France maintenance price index: residential (IPEA)
France maintenance price index: residential (IPEA) stood at 121 in Q2 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Construction prices table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 1999 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Construction prices table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price index for maintenance and improvement of buildings - Residential - IPEA (CPA 43 excluding 43.1) | 121 | 119.8 | 118.8 | 118.5 | 118.5 | 117.9 | 117.4 | 117.3 | 117.2 | 117.1 | |
| Price index for maintenance and improvement of buildings - Non residential - CPF 43.21 - Electrical installation | 116.9 | 116.2 | 115.1 | 114.2 | 114.5 | 114.1 | 112.6 | 112.4 | 112.3 | 112.3 | |
| Price index for maintenance and improvement of buildings - Residential - CPF 43.21 - Electrical installation | 113.6 | 113.2 | 112.9 | 112.8 | 110.6 | 110.8 | 110.7 | 110.9 | 110.9 | 110.9 |
Understanding france maintenance price index: residential (IPEA)
Pricing dynamics for contractual services dedicated to the repair, upkeep, and thermal or structural improvement of housing units are tracked exclusively within this collection. The index reflects billing variations reported by craftspeople and specialised renovation firms operating on single-family homes and apartment blocks, leaving aside commercial structures and industrial warehouses. This residential focus ensures that the measure directly mirrors household capital outlays for home refurbishments, energy-efficiency retrofits, and routine structural maintenance.
Evaluating short-term shifts requires accounting for seasonal remodeling surges typically observed during warmer months, making year-on-year comparisons analytically superior for discerning true trend directions. Early provisional figures face regular revisions as statistical authorities process late questionnaire returns from independent trade artisans. Analysts frequently err by comparing these household-facing renovation costs directly with residential real estate purchase prices, failing to distinguish between the cost of building services and the underlying land value embedded in property transactions.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific types of properties fall under the residential maintenance classification?
- Single-family houses, multi-family apartment blocks, and associated domestic housing structures are included in this metric.
- Do seasonal weather patterns influence residential repair price movements?
- Yes, remodeling activity tends to peak during warmer quarters, making annual comparisons necessary to smooth out seasonal distortions.
- Can this index be used to track changes in overall residential property values?
- No, it measures only the service and material costs of home repairs and renovations, excluding land values and real estate market prices.