Property surveys in Saumos

Property surveys in Saumos : what you need to know

Saumos is a quiet village entirely surrounded by pine forest. Around the church and the centre you will find old stone houses, often with barns, workshops or former sheepfolds. Further out, recent detached houses sit on large wooded plots. Housing is sparse, with many outbuildings to account for when selling.

Outbuildings matter. A fibre-cement roof on a shed built before 1 July 1997 must be included in the asbestos survey. A village house built before 1 January 1949 needs a CREP (lead report). If heating runs on a gas boiler or the fuse board is over 15 years old, gas and electrical reports are required. A termite inspection is required in municipalities covered by a prefectoral order: we check the status of your address. Most homes have a private sewage system, inspected by the SPANC. To let, you need a DPE (Energy Performance Certificate) and the loi Boutin living area; G-rated homes have been banned from letting since 1 January 2025, and F-rated homes will be from 2028.

Depending on the property's location, the ERP (risk statement) may flag wildfire risk and clay shrink-swell. In Saumos we inspect the house and its outbuildings in the same visit, so your file is complete first time.