I inspect the home you are about to buy and explain its condition, the repairs worth planning for and the questions to settle before you sign.
Almería, Granada and Málaga · From 345 € VAT included · Report within 48 hours · Pay on delivery
5,0 · 46 reviews
BEFORE YOU BUY
One technical visit. Clear answers. A report to help you decide.
I check its condition and services, and the accessible common areas too.
At the end, we go through what matters. On site or by phone.
Photographs, priorities and recommendations. Signed by me, within 48 hours.
Photos of the three steps: AI recreations.
So you know what you are buying.
And which repairs to plan for.
You pay when you receive the report
WHAT WE INSPECT
The whole home, area by area, each with the question that matters. In a flat, also the accessible common areas; in a villa or country house, the plot as well.
Tap a number on the drawing to see what I check there.
Rising damp, rain getting in, a leaking pipe or condensation? Some are easy to cure and some are not; much of what looks like damp is condensation.
Where it is, where it comes from and what kind it is: stains, tide marks, blistered paint and salts, with a thermal camera and moisture meter.
Structural or cosmetic? Is it still moving? And, above all, why did it appear?
Shape, direction and width, with a crack gauge; ceilings, beams or floors that deflect. And the cause, which is sometimes outside the house: the ground or water next to the foundations.
Working today is not the whole story: age matters. Is it earthed, and does it have an RCD?
Consumer unit, RCDs and earthing, with an electrical tester; iron or lead pipes, water pressure and drains, visible gas and air conditioning. I tell you its approximate age and what that usually means, without certifying anything hidden.
Where do water, draughts or cold get in? Much damp and heat loss starts here.
Closing, sealing, condensation and air or water ingress.
Is it cosmetic or covering a problem? Fresh paint or a new false ceiling can hide damp.
Façade renders and claddings that crack or come loose; floors, walls, ceilings, tiling and internal joinery, with a level and laser measure.
What state is the waterproofing in? Shared areas cost you too: a roof leak or a special levy.
Accessible roofs, terraces, façade, entrance and stairs, pool, storage room and garage. In villas and country houses, the plot too, plus any visible well, water tank and septic tank. By drone when it helps and is feasible.
A visual, non-destructive inspection of accessible elements. Limitations and outstanding checks are recorded in the report.
It does not include opening-up or dismantling, and it is not a structural or services safety certificate. If something needs a specific study, the report recommends it.
TECHNICAL JUDGEMENT
When it was built, how homes were built then and where it stands tell me what to look for. And every finding is explained by its cause.
Age is not a verdict. A well-kept house from 1970 can be in better shape than a neglected one from 2005.
And the location matters too. Almería, Granada and Málaga are among the most seismically active areas in Spain: it matters most when a renovation has removed walls or columns. Near the sea, salt air corrodes the steel in balconies and cornices.
Real cases, told without the owner's details.
HOW WE CHECK
I choose the tests according to what I find and what each property allows. Three of the most common:
THE PHOTOTHE THERMAL CAMERAAI recreation: it shows what a thermal camera reveals; it is not an actual inspection. Drag across the image or use the control to compare.
It shows temperature differences that point to where to measure. On its own it does not confirm water.
It confirms whether the material is damp and helps narrow down the source, before the finish is repaired.
I test RCDs and accessible sockets: it picks up protection that does not trip or sockets without earth. It does not replace an installer's certificate.
Photos of the three checks: AI recreations, not actual inspections.
How the checks are carried outWHAT YOU RECEIVE
What matters, explained with photographs, priorities and next steps.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE
Staining and damaged paint below the jamb. Its position points to the junction between window and wall.
Severity: relevantUrgency: before deciding
Check the window seals and sill first; then repair the finish.
Checked
Partially checked
Not checkable
Not applicable«Checked» means it was fully looked at, not that it is free of defects or certified.
Before buying, know what was checked. And what was not.
Photograph in the example: J. M. Hidalgo-Betanzos et al., Infrastructures (2018), CC BY 4.0. Cropped.
