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Electrical inspection in Brussels

Official RGIE report through a body accredited by SPF Économie. From €200 based on surface, report within 48 hours, a clean file before sale or commissioning.

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The electrical inspection checks whether the installation complies with the RGIE. Sertic charges €200 up to 400 m², €260 from 401 to 600 m², then €60 for each additional 200 m² band.

What is the electrical inspection for?

The electrical inspection checks whether the installation complies with the RGIE (General Regulation on Electrical Installations) of SPF Économie. The panel, circuits, grounding, 30 mA and 300 mA residual-current devices and safety points are reviewed against a standardised checklist.

At the end you receive an official report signed by the accredited body. The real goal is not just getting a PDF, but knowing whether the file actually stands up before a notary at sale, before the distributor at commissioning, or before heavier works. For a domestic installation predating 1 October 1981 sold non-compliant, the buyer has 18 months to bring it into compliance.

Since 1 April 2026, RGIE Book 1 also covers direct-current earthing arrangements, including batteries and photovoltaic panels. Disclose this equipment and keep its documentation in the electrical file.

Source : SPF Économie — Royal Decree du 8 September 2019, Belgian Official Gazette 28 October 2019

Inspector checking an electrical panel in Brussels

Why get an electrical inspection?

Often useful before a sale

For a sale, the electrical file needs to be clear. The inspection makes it obvious what is compliant, what is not and what still needs to be fixed.

Full inspection

The inspection covers the board, circuits, grounding, protections, cable sections and the key safety points.

Official report

You leave with a report you can actually use in the file, not with vague verbal comments.

How does the inspection work?

Three steps: instant surface-based pricing, a full RGIE inspection by an accredited body and the official report within 48 hours.

1

Request your quote

Choose your commune and enter the surface to receive the price in 2 minutes. No commitment, amount announced before the visit.

2

The accredited body visits the property

A body accredited by SPF Économie checks the full installation against the RGIE: panel, circuits, grounding, 30 mA and 300 mA differentials, sockets, bathroom and equipotential bonding. Visit lasts 30 min to 1h30.

3

Receive your report

The official report arrives within 48 hours with the compliant/non-compliant status and, in case of non-compliance, the precise list of points to fix.

What is checked during the inspection?

Structured inspection following the official RGIE checklist — every circuit and every safety device is tested.

Electrical panel and breakers (rating, condition, labelling)
Grounding (continuity, ohmic value)
300 mA (general) and 30 mA (wet-zone) residual-current protections
Cable sections and protections per circuit
Sockets and switches (condition, polarity)
Bathroom zones: volumes 0, 1, 2 and equipotential bonding
Main and supplementary equipotential bonding
Overall condition of the wiring and conduits

Frequently asked questions — Electrical inspection

Key facts: inspections cover new installations, major changes and sale duties that depend on the age and completeness of the file. An accredited body performs the inspection. Pricing starts at €200.

When is an electrical inspection required?
For a new installation before use and after a major change or extension. At sale, a domestic installation predating 1 October 1981 must be inspected. For one adapted after that date, the seller transfers the complete electrical file; a new inspection is required if the file is lost, incomplete or non-compliant.
Can you sell with a non-compliant report?
For a domestic installation predating 1 October 1981, a negative sale report does not prevent the deed and the buyer gets 18 months. For a later adapted installation whose file must be rebuilt, a negative inspection starts a 12-month period and the buyer may take over responsibility if the deed records this.
How long does the inspection take?
Allow 30 to 45 minutes for a studio or standard apartment, 1 hour for a house, up to 1h30 for a complex installation or an old fuse panel. The visit covers all circuits, not just the panel.
How much does an electrical inspection cost in Brussels?
At Sertic, the electrical inspection is €200 incl. VAT up to 400 m² and €260 from 401 to 600 m², then €60 for each additional 200 m² band. Building prices depend on meter count. PEB + electrical combo: €50 discount.
Does the electrical inspection replace the PEB certificate?
No, they are two independent files. The PEB rates the energy performance of the dwelling (heating, insulation, ventilation). The electrical inspection checks RGIE compliance (safety, grounding, protections). Both can be required at sale.
What happens if the installation is non-compliant?
The report lists the points to fix precisely (often: adding a 30 mA differential, insufficient grounding, unprotected circuits). Once an electrician has done the works, a new inspection is requested to validate compliance.

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Regional comparison

RGIE / AREI: federal SPF Économie framework, but sale obligations and the 18-month grace period compared across Brussels, Wallonia, Flanders.

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Services and guides by region

Brussels is covered, selected Walloon areas are open and Flanders remains a guide with availability to confirm.

Covered area

Brussels

Services are already live with local pages, practical guides and the main dossier journeys.

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Open area

Wallonia

Services are already open in several cities with a distinct regional framework and practical guides.

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Regional guide

Flanders

EPC, AREI and asbestos certificate guide; availability must be confirmed before ordering.

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Official sources

The public regulators referenced by our reports. We are not affiliated with these organisations.

Legal basis

The texts this service rests on, with their date and reference. We cite them so you can read them, not so you take our word for it.

  • Royal Decree du 8 September 2019RGIE

    Arrêté royal établissant le Livre 1 sur les installations électriques à basse et très basse tension, le Livre 2 sur les installations à haute tension et le Livre 3 sur le transport et la distribution d'énergie électrique

    Book 1 sets the safety requirements for low- and extra-low-voltage installations. The official consolidated version includes the Royal Decree of 6 October 2025, applicable since 1 April 2026, concerning direct-current installations.

    Belgian Official Gazette of 28 October 2019in force on 1 June 2020SPF Économie

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