How to properly prepare for an RGE audit? Everything you need to know about energy renovation

The RGE audit, a guarantee of quality energy renovation works

As part of the energy renovation of a dwelling, the RGE audit (Reconnu Garant de
l'Environnement) is an audit carried out by an RGE-certified expert. This certification acts
as a guarantee of a rigorous quality approach, aimed at proposing solutions eligible
for the various energy renovation support schemes.

In the eyes of private individuals, it is the assurance of works carried out in compliance with the technical
requirements and the rules linked to energy renovation. Moreover, it is an essential label
with a view to obtaining financial support such as "MaPrimeRénov'" or Energy
Saving Certificates (CEE).

If you are planning energy renovation works within your dwelling, this article will
enable you to better understand the challenges of the RGE audit and to know how to prepare
for it properly. It is very important to understand the importance of this audit in the process
of energy transition.

RITMOAudit supports professionals and private individuals in the success of their projects
by offering reliable technical audits and property diagnostics.

How does the RGE audit contribute to carrying out energy
renovations?

The RGE energy audit will make it possible to identify the energy renovation works to
be carried out. By calling on an RGE-certified auditor, landlords and buyers thus ensure
the quality and reliability of the information.

When energy renovations are planned, the RGE audit does not become a
mere administrative formality, but an examination that guarantees private individuals a quality control
over the works of the tradespeople and the auditor.

You should know that in order for a dwelling to benefit from public support such as MaPrimeRénov', the
works must imperatively be carried out by RGE-certified companies.

The professional will have previously been awarded this qualification following an audit. This one
will include an analysis of the working methods, the materials used and compliance with the energy transition.

The objectives and advantages of an RGE audit

An RGE audit aims to validate the compliance of energy renovation works.
In a nutshell, during an energy renovation project, this audit offers several
advantages:

• The guarantee of works carried out by the book, with a genuine objective of energy
  performance
• The protection of the private individual with the involvement of RGE experts, a guarantee of quality
• Facilitating access to State financial support
• A long-term monitoring of the quality of the projects

The difference between the initial RGE audit and the surveillance audit

There are two types of RGE audits: the initial audit and the surveillance audit.

The initial RGE audit is carried out on the first qualification application and will focus on
all the renovation works.

The surveillance audit may be carried out every 2 to 4 years in order to verify that the project,
even once completed, still complies with good practice in terms of energy
performance.

These two audits are mainly aimed at continually guaranteeing the quality of energy
renovations.

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At RITMOAudit, we provide you with RGE auditors who will know how to
support you as best as possible and who offer you genuine expertise concerning your
energy renovation projects.

You can thus call on us for all your questions or all your requests
for intervention. Do you need property diagnostics, an audit or
support for your renovation project? Call us now.