Home inspections in Mijas

It is a technical review carried out by a locally registered architect to assess the true condition of a property before purchase or handover. We analyse potential damage, construction defects and hidden problems that are not visible to the naked eye, so you know exactly what state the property is in.

A valuation is requested by the bank to determine the market value of the property. An inspection, on the other hand, is requested by you to find out its real condition. While a valuer analyses prices, we analyse the property in detail to identify potential problems.

We review over 150 key elements of the property, including structure, installations (electrics, plumbing, HVAC, hot water), finishes (floors, joinery, windows, tiling) and aspects related to insulation and energy efficiency. The aim is to give you a complete and clear picture of the property's condition, including detailed photographs.

The inspection usually takes between 1.5 and 3 hours, depending on the size of the property. You will receive the full report within 24 to 48 hours, so you can make decisions without delay — because in the property market, time is of the essence.

Because many important problems are not visible to the naked eye. Damp, defective installations or even structural cracks can be hidden behind recent finishes. An inspection allows these problems to be identified before you make a decision.

Absolutely. If problems are identified, you will have an objective technical basis to negotiate the price or request repairs before completing the purchase. This can result in significant savings or help you avoid future surprises.

Yes. We operate entirely independently, with no ties whatsoever to estate agents, vendors or any other parties involved in the transaction. Our sole aim is to provide you with an objective technical assessment of the true condition of the property, so you can make decisions with complete confidence.

We use specific technical instruments including thermal cameras, endoscopic cameras, material moisture meter, voltage tester, electrical protection tester, gas leak detector, structured cabling tester and verifier for ICT networks, field strength meter and television signal analyser, digital level and sound level meter, combined with the expertise and experience of the architect. This allows us to identify hidden defects that would not be detected during a conventional viewing.

It is not required by law, but it is essential for your peace of mind. Most important problems are not detected during a standard viewing and can result in significant costs once the purchase has been completed. An inspection allows you to make the decision with real information and avoid surprises.

More than a cost, it is an investment: identifying damp or an electrical fault before buying can save you thousands of euros in future repairs. The price varies depending on the type and size of the property. Contact us for a quick, personalised, no-obligation quote.

We don't provide cost estimates — our role is to deliver a rigorous, independent technical assessment. With the report you will be able to request accurate quotes for each item of work required.

We specialise in the Costa del Sol, with experience across municipalities including Málaga, Marbella, Benalmádena, Torremolinos, Estepona, Mijas or Fuengirola among others. We know the common pathologies of the area, which allows us to identify problems specific to the local environment.

It is not necessary. The report is clear, visual and easy to understand, so you will be able to fully assess the condition of the property even if you were not present during the visit.

It is a thorough technical audit carried out by an independent architect at the moment the developer hands over the keys to your new home. Our job is to check meticulously that every detail meets the agreed quality specifications and required construction standards. We produce a formal report (snagging list) that legally commits the developer to rectifying all defects before or immediately after you move in.

The ideal moment is just before signing the title deeds and the handover document (acta de entrega). In any case, the sooner the better — the longer you wait, the more complex it becomes to hold the developer accountable. Contact us as soon as the developer gives you an estimated date. Ideally, schedule the inspection 48 to 72 hours before signing so you have the technical report in hand when you meet the notary.

By law, the developer is obliged to hand over the property in perfect condition. The Spanish Building Act (Ley de Ordenación de la Edificación — LOE) establishes clear warranty periods that begin from the handover date: 1 year for finishing defects (paintwork, tiling, joinery); 3 years for defects affecting habitability (damp, thermal or acoustic insulation, plumbing or electrical installations); and 10 years for structural defects (beams, foundations). Having a professional technical report from day one is your strongest legal protection for enforcing these warranties.

You can walk through the property and note obvious issues, but a professional inspection goes much further. We check over 150 critical points that are invisible to the naked eye, using advanced technology including thermal cameras to detect hidden damp or thermal bridges, electrical testers to verify installation safety, sound level meters, plumb gauges and other specialist instruments. Developers are experts at presenting properties impeccably; as registered architects, we know exactly where real problems hide.

Yes, we are specialists in the area. We cover the entire Costa del Sol including Marbella, Málaga, Benalmádena, Torremolinos, Estepona, Benahavís, Mijas or Fuengirola among others. As local architects, we have an in-depth knowledge of the local climate, material behaviour, common defects and construction standards in the area — and critically, the working practices of the main developers operating on the Costa del Sol.