Your building expert in South-West France
Pre-purchase building surveys, renovation project support and long-term property monitoring for English-speaking owners in the Dordogne, Gironde, Lot-et-Garonne and Landes — plus all the mandatory French property diagnostics.
An expert at every stage of your property's life
Before you buy, during the works, and throughout the life of the building: independent technical support to protect your investment — in a system that can feel very different from home.
Pre-Purchase Building Survey
An independent technical survey before you sign. I assess the true condition of the property, spot hidden defects, cracks and damp, and cost the works ahead — so you can buy with confidence and negotiate the right price.
- True condition of structure, roof & damp
- Estimate of the works to anticipate
- Solid, evidence-based negotiation arguments
Renovation Project Support (AMO)
Your technical ally from the first quote to handover. I defend your interests when dealing with French builders: project brief, quote analysis, site monitoring and snagging. You stay in control, without the technical burden or the language barrier.
- Quote analysis & project scoping
- Independent site monitoring
- Handover of works & snagging list
Building Health Check
A subscription-based technical watch over your property — especially valuable if you live abroad part of the year. Periodic inspections, detailed reports and works planning to protect the value of your home and avoid nasty surprises.
- Periodic inspection visits
- A single, centralised technical record
- Works anticipated and budgeted ahead
Two more ways I can help
Full Project Management (MOE & OPC)
Don't want to run a French building site yourself? I design, tender, schedule and coordinate your entire renovation — covered by 10-year décennale insurance.
Learn moreFrench Property Diagnostics
Selling or letting in France? DPE, asbestos, lead, termites, gas, electrics… I carry out all the mandatory French surveys (the “DDT”) — and explain what they actually mean.
Learn morePhilippe Gouachon, your expert on the ground
Behind PG Home Consulting there is one person: me. No call centre, no middlemen. When you call, I answer. When a survey is carried out, I'm the one on site. And I write your report myself.
With more than 25 years of experience in French building and property, I regularly work with British and international owners buying, renovating or maintaining a home in the South-West — helping them make sound technical decisions in a system that isn't always easy to read from abroad.
OFIB FR certified building expert and certified for all the mandatory French property diagnostics, I handle every assignment personally, from the first conversation to the final report.
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150+ client reviews
A glimpse of recent assignments
Pre-purchase surveys, site monitoring and diagnostics: a look at the properties I work on across South-West France.
Why trust me with your French property?
Independent expertise and a personal, human approach at every step of your project.
Fully independent
No ties to estate agents, sellers or building firms. My only interest is yours.
25 years of experience
More than 25 years in French building and property. Field knowledge that makes the difference.
Clear advice
Plain explanations, no jargon — and help navigating the French system as a foreign owner.
One single contact
From first call to final report, you deal with me directly. No middlemen, no call centre.
Buying, renovating or maintaining a home in France?
Let's talk. The first conversation is free and without obligation — pre-purchase survey, renovation support or long-term monitoring.
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