Which inspection do you need?
New build and key handover
We review finishes, joinery and accessible installations to document issues before or after you receive the home.
Resale home before purchase
We check the observable condition of the home so you know the findings before deciding or negotiating.
Specific defect or claim
A visit focused on a specific issue, always with a technical expert report. Court attendance is contracted separately if needed.
Verify Home Inspector
Professional inspectors
We review accessible parts of the home systematically and document the issues observed. The exact scope depends on the property and the checks agreed.
When requesting a quote, tell us whether you are buying, receiving a new-build home or investigating a specific defect. Every inspection includes a technical expert report; the quote sets out the tests and any extras.
The tools used by our inspectors
Professional camera
High-quality photographic record for evidence and technical documentation.
Thermal camera
Detection of thermal bridges, energy loss and non-visible damp issues.
Signal meter
Meter for satellite and DTT signal quantity and level (SAT and DVB-S/S2/T/T2).
RF meter
Verification of electromagnetic field emissions in rooms and equipment.
Laser level
Checking plumb lines, alignments and flatness in finishes and joinery.
Laser distance meter
Detailed measurement checks to compare dimensions and surfaces.
Digital caliper
Precise measurement of thicknesses, gaps and a range of building elements.
Angles and level
Verification of slopes, inclinations and squareness in finishes and construction work.
UV light
Visual support to identify organic traces, repairs and hidden damp issues.
Moisture meter
Measurement of moisture concentration in finishes, walls, plasterboard and joinery.
Water pressure
Checking pressure and stability at the property’s consumption points.
Socket tester
Verification of polarity, earth connection, socket operation, voltage and RCD.
Sound level meter
Measurement of indoor and outdoor noise levels to detect critical points.
Ultrasonic detector
Detection of leaks and drips by amplifying sound within pipework.
Endoscopic camera
Internal inspection of cavities and ducts to confirm the source of issues.
Laser thermometer
Spot temperature readings to support the diagnosis of hot spots.
Do not be misled by unqualified inspectors
Judicial expert inspectors
Analysis of finishes and materials
We carefully review surfaces and materials with magnification tools to detect cracks, micro-fractures and workmanship defects in worktops, claddings and other finishes. This control helps document faults that may lead to future claims.
Verification of correct installation
We verify the levelling and correct installation of critical building elements in interior and exterior joinery. Poor installation can cause leaks, distortion or watertightness issues that can only be detected through technical measurement.
Detection of non-visible defects
Using specialised lighting techniques such as ultraviolet light, our inspectors detect hidden stains, leaks and defects that are not visible to the naked eye, helping to anticipate building issues before they become apparent.
New-build inspection: from review to claim
Inspecting a new home before accepting its finishes helps identify and document defects while you can still request repairs from the developer. In our experience, some inspections have found defects with estimated repair costs of €8,000 to €20,000. These are individual cases: the amount and any savings depend on the property and the response to the claim.
What we check during the visit
The inspector goes through the home room by room and, depending on access and the agreed scope, checks finishes, floors, wall tiles, walls, junctions, joints and sealants; joinery and enclosures; and accessible plumbing, electrical and telecommunications installations. Observed issues are recorded with photographs, measurements and non-invasive tests. Concealed installations or areas requiring dismantling, specialist testing or access to shared spaces need additional checks.
Technical expert report in PDF
Every inspection includes a technical expert report. It describes the findings and evidence, technically assesses defective work where appropriate, and may estimate repair costs if sufficient information is available. The project lead is a judicial expert in refurbishment and defective workmanship, and in fire and miscellaneous risks (IRD). The report can support negotiation or help a lawyer assess a claim. Court attendance and confirmation of the report are contracted separately.
Notifying the developer by burofax
With legal advice, the client can prepare a claim identifying the home, listing the defects, stating the remedy sought and attaching the report as a PDF. Correos lets you register with Mi Oficina, upload the PDF, enter the recipient and pay for the burofax online. Request certification of content and proof of delivery or acknowledgement of receipt, and keep the sending records. How to send a burofax online with Correos.
What the delivery proves and what happens next
Certification of content and proof of delivery can show what was communicated, to whom and when. A burofax does not by itself prove the developer’s liability or guarantee a repair or court outcome. A privately commissioned expert report can be submitted in civil proceedings, but the court assesses its evidential weight. If the developer does not respond or disagrees, the client can use the report to negotiate and ask a lawyer about the next steps and applicable deadlines. Sending the PDF alone should not be assumed to stop every time limit.
Legislation: Spanish Civil Procedure Act, articles 335, 336 and 348 (BOE) · Spanish Civil Code, article 1973 (BOE)
Legal deadlines for claims about defects in a home
Deadlines depend on the type of defect, the relevant date and the law governing the contract. A technical expert report helps document the facts but does not, by itself, extend legal deadlines.
New builds: liability for damage under the LOE
Article 17 of Spain’s Building Act (LOE) distinguishes damage caused by defective workmanship affecting finishes, for which the builder is liable (one year); damage affecting habitability (three years); and structural damage compromising the building’s strength and stability (ten years). These are periods during which material damage must occur. They run from acceptance of the works without reservations, or from correction of those reservations, not from delivery of the keys to the buyer.
New builds: deadline for bringing a claim
Under article 18 of the LOE, the action to enforce liability for that damage becomes time-barred two years after the damage occurs. This differs from the one, three and ten-year periods. Possible contractual claims are preserved.
Resale homes: hidden defects under the general Spanish Civil Code
Articles 1484–1490 govern significant hidden defects. In the circumstances provided by law, the buyer may seek rescission of the sale or a proportional price reduction. Actions under those articles expire six months after delivery of the property; time does not start when the defect is discovered.
When a regional civil law applies
The general Civil Code’s six-month period does not automatically apply to every sale. If the Civil Code of Catalonia governs the contract, articles 621-23 and 621-44 address lack of conformity: generally, the seller is liable for a lack of conformity existing on delivery and becoming apparent within the following three years; the actions expire three years after the buyer knows or could know of it, unless another law sets a different period. The contract, dates and applicable law must be checked in each case.
If you find a defect, keep the contract, the works acceptance record where relevant, correspondence and photographs. Seek a technical assessment and legal advice promptly to identify the appropriate claim and deadline.
Sources: Building Act 38/1999, articles 17 and 18 (BOE) · Spanish Civil Code, articles 1484–1490 (BOE) · Civil Code of Catalonia, articles 621-23 and 621-44 (BOE)
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01. Objectivity and impartiality
The opinion is based exclusively on verifiable technical facts. Both favourable and unfavourable aspects are assessed neutrally, without bias or interpretations aimed at “acting for one side”.
02. Professional independence
The expert intervention is carried out without pressure or outside interests. We do not accept instructions conditioned by the expected outcome or by expectations unrelated to technical assessment, always maintaining professional judgement.
03. Documentary rigour and integrity
The report is supported by traceable evidence: photographs, measurements and documented signs. Every conclusion is backed by verifiable proof, providing technical solidity and credibility before third parties.