PIGNON GASCON

What PIGNON GASCON does

Pignon Gascon is a privately held artisan construction company headquartered in Valence-sur-Baïse, Gers, France (SIRET 48028462900056). The company specializes in the restoration and renovation of traditional heritage buildings — including Châteaux, manor houses, Bastides, and stone and half-timbered (colombage) structures — across three departments in southwest France: Gers (32), Lot-et-Garonne (47), and Landes (40).

The company delivers projects through an in-house multidisciplinary team covering all major trades: structural masonry and carpentry, traditional oak timber framing and roofing, interior joinery, kitchen and bathroom installation, tiling, painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, exterior landscaping, and swimming pool construction. Service offerings are organized around five core categories — Structural Work/Carpentry/Roofing, Interior Design, Exterior Landscaping, Installation Services, and Pre-Project Design — supplemented by specialized heritage restoration expertise using authentic traditional techniques and materials. The technology stack is conventional: a Joomla-based bilingual (French/English) website with standard Google services, no proprietary software, and no API.

Pignon Gascon operates a direct sales, relationship-based go-to-market model with no formal marketing apparatus. Customer acquisition relies on referrals, word-of-mouth, and long-term relationships, supported by on-site testimonials. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts with custom quote-based pricing, billed as multi-year engagements. The customer base consists of individual heritage property owners in southwest France, with no disclosed institutional or commercial clients. Publishing Director Jo Nadin is the only identified member of management, and the company has no subsidiaries, no funding history, and no public ownership.

Name

PIGNON GASCON

Legal name

PIGNON GASCON

Website

https://pignongascon.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pignon Gascon is a privately held French artisan construction firm specializing in heritage restoration of châteaux, manor houses, and traditional stone and half-timbered buildings across three departments in southwest France. It delivers projects through an in-house multidisciplinary team spanning all major trades, serving individual property owners on a project-based, quote-priced basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heritage Building Restoration and Renovation Services

NAICS

Masonry Contractors (238140), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Full Gut Renovation (Studs-Out Remodel) (HSAPAEAA)

Keywords

• Heritage building restoration
• Traditional construction services
• Residential renovation services
• Artisan masonry carpentry
• Property renovation contractor

Headquarters

HQ city

Valence-sur-Baïse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Construction and Renovation Services: Full-service building company offering comprehensive renovation and restoration services for heritage buildings. Revenue generated through project-based contracts for structural work, interiors, exteriors, and installation services. Services provided from concept through completion with in-house team of multiple trades.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Pignon Gascon is an artisan building company that delivers comprehensive renovation and heritage restoration services for traditional properties in southwest France. The company brings together a multidisciplinary in-house team covering masonry, carpentry, roofing, plumbing, electrical, painting, tiling, and landscaping, enabling end-to-end project delivery from design through completion. Its core specialization is the restoration of châteaux, manor houses, bastides, and half-timbered (colombage) structures using authentic traditional techniques and materials.

