INTERVIEW. Any thermal renovation benefits from being accompanied, as explained by Audrey Zermati, director of strategy and external relations for the Effy group.
Interview by Bruno Monier Vinard
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Ie Dot: Why this type of renovation?
Audrey Zermati: Until then, this work was mainly motivated by the need to improve the comfort of one’s home (fight against the cold in winter and the heat in summer) and the need to save on one’s heating bill. But, since the new obligations of the energy performance diagnosis and the ban on renting thermal colanders, the argument of the valuation of the domestic good is more and more present in the speech of our customers. Today, an owner, occupant or lessor can no longer ignore the energy class of his home. Whether it is to rent it or sell it, this question will inevitably arise. Moreover, properties that have undergone energy renovation will have a definite advantage on the real estate transaction markets. All the more so when the thermal renovation is accompanied by an aesthetic improvement (renovation of the facade when insulation is integrated into its walls) or a gain in square meters (insulation of the attic to create an additional room) . A winning bet!
How to choose the right professionals?
The sector has experienced abuse and finding the right professional remains very anxiety-provoking for individuals. Changing a boiler or installing solar panels are technical works whose performance is expected at the end of the construction site. It is necessary to be attentive to several points before choosing the craftsmen. There is a special qualification for professionals carrying out this type of work: the “Recognized guarantor of the environment” qualification, essential to benefit from subsidies. It must be up to date and is separate for each type of work (wall insulation, change of heating system, etc.). It is necessary but it is however not sufficient. At Effy, we work with 3,600 professional partners across France, selected based on their financial strength and reputation through customer satisfaction surveys. This evaluation of the quality of the work is a guarantee of guaranteed service to our customers.
THE THERMAL RENOVATION PODIUM
How do I go about getting help?
This is where support becomes essential. Because, for certain works, aid can make it possible to finance up to 90% of the initial estimate. It’s not anecdotal. But you can also quickly become discouraged during the process of obtaining them if you are not well accompanied. Some aid must be requested before signing the estimate, others before starting work, and still others, such as local aid, upon presentation of the invoice at the end of the work. In addition, the work must meet certain technical criteria, and specific mentions must appear on the documents. Finally, like the regulatory obligations, these aids are constantly changing and it may also be relevant to combine certain works and achieve a performance to maximize them. Remember, any owner of a home more than two years old is entitled to aid for their renovation work. However, depending on his income, the composition of his household, whether it is a main or secondary residence, these subsidies can range from simple to triple. This is therefore the first element to check with professionals before starting. It is this aid simulation service that is today the most popular on our web platforms.§
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