A work catalogue is worth nothing unless each item carries the figure that will have to appear on the quote and then, unchanged, on the invoice. For fabric items that figure is the U-value of the completed element, judged against the standards for thermal elements in Approved Document L, not the thickness of the product delivered. For systems it is the SCOP and the design flow temperature on a heat pump, the standing heat loss on a cylinder, the design flow rates per room on ventilation. Under PAS 2035 the same figures have to survive from the assessment through to the handover pack. An item label with no figure attached to it is an item that will come back for evidence.
What is a work catalogue for in energy renovation in 2026?
Clarifying work items to better advise the client and avoid omissions during the visit
A catalogue works as a simple checklist. It helps you go through insulation, ventilation, heating, hot water and adjustments. The result is that you advise with more method and limit the "small omissions" that cost dearly in return visits. With stable labels, you also compare two renovation work plans faster.
Aligning your pricing with MaPrimeRénov' and the CEE: watch-points for 2026
In 2026, the catalogue helps you stick to the eligibility criteria. Systematically check RGE status, minimum performance (e.g. thermal resistance for insulation, seasonal efficiency for a heat pump) and the mandatory mentions on the quote and invoice. Same logic on the CEE side. Every standardised operation has its own conditions. A precise label avoids a rejected file.
Standardising your labels to save time from diagnosis to quote
When your work items are standardised, you reuse the same labels from diagnosis to technical visit, then to the quote. You save time, make quantities more reliable, and make it easier for the admin side to pick up. It's a bit like a well-labelled electrical panel. Everything becomes clearer, and therefore faster. Argile builds your own catalogue from the manufacturers' catalogues, with verified technical data and up-to-date prices.
The 90 types of work: how to classify them for a coherent renovation
Building envelope: insulation, windows, airtightness and thermal-bridge treatment
For a coherent renovation, first classify everything related to the envelope. Roof, walls, ground floors, then windows. Add airtightness and thermal-bridge treatment at the junctions. Objective: reduce losses before touching the heating.
Systems: heating, hot water, ventilation and controls
Once the envelope is under control, group the systems together. Heating, hot water, ventilation, then controls. Suitable ventilation limits moisture, and clean controls stabilise consumption. Aim for proper sizing of the generators, especially with a heat pump (see the heat-loss method).
Cross-cutting work: safety, moisture, site adaptation and renovation-related finishes
Keep a cross-cutting family for what shapes the job as a whole. Electrical and gas safety upgrades, treating infiltration and condensation, adapting access, protections, network rework. Then the renovation-related finishes. This is a controlled job that avoids callbacks.
Choosing the right work depending on the home: a simple prioritisation method
Identifying "energy sieve" homes and setting a logical order: envelope then systems
Start by identifying highly energy-hungry homes (low DPE rating, high bills, cold walls). For an effective renovation, keep a simple rule: envelope first. Treat the roof and loft, then walls and floors, and take care of ventilation. Once heat loss is under control, size heating and hot water as accurately as possible.
Adapting the catalogue to on-site constraints: accessibility, loft, networks, electrical power
On site, everything hinges on the details. On-site constraints: roof access, headroom in the loft, condition of the ducts, space for an outdoor unit, cable/pipe routing, type of emitters, and noise. Also check the available power at the electrical panel, especially before a heat pump.
Building tiered work plans: single measure or comprehensive renovation
Offer 2 or 3 clear options. Clear tiers. A "single measure" pathway to secure the budget, and a comprehensive renovation option to gain comfort and grants (MaPrimeRénov' and CEE) more quickly. With Argile, you compare gains, remaining cost and the order of work in a few minutes. The works chat builds the tier on demand when the need falls outside the standard set.
Turning your catalogue into signed quotes: pricing, grants and proof to provide
Fast pre-pricing: quantities, units, variants and options without spreading yourself thin
To move from catalogue to a clear quote, start from the right quantities. Measure surfaces and lengths, choose the unit that speaks to the client (m² insulated, linear metres of network, kW of heat pump). Offer at most 1 technical variant and 1 comfort option. The quote stays readable, and the renovation moves forward without back-and-forth.
Calculating and presenting grants (MaPrimeRénov', CEE) to secure the sale
Price the remaining cost with MaPrimeRénov' and the CEE. Present the amounts as estimates conditional on eligibility, compliance with the criteria, and the required documents. Also show the timeline: approval, completion, then payment request. You reduce hesitation at signing time.
RGE and compliance: documents, photos, technical data sheets and work traceability
To avoid a stalled file, prepare your template. Valid RGE certificate, detailed quote, invoices, technical data sheets and proof of performance. Add dated photos (before, during, after) and keep traceability. Inspections go more smoothly, and your client keeps trusting you.
How Argile helps you manage these 90 work types day to day
Energy diagnosis in under 5 minutes and work plans ready to explain
You carry out a quick energy diagnosis and get prioritised renovation work plans. Argile highlights the expected gains, the key work items (insulation, heating, ventilation) and a pitch ready to share with the client. You save time, and you keep control of the technical choices.
Feasibility analysis: technical constraints detected before the visit and priority work
Before travelling, Argile cross-references available data and identifies possible blocking points. Building type, surface area, current energy source, local constraints. You arrive at the visit with a list of priority work, and targeted questions to validate the solution on site.
Quotes and admin: quote generation with grants included and application management
Argile generates a clear quote, with grants (MaPrimeRénov' and CEE) already included according to the work plan retained. You secure RGE compliance, assemble the documents, and track the applications without a spreadsheet. The result: projects signed faster, without losing your evenings. To go further on grants, see our guide on grants (MaPrimeRénov' and CEE).
