Arganda del Rey has an average price of 4,826 €/m². An industrial town in transition, where the residential stock mixes 1970s–90s blocks with more recent developments. If we find no defects, we refund your money.
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Every part of Madrid has its own typical problems. These are the ones we find most in Arganda del Rey:
Cracks on ground with industrial fill — in residential areas next to former factory sites.
Electrical installations that have never been upgraded — in 1970s–80s blocks.
Unmaintained flat roofs — on buildings over 35 years old.
The old town of Arganda del Rey, around the Plaza de la Constitución and the church of San Juan Bautista, still has one- and two-storey houses with thick walls and courtyards, linked to its farming and winemaking tradition. From the seventies onwards, industry drew in new residents and the town grew with blocks of flats around the centre. Since the nineties, new residential areas with blocks of flats and terraced houses have been added, while La Poveda, beside the Jarama, forms a separate settlement of its own.
In the old-town houses, look at the tiled roof, the timber beams and any damp patches at the bottom of the walls, which are common in old walls with no barrier against rising damp from the ground. In blocks from the seventies and eighties, ask whether the building has a lift and whether the owners’ association has approved any works. In more recent terraced houses, the inspection adds a check of the waterproofing of basements and terraces, the joints between houses and the energy rating.
Casco Antiguo — Traditional one- and two-storey houses with thick walls. Check the tiled roof, the timber beams, rising damp and the electrical installation.
La Poveda — A settlement beside the Jarama and the metro line, with blocks and houses from different periods. Check for damp on ground floors, and the roofs and façades.
Vega del Jarama — The river plain west of the town. If you are buying a home near the river, check for damp on the ground floor, the drainage of the land and the foundations.
The process in Arganda del Rey is simple and fast.
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The report was very clear. They detected the cracks caused by the ground. With that information I was able to negotiate a fair reduction.
Very clear report with photos and the estimated cost of each defect. 100% independent, with no links to the seller or the estate agent.
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 Arganda del Rey?
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 Arganda del Rey 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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