Argile is energy retrofit software for contracting firms, carrying a job from the initial assessment through to the invoice without re-entering data. Its workflow rests on five pillars: a pre-assessment of the home in under five minutes, comparison of several work plans built on the same costed baseline, calculation of the funding available, production of a compliant quote and follow-up on site. What it targets is the administrative time of a retrofit business, of the order of ten hours a week.
Pillar: setting up a fast, reliable energy diagnosis from the first contact
Qualifying the home in under 5 minutes to frame the rest of the project
From the very first call, you set up a pre-diagnosis in 5 minutes with a few simple pieces of information. Year of construction, surface area, heating, visible insulation, bills if available. The goal isn't to replace a DPE or an audit, but to frame the level of ambition and the constraints before the visit.
Comparing several work scenarios without starting from scratch
You test 2 or 3 scenarios without redoing every calculation. Insulation, ventilation, then heating. In 2026, this is a real asset for steering towards a cost-effective single measure or a comprehensive renovation, depending on grant eligibility and the reality of the building.
Giving the client a first clear view of energy gains and budget
You share a first overview. Estimated gains, priorities, and a rough budget. This creates a shared direction and avoids off-target quotes. You apply Argile's 5 pillars for simplifying energy renovation, with a costed baseline that's understandable and actionable from the start.
Pillar: securing technical feasibility before the visit and avoiding unpleasant surprises
Identifying address-level constraints (building, environment, local rules) using open data
Before travelling, do a first filter with public data. Land register and aerial photos to understand volumes and access. Géoportail de l'urbanisme for the local land-use plan, easements, heritage zones. Géorisques for flooding, clay soil, radon. Within Argile's 5 pillars for simplifying energy renovation, this identification step avoids proposing an impossible solution.
Prioritising the work that really matters: insulation, ventilation, heating
To avoid heating the birds, keep a logical order. First the envelope, loft, walls, floors, then suitable ventilation. Only after that do you size the heating, heat pump or otherwise, based on reduced needs. You secure comfort and limit unnecessary equipment costs. To frame this logic, you can rely on renovation priorities.
Preparing the technical visit with a concrete checklist
- Measurements, ceiling heights, condition of existing insulation.
- Network routing, possible locations for mechanical ventilation and heat-pump units.
- Electrical panel, condensate drainage, noise and neighbourhood.
- Site access, storage, condominium or ABF constraints.
Pillar: structuring design with 3D reconstruction and a well-documented technical visit
Capturing useful information at the right time to limit repeat visits
On site, the rule is simple. What you don't capture straight away, you pay for again in return visits. With a 3D reconstruction of the building during the visit, which turns calibration, measurements and volumes into usable input for take-offs and sizing, you secure the key points: volumes, access, networks, emitters, ventilation, installation constraints. Everything that determines the solution and the quote.
Standardising your surveys (photos, measurements, notes) to work better as a team
When each team surveys their own way, time is lost piecing things back together. A single format for photos, measurements and notes, plus a clear naming system, makes the file readable. You gain consistency on site and can delegate without stress, even remotely.
Turning the visit into a file ready for pricing and admin
The goal is a file that's ready to price and ready to prove. 3D plans, surface areas, outputs, planned product references, timestamped photos. This foundation is what makes it easier to be eligible for the 2026 grants, MaPrimeRénov' and CEE, and reduces blockages. Within Argile's 5 pillars for simplifying energy renovation, this is the moment when the visit becomes an actionable file.
Pillar: pricing and selling faster with clear quotes that include 2026 grants
Moving from pre-pricing to a detailed quote with items the client can understand
Within Argile's 5 pillars for simplifying energy renovation, the goal is simple. Start from a quick pre-price and move to a quote with clear, justifiable items: surface areas, quantities, labour, materials, target performance. The client sees what's included, and you reduce the back-and-forths that block signature.
Including MaPrimeRénov' and CEE in the quote to remove barriers to signature in 2026
In 2026, the quote wins when it speaks in net terms. Show the estimate for MaPrimeRénov' grants and CEE bonuses, and above all the remaining cost. State the key conditions, for example the eligibility of the work, the use of an RGE-certified professional, and the fact that the application must be prepared before the job starts.
Showcasing comprehensive renovation with options and variants without complicating your offer
Propose a coherent base, then 2 readable variants. A "priority" option and a "performance" option. Insulation, ventilation and heating are presented as a whole. With readable options, you sell more value without giving the impression of an overloaded line list. To guide your clients, you can also clarify the comprehensive renovation vs single measure approach.
Pillar: lightening the admin load and making the RGE journey reliable through to the start of work
Gathering documents and tracking the progress of applications without wasting time
Within Argile's 5 pillars for simplifying energy renovation, the idea is simple. Centralise everything from the first contact. Useful documents such as ID, bank details, tax notice, the DPE or the audit, quotes, then correspondence. You see where MaPrimeRénov' and the CEE stand, who needs to sign what, and what's missing.
Reducing file errors that block grants and delay the job
A file often gets blocked over details. Inconsistent dates, non-compliant quotes, incorrectly recorded surface area, a missing RGE mention, or a poorly completed CEE sworn statement. With a step-by-step check, you aim for zero omissions before submission. The result: fewer returns, fewer delays. To go further, find the file errors to avoid on the MaPrimeRénov' side.
Keeping simple traceability: study, quote, supporting documents and key milestones
In 2026, traceability saves time when there's an inspection or a client question. You keep the study, the scenarios, the signed quote, the invoices, the supporting documents, photos if needed, and the milestones all in one place. A clear record, like a wiring diagram, to start the job with peace of mind.
