Structural survey in Málaga and along the Costa del Sol.
Independent structural survey, with a clear report within 48 hours. So you know what you're buying, before you sign.
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First map everything, then form a judgement.
At a viewing you fall for a place, or you don't. Feeling that is what the first visit is for. You don't move cupboards or look behind curtains then. We do that at the structural survey (also known as a building inspection), during a second visit where I take the time.
I go through the home for a few hours, longer for a large house or extra questions. Taps and hot water, electrics and installations, damp, cracks, roof and outdoor space: everything goes into the report, with photos. That way you keep a complete overview instead of a head full of loose impressions.
For every point I tell you what it is. You need to act on this. This is normal maintenance. You can leave this.
A report with many points therefore doesn't mean it's a bad home. Hairline shrinkage cracks, limescale and paint that needs redoing come with the climate and with almost every home in Andalusia. You see what is manageable and what it costs, so you decide on full information, not on fright or gut feeling.
With purchase guidance, the structural survey is part of the fixed fee.
When to bring in a survey.
The timing decides everything, which is why this doesn't happen at the end of your search. Many buyers only have this done after signing the private purchase contract. Too late: by then you're emotionally attached and financially committed, and your negotiating power is already gone.
The right moment is after the first viewing, once the home appeals to you, before you become attached. That way you see what a property truly is, and you can still negotiate on price. I work across the whole Costa del Sol, from Sotogrande to Nerja.
What I regularly find, and what estate agents don't tell you.
A fresh coat of paint over a damp problem. A crack that points to settlement. A terrace with a drain that doesn't work and only causes problems at the next downpour. An electrical installation that isn't sized for the home. Things you don't see at a viewing, but that cost you money later. That's why we look at them beforehand.
Where else I can be of value to you.
Not found a home yet, or planning to renovate after buying? Then I can help in other ways too.
Purchase guidance
Still looking for the right home? I guide the whole process, from search to handover, with no stake in the sale. The structural survey is included.
See purchase guidance →Renovation management
Does the survey reveal renovation potential? I guide the execution, from first sketch to completion, with local craftsmen.
See renovation management →Looking for a home with renovation potential instead of a move-in ready one? That's the core of my approach.
See the full concept →What buyers ask me most often.
What does a structural survey cost?
For an apartment this starts from €400, for a villa from €650. The exact price depends on surface area and type of property. You receive a clear quote matching your situation within 24 hours.
How quickly do I get the report after the survey?
Within 48 hours you receive a clear report with photos and an explanation for each finding, so you quickly know where you stand, especially if there's a bidding deadline running.
Do I need a survey if I already plan to renovate?
That's exactly when it's essential. The survey shows what is structural and what is cosmetic, so your renovation budget isn't swallowed by a problem you didn't see coming.
Is the structural survey included in the purchase guidance?
Yes. If I guide your purchase, the survey is part of the fixed fee we agree in advance. Found a home some other way? Then you can also request the survey separately.
Does a long report mean it's a bad home?
No. Hairline shrinkage cracks, limescale and paintwork that needs redoing come with the climate and with almost every home in Andalusia. For every point I tell you whether you need to act, whether it's normal maintenance, or whether you can leave it.
Do you work across the whole Costa del Sol area?
Yes, from Sotogrande to Nerja and the province of Málaga up to an hour inland. Your place is covered.
You've seen the home. Now you want to know what you're getting into.
That costs less than a week's holiday, against tens of thousands of euros in hidden problems. Exact quote within 24 hours, no complicated questions.