Albacete is the largest city in Castile-La Mancha, with an extensive housing stock from the 1960s–90s. The blocks in the expansion area and the rural homes of the province present common problems that the inspection detects. If we find no defects, we refund your money.
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Every part of Albacete has its own typical problems. These are the ones we find most in Albacete:
Cracks in façades caused by thermal expansion — Albacete’s extreme continental climate damages the rendering.
Electrical installations that have never been upgraded — very common in 1970s–80s blocks.
Flat roofs with worn-out waterproofing — in buildings over 40 years old with no maintenance.
Albacete sits on flat land and has grown compactly around its centre. Few buildings remain from the old town, because in the sixties and seventies many houses were replaced by blocks of flats. In the second half of the 20th century, neighbourhoods of apartment blocks such as Fátima and Franciscanos also grew, and from the nineties onwards the city expanded with more recent developments in areas such as Universidad and Imaginalia, as well as estates of detached and terraced houses on the outskirts.
In blocks from the sixties and seventies, look at the entrance hall, the staircase and the lift: many have been adapted with accessibility works, and you should find out whether any special levies are still pending. The climate, with cold winters and very hot summers, puts insulation and windows to the test, so check the energy rating and the heating system. The inspection adds a check of the roof, damp readings and a check of the electrical installation against the REBT.
Centro — Blocks from different periods, many from the 1960s and 1970s. Check the electrical installation, the façade, the lift and the building’s ITE.
Fátima — A neighbourhood of flats from the second half of the 20th century. Check the roof, the downpipes, step-free access to the entrance and any approved levies.
Universidad — A more recently developed area with blocks of flats that have parking and shared areas. Check for leaks in basements and on terraces, and the energy rating.
The process in Albacete is simple and fast.
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We show you, step by step, what to check when you view a home before buying it.
- What to check in wall finishes, floors, doors and windows
- How to check the electrical installation and the plumbing
- Which signs of damp and poor ventilation to look for
- Why you should test everything before buying
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Which defects are most common in Albacete?
It depends on the type and age of the building, but the most common are outdated installations, damp and cracks in façades. A technical inspection detects them all before you buy.
How much does the inspection cost?
From 345 € for under 100 m². From 100 to 199 m²: 395 €. From 200 to 299 m²: 445 €. From 300 to 399 m²: 495 €. VAT included, no travel costs.
Is the report legally valid?
Yes. It can be submitted as evidence in proceedings for hidden defects (art. 1484 of the Spanish Civil Code). The Chartered Architect can testify as an expert witness. See the legal service →
How long does the inspection in Albacete take?
Between 1.5 and 3 hours depending on the size. The full report is delivered in less than 24 hours.
The Hausum report goes far beyond a technical document.
- Private document admissible in court
- Claims for hidden defects (art. 1484 of the Spanish Civil Code)
- The Chartered Architect testifies as an expert witness
- Useful at the notary and the land registry
- Valid before and after signing
- Claim defects discovered after the purchase
Save money and avoid surprises. In less than 24h you have an architect assigned and the full report.
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