What Activ'expertise does

Activ'Expertise SAS is a French franchise network headquartered in Avignon that operates as the parent/licensor of 125+ independently owned diagnostic cabinets staffed by more than 200 certified real estate diagnosticians across France. The franchise provides legally mandated property diagnostic inspections required for real estate sale and rental transactions under French law, including DPE (Energy Performance Diagnosis), asbestos, lead (CREP), electrical, gas, termites, ERP (État des Risques et Pollutions), Carrez/Boutin surface measurements, and noise diagnostics. The network has expanded its catalog to include higher-complexity adjacencies such as energy audits, RE 2020 thermal studies, pre-work and pre-demolition asbestos detection, post-work visual examinations, and indoor air quality assessments, positioning itself as a comprehensive building compliance partner.

The core technical stack is centered on standardized diagnostic methodologies, regulatory compliance support, and customer-facing digital tools. Notable proprietary features include the Simulateur DPE 2026, a free online tool launched in September 2025 that helps property owners anticipate energy class impacts from the January 2026 electricity coefficient reform (2.3 to 1.9), and the Service Après Diag' post-diagnostic support offering. The marketing and franchise-recruitment infrastructure runs on standard web infrastructure (hosted by OVH), supported by content marketing across Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and X.

Activ'Expertise monetizes through a franchise model: revenue is generated by charging property owners for individual diagnostic packages (typically pay-as-you-go, quote-based pricing with no public list prices) at the franchisee level, with the parent entity capturing value through franchise fees, royalties, training, and brand licensing. Customer acquisition operates as both a direct-to-consumer channel (online quote requests routing to local franchise offices) and a B2B2C channel via prescribing partners including real estate agencies, notaries, and property managers. Key customers are property sellers and landlords needing compliant Technical Diagnostic Files (DDT), with secondary demand from renovation/construction professionals requiring pre-work diagnostics. The network has earned the Label Satisfaction Or and ranked #1 in Capital magazine's 2026 Diagnostic Immobilier category.

Name

Activ'expertise

Legal name

ACTIV'EXPERTISE

Website

https://activexpertise.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Activ'Expertise is a French franchise network of 125+ cabinets and 200+ certified diagnosticians delivering mandatory real estate diagnostic inspections (DPE, asbestos, lead, electrical, gas) for property sales, rentals, and renovations across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Property Diagnostics

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Appraisers (531320), Offices of Real Estate Appraisers (53132), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Real Estate (6500), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Appraisal Review & Quality Assurance Services (BPAJAKAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Move-In/Move-Out Inspection & Condition Documentation Coordination (HSAKAOAI), Insurance Replacement Cost & Damage/Loss Valuation (BPAJAKAL), Real Estate, Appraisal & Mortgage (Agent/Broker CE, Appraiser CE) (EDAAALAI)

Keywords

• Property diagnostics services
• Real estate inspections
• Energy performance assessment
• Asbestos testing services
• Electrical safety audits

Headquarters

HQ city

Morières-lès-avignon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Diagnostic inspection fees: Revenue is generated through fees charged to property owners for individual mandatory real estate diagnostic inspections, including DPE (energy performance), asbestos, lead, electrical, gas, termites, sound insulation (bruit), ERP (state of risks), and other legally required diagnostics for property sale and rental transactions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Activ'Expertise is a national franchise network of certified real estate diagnosticians providing mandatory technical property inspections required for property sales, rentals, and renovations in France. The network delivers diagnostics including DPE (energy performance), asbestos, lead, electrical, gas, termites, ERP, noise, and surface measurements through 125+ franchise offices staffed by 200+ certified diagnosticians. Customers request quotes online or contact their local franchise office directly.

