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What is the Maisons de Qualité not-for-profit organization?
Maisons de Qualité is a not-for-profit body run according to the loi 1901 law, founded in 1993 on the initiative of family and consumer groups. The Association Maisons de Qualité contains equal numbers of individuals representing consumers’ interests and the interests of the construction industry.
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What is its role?
It selects construction firms to build quality detached homes for you and offers you advice and guidance over the entire duration of your house-building project.
How does it operate?
Supported by both state-based and private partners, Maisons de Qualité acts as the guarantor for a Quality Charter that aims to help all players in the construction industry to move forward.
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The main commitments
Offering you advice and guidance for the entire duration of your project.
A listening ear, monitoring your project, being always there for you... certified house builders are committed to accompanying you along every step of the way of your home-building project.
Proving their reliability and solvency.
The strictest internal checks, the ‘contrat de construction’ contract, a proven record of financial good health... our certified house builders are reliable, solvent businesses.
Guaranteeing you the best materials and quality craftsmanship.
Quality materials, the best machinery and tools, a carefully chosen and regularly-monitored team of professionals, eco-friendly designs... our certified house builders are committed to ensuring their employees are abreast with all the latest legal requirements and regulations.
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What are the advantages of the organization?
A stringent Quality Charter offers you more peace of mind
Based on a stringent Quality Charter, the Maisons de Qualité organization selects its construction firm members after 6 audits carried out by qualified experts. The organization decides whether or not to award the Maisons de Qualité quality label to the businesses in question and performs regular annual audits to monitor the situation.
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A technical audit
Building site visits. |
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A financial audit
Assessment of the construction firm’s last 2 end of year results. |
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A legal audit
An examination of contracts, documentation relating to planning permission and plans drawn up by the construction firm. |
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An audit of the corporate structure of the business
Meetings with the company CEO and staff.. |
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A thermal/energy use audit
Checking on compliance with the energy use regulations in force |
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A customer satisfaction survey
Telephone interviews with customers who have moved into houses finished by the construction firm over the past 12 months. |
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By dint of their possession of the ‘Agréé Maisons de Qualité ‘ quality label and through their membership of the Maisons de Qualité not-for-profit body alongside family and consumer groups, Maisons Traditionnelles and Sud Habitat demonstrate their desire to offer even more cast-iron guarantees to the buyers of detached homes and the families that will live in these homes.
This quality label is a real asset for all businesses that come under its umbrella because it represents a collection of values and proven excellence, both of which have been tested and validated by trusted and recognized bodies.
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