Ávila, a walled city and World Heritage Site, has a property market driven by its proximity to Madrid. Its extreme high-altitude climate and historic granite buildings present very specific problems. If we find no defects, we refund your money.
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Every part of Ávila has its own typical problems. These are the ones we find most in Ávila:
Cracks caused by extreme thermal expansion — Ávila is one of the coldest cities in Spain.
Damp in granite buildings — the historic centre has centuries-old leaks.
Roofs damaged by snow and ice — especially on buildings with no maintenance.
Within its walls, the historic centre of Ávila still has palaces, churches and low granite houses, many of them restored at different times. Outside the walls, the historic suburbs grew up around churches such as San Vicente, San Pedro and Santiago. In the second half of the 20th century the city spread out with brick blocks of flats in neighbourhoods such as Las Hervencias, and in recent decades growth has been concentrated in the Zona Sur and in developments of flats and terraced houses on the outskirts.
Ávila has long, cold winters with frequent frosts, so during a viewing look at the type of heating, the condition of the windows and the insulation of the home, and ask for the energy rating. In the historic centre, protected as a World Heritage Site, any work on the façade or roof needs permission, and it is worth knowing this before you buy. The inspection adds a check for condensation on cold walls, of chimneys and the boiler and, in blocks of flats, of the ITE and the lift.
Intramuros — Granite houses and buildings inside the walls, many of them protected. Check for damp in the walls, the timber beams, the roof and the limits on building work.
Las Hervencias — A neighbourhood of blocks of flats from the second half of the 20th century. Check the insulation, the heating, the lift and the building’s ITE.
Zona Sur — A recently developed area with blocks of flats and terraced houses. Check the window frames, leaks in car parks and basements, and the energy rating.
The process in Ávila is simple and fast.
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The inspector knew very well the damage that Ávila’s climate causes. The report was very detailed.
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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 Ávila?
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 Ávila 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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