WHO INSPECTS AND SIGNS
GOOGLE REVIEWS OF RAÚL
From his two listings in Almería: 35 for energy certificates (CertiAlmería) and 11 for technical architect work. Each quote names its service.
«Buying a house is stressful, not knowing it's true condition […] He explained everything in detail and answered all my questions with patience and professionalism. Thanks to his report, I feel confident and well informed about the property’s condition.»
Suzanne G. · Pre-purchase inspection
«Me explicó todo con claridad, lo cual me dio mucha tranquilidad y confianza.»
José Alberto · Opening licence and accessibility (in Spanish)
«No sabia muy bien a quien contratar hasta que vi las reseñas de este arquitecto, un acierto en toda regla, un tio muy cercano y profesional.»
Antonio Jesús G. · Technical architect (in Spanish)
«Raúl es un gran profesional, podría destacar su rapidez y buen precio. Un 10.»
Nuria R. · Energy certificate (in Spanish)
Rating and count read on Google on 1 November 2026. See the Arquitecto técnico Almería reviews · See the CertiAlmería reviews
PRICE AND ARRANGEMENTS
A fixed price based on built floor area, VAT included. It covers the visit, a debrief at the end and the signed report.
The online price calculator and booking form are in Spanish for now. If you would rather arrange everything in English, send me an enquiry below or message me on WhatsApp (open WhatsApp).
| Built area | Price including VAT |
|---|---|
| 1 to 99 m² | 345 € |
| 100 to 199 m² | 395 € |
| 200 to 299 m² | 445 € |
| Built area | Price including VAT |
|---|---|
| 1 to 99 m² | 345 € |
| 100 to 199 m² | 395 € |
| 200 to 299 m² | 445 € |
| 300 to 399 m² | 495 € |
| 400 to 499 m² | 545 € |
| 500 to 699 m² | 645 € |
| 700 to 899 m² | 745 € |
| 900 to 2000 m² | 895 € |
Separate services, not included: energy performance certificate (€75 + VAT); legal and planning review (owners' association minutes, legal or planning status) and regularisation, quoted case by case. Properties over 2,000 m²: tailored quotation.
Before you sign the deposit contract rather than after, so you can use the findings to decide. Book ahead and tell me your target date.
You do not need to attend: if you can, I explain on site; if not, I call you at the end. Whoever you choose opens the property, whether the agent, the seller or someone you trust, and we arrange it beforehand.
Some functional checks will not be possible and will be recorded as not checked. Tell me before the visit so we can see whether supply can be restored or the date changed.
I tell you at the end of the visit, without waiting for the report. The report gives it a priority, says what should be checked next and, where it can be justified, a cost range. You then decide whether to go ahead, raise it with the seller or commission a further study.
Anything not visible or without safe access: concealed pipes, what lies under floors or behind furniture, a roof without access. It is recorded in the report as «Not checkable» or «Partially checked», with the reason. The inspection does not open up or dismantle anything and is not a structural or services safety certificate; if something needs a specific study, I recommend one.
Common areas, yes: entrance, stairs, façade and roof where there is access, plus pool, storage room or garage. Documents (owners' association minutes, legal or planning status) are a separate service, quoted case by case.
Accessible areas are inspected. Furniture and finishes may hide part of what needs seeing; these limitations are recorded in the report.
Yes. If a question comes up when you read it, write to me and I will answer it.
Yes. It is available in English and Spanish; tell me which you prefer when you book.
No. Even if an estate agent or lawyer recommended me, or they open the property, I work for you: the report is yours.
No. A valuation gives a value for the bank, a legal review checks the paperwork and a court expert report serves a lawsuit. The inspection explains the visible condition of the home so you can decide with more information.
Message or call me before the visit and we find another date. Cancellation terms are shown before you accept.
ENQUIRY
Send me your question and, if you like, photos or documents. You do not need the exact floor area.