Product overview

Activ'expertise operates as a national network of certified property diagnostic technicians (diagnostiqueurs immobiliers) providing mandatory technical inspections for real estate transactions. The core offering is a comprehensive portfolio of property diagnostic services essential for property sales, rentals, and renovations in France. The network provides DPE (energy performance), asbestos, electrical, gas, lead, noise, air quality, and thermal studies. Services are delivered through franchise locations across France, with the network recognized for franchise satisfaction (Label Satisfaction Or).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DPE : Diagnostic de Performance Énergétique Energy Performance Diagnosis evaluating a property's energy consumption for heating, hot water, and air conditioning and indicating greenhouse gas emissions; required for property sales and rentals in France.
• Diagnostic Amiante Asbestos diagnosis for properties built before July 1, 1997, involving visual examination and sampling of materials suspected of containing asbestos.
• Diagnostic Électricité Electrical installation diagnosis for properties with installations over 15 years old, checking for safety anomalies and compliance with NF standards.
• Diagnostic Gaz Gas installation diagnosis for properties with gas systems over 15 years old, identifying safety risks.
• Diagnostic Plomb (CREP) Lead diagnosis for properties built before January 1, 1949, measuring lead concentration in paint to protect occupant health.
• Audit Énergétique Comprehensive energy audit required for Class E properties being sold, providing detailed recommendations for energy improvements.
• ERP : État des Risques et Pollutions State of Risks and Pollution report informing buyers or tenants about natural and environmental risks in the property's zone (flood, seismic, etc.).
• Diagnostic Termites Termite inspection in designated infestation risk areas, verifying presence of wood-destroying insects.
• Surface privative (loi Carrez) Private area measurement per Carrez Law, calculating exact square footage of co-owned property being sold.
• Surface habitable (loi Boutin) Habitable surface measurement per Boutin Law for rental properties.
• Diagnostic Bruit Noise diagnosis assessing exposure to airport noise, integrated into ERP for properties near airports.
• Diagnostic Infiltrométrie Air infiltration diagnosis measuring building airtightness, often required for energy-efficient construction verification.
• QAI : Qualité de l'air Intérieur Indoor air quality assessment measuring pollutant levels in enclosed spaces.
• Repérage amiante avant travaux Asbestos detection required before renovation work on properties built before July 1997.
• Repérage amiante avant démolition Asbestos detection required before demolition of buildings constructed before July 1997.
• DTA : Dossier Technique Amiante Technical Asbestos File for buildings constructed before July 1997, documenting asbestos presence and condition in common areas.
• Calcul de Bbio Bioclimatic need index calculation for RT 2012/RE 2020 compliance, part of the thermal study process.
• Étude thermique Thermal study required before new construction, modeling project compliance with RT 2012 or RE 2020 thermal regulations.
• Attestation d'achèvement de travaux Work completion certificate attesting that constructed work complies with thermal regulations (RT 2012/RE 2020).
• Simulateur DPE 2026 (DPE 2026 Reform Simulator) Free online calculator tool that models the impact of the 2026 DPE electricity-coefficient reform on a property's future energy label, helping approximately 850,000 electrically-heated dwellings anticipate their reclassification.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90.4% franchisee satisfaction rate — 8 points above the 82.6% average for franchise networks
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DiagPresto: One of France's largest real estate diagnostic franchise networks with national coverage. Most directly comparable to Activ'Expertise in service portfolio, franchise model, and target customer base (property owners, agencies, notaries).
• AC Environnement: France-based network specializing in asbestos, lead, and environmental diagnostics with significant overlap on Activ'Expertise's pre-work and pre-demolition inspection lines. Comparable customer segments in construction and renovation.
• Allodiagnostic: French franchise network of certified real estate diagnosticians offering the same mandatory diagnostic suite (DPE, asbestos, lead, electrical, gas). Direct competitor for franchisee recruitment and end-customer transactions.
• Dimmo Diagnostic: French franchise network offering mandatory real estate diagnostics. Directly comparable service offering and customer base, particularly in regional markets where Activ'Expertise also operates.
• Agenda Diagnostics: Established French diagnostic franchise network (part of Groupe Agenda) with a similar national footprint and full mandatory diagnostic offering. Competes head-to-head with Activ'Expertise on brand recognition, agency prescriptions, and franchisee satisfaction.
• Check Diagnostics: French franchise network of certified real estate diagnosticians. Comparable business model, geographic focus, and customer mix to Activ'Expertise.
• Diagad: French real estate diagnostic network offering the full mandatory diagnostic portfolio. Direct franchise-style competitor serving the same property seller/landlord segments.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) incumbent offering real estate and building diagnostics as part of a much broader compliance portfolio. Overlaps with Activ'Expertise on DPE and technical building assessments but at much larger scale and different go-to-market.
• Apave: French TIC group active in building and real estate technical inspection. Competes with Activ'Expertise primarily on technical/regulated diagnostics for B2B and large-account clients.
• Socotec: Major French TIC group providing real estate diagnostics, construction compliance, and energy audits. Larger and more diversified than Activ'Expertise but competes on overlapping services (DPE, audits, construction diagnostics) for institutional and B2B clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/Activ_Expertise
• Facebookfacebook.com/ActivExpertiseFrance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/activexpertise
• Instagraminstagram.com/activexpertisefrance/?hl=fr

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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