system inspection must then be included in the sale file. To let, you need a DPE (Energy Performance Certificate) and the loi Boutin living area. A G-rated home cannot be let since 1 January 2025, and an F-rated home will be barred in 2028. A termite inspection is required in municipalities covered by a prefectoral order: we check the situation for your address.

In the ERP (risk statement), forest fire risk is central for a town surrounded by pines, depending on where the property stands. We also check shrink-swell clay and any brush-clearing obligations. Sainte-Hélène is 35 km from Mérignac: we group our trips to the Médoc so we can offer you a short lead time.