Product overview

Pignon Gascon is a multi-trade construction company offering comprehensive building renovation and restoration services as a single unified offering. The company brings together all trades under one roof to deliver complete renovation projects. The core service portfolio includes: (1) Structural Work, Carpentry and Roofing covering masonry, stonework, traditional oak timber framing, and roofing with traditional tiles; (2) Interior Design including joinery, kitchen and bathroom installation, tiling, and painting; (3) Exterior Landscaping featuring swimming pool construction, earthwork, garden creation, and outdoor structures; (4) Installation Services for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and sanitation; (5) Project Design for pre-construction planning and permit assistance. The company's primary specialization is heritage restoration of traditional Gascon buildings including Châteaux, manor houses, and half-timbered structures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gros œuvre, Charpente et Couverture (Structural Work, Carpentry and Roofing) Specialist structural work, carpentry, and roofing services covering construction and restoration of walls, facades, and stone or brick structures, traditional oak timber framing, and installation of various roof tiles with zinc work. Targeted at heritage property owners and residential clients undertaking comprehensive renovation projects in southwest France.
• Aménagement des intérieurs (Interior Design) Interior renovation services including custom carpentry (doors, windows, shutters, wooden staircases), complete kitchen and bathroom installation, tiling, plastering, painting, and flooring using traditional materials like travertine stone and terracotta tiles. Targeted at homeowners seeking authentic interior finishes in heritage and residential properties.
• Aménagement des extérieurs (Exterior Landscaping) Outdoor space creation and landscaping including swimming pool construction (carbon-ceramic shell and traditional masonry), earthwork, garden creation, paving, terracing, and installation of pergolas, verandas, and garden structures. Targeted at property owners seeking complete outdoor amenity upgrades.
• Installation et service (Plumbing, Electrician, Heating, Sanitation) Installation and renovation services for air conditioning, heating systems (heat pumps, gas/oil boilers), plumbing networks, complete bathroom and kitchen installation, electrical work, solar panels, alarm systems, and sanitation/septic systems. Targeted at property owners requiring integrated mechanical and electrical installations as part of renovation projects.
• Design avant projet (Project Design) Pre-project design and architectural planning services including design consultation, technical drawings with floorplans, elevations, and sections, plus assistance with administrative formalities such as planning applications and building permits. Targeted at property owners beginning renovation or restoration projects who need professional design and permitting support.
• Restauration de patrimoine (Heritage Restoration) Specialized restoration of traditional buildings including châteaux, manor houses, country houses, and traditional stone and half-timbered (colombage) structures, using traditional techniques and materials to preserve historical authenticity. Targeted at heritage property owners seeking authentic restoration that respects original construction methods and historical character.

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• Hemea: French proptech/renovation platform focused on simplifying home renovation for property owners, including heritage and older properties. Comparable in targeting property owners seeking coordinated renovation, though Hemea is a marketplace/platform model while Pignon Gascon executes the work directly.

Broad incumbents

• Hexaôm (formerly Maisons France Confort): France's largest homebuilder with national coverage, primarily in new construction but also active in renovation. Relevant as a broad incumbent in the residential construction space; differs from Pignon Gascon in scale (publicly listed, national), focus (new builds), and absence of heritage craft specialization.
• Bouygues Bâtiment France (Bouygues Construction): Major French construction group with residential building and renovation activities across France. Relevant broad incumbent in residential construction; Pignon Gascon's heritage specialization and regional scale contrast sharply with Bouygues' national industrial scope.
• La Maison Saint-Gobain: Saint-Gobain's residential renovation brand offering coordinated home improvement services across France. Comparable in providing multi-trade residential services to homeowners, but operates as a broad national offering under a major building materials conglomerate rather than as a regional artisan specialist.

Others

• Leroy Merlin France: France's leading home improvement and renovation retailer, part of ADEO Group, offering products and increasingly installation services for home renovation. Adjacent to Pignon Gascon's customer base (DIY-inclined and renovation-oriented homeowners), but operates at the retail/materials layer rather than as an integrated contractor.
• Compagnons du Devoir et du Tour de France: Historic French guild and training organization dedicated to preserving and transmitting traditional craftsmanship across building trades including masonry, carpentry, and roofing. Comparable through the shared focus on traditional artisan techniques in heritage construction; differs in being a training/guild organization rather than a commercial contractor.
• Mr.Bricolage: French retail chain selling DIY and renovation products with associated installation services. Adjacent ecosystem participant serving the same homeowner renovation market; not a direct competitor as Mr.Bricolage primarily sells materials and basic installation while Pignon Gascon delivers full design-build projects.

Direct peers

• illiCO travaux: French home renovation franchise connecting homeowners with qualified local artisans across multiple trades. Directly comparable to Pignon Gascon's multi-trade, project-based residential renovation model, though operating at national scale via franchise network rather than a single regional team.
• Camif Habitat: French home renovation specialist managing end-to-end residential renovation projects with a network of local artisans. Comparable business model - single point of accountability coordinating trades for whole-home renovations - though Camif operates nationally while Pignon Gascon is regionally concentrated.
• Artisans de France / Artisans d'Exception: Network of certified French heritage artisans specializing in traditional restoration of historic buildings. Most directly comparable peer in terms of heritage restoration focus and artisan craft credentials; differs by being a curated network rather than a single integrated multi-trade firm.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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