Gràcia combines historic village houses with modernist buildings and 1960s–80s blocks. Structural problems in load-bearing walls and corroded pipes are especially common. If we find no defects, we refund your money.
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Every part of Barcelona has its own typical problems. These are the ones we find most in Gràcia:
Active cracks in load-bearing walls — in 19th- and early 20th-century village houses.
Corroded plumbing pipes — in buildings from before 1980 that have never been renovated.
Damp on north-facing façades — common in Gràcia’s dense urban fabric.
Gràcia was an independent town until the late 19th century, and its core still has a grid of narrow streets and squares with two- and three-storey village houses, often next to blocks of flats built later on the same plots. On Gran de Gràcia and the surrounding streets there are Modernista buildings, while Camp d’en Grassot i Gràcia Nova looks more like the Eixample. Towards the hills, Vallcarca i els Penitents, el Coll and la Salut mix old villas, houses on sloping ground and blocks from the sixties and seventies.
In the village houses, look at the roof terrace, the beams and whether any extensions or added storeys have planning permission, because they are not always legalised. In Modernista buildings, ask about the ITE, works on the façade and balconies and whether the building is listed. On the steep streets of Vallcarca and el Coll, check the retaining walls and damp in walls that are in contact with the ground. The inspection adds a check of floor structures and roofs and of ventilation in interior rooms.
Vila de Gràcia — Village houses and blocks of flats on narrow streets and squares. Check the roof terrace, timber beams, unlicensed added storeys and ventilation in interior rooms.
Camp d’en Grassot i Gràcia Nova — Apartment buildings from the late 19th and the 20th century, laid out much like the Eixample. Check the ITE, the balconies, the lift and the downpipes.
Vallcarca i els Penitents — A hillside neighbourhood with old houses and blocks from different periods. Check the retaining walls, damp from the ground, the roof and accessibility.
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The report detected the cracks in the load-bearing wall that the seller said were cosmetic. With the report I got a substantial reduction.
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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 Gràcia?
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 Gràcia 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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