Century-old housing stock in the Eixample, salt corrosion in Sitges and Castelldefels, damp in the Gòtic and the Raval. Every area of Barcelona has its own building problems — we know them all.
92% of the buildings in the Eixample were built before 1970. Flats by the sea suffer from accelerated corrosion. And many recent refurbishments hide problems that only a professional can detect.
- Jack-arch (revoltón) floors in Eixample flats
- Salt corrosion on the seafront
- Structural damp in the Gòtic and the Raval
- Aluminium electrical wiring (1970s)
- Unmaintained flat roofs in 1980s blocks
- Know the real condition of the property before you sign
- Detect hidden defects the seller doesn’t declare
- Negotiate the price with real technical arguments
- A report admissible as evidence in court
- Claims for hidden defects (art. 1484 of the Spanish Civil Code)
The process in Barcelona and the metropolitan area is simple and fast.
No small print. No travel costs in Barcelona city and the metropolitan area.
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Report within 24h
We cover Barcelona city, every town in the metropolitan area and the neighbouring counties.
Click on your area to see the districts and towns available. Each place has its own guide to the most common problems.
Architects available in Barcelona city and in every town in the metropolitan area and neighbouring counties.
A real Hausum inspection in Barcelona: a 340 m² house valued at 2.5 million euros, very close to the city centre.
- How our architects work during a real inspection
- What defects we find and why they appear
- How much they can cost to repair
- Why it pays to inspect before signing
What makes inspecting in Barcelona different from other cities?
Barcelona has specific building problems that do not occur to the same extent in other cities: ceramic jack-arch (revoltón) floors in Eixample buildings from before 1960, salt corrosion on the coast, structural damp in historic buildings in the Gòtic and the Raval, and aluminium electrical wiring in 1970s blocks. Our architects know every one of them in depth.
What documents do I need to sell a home in Catalonia?
To sell in Catalonia you need the energy performance certificate, the land registry extract (nota simple) and other documents the notary will ask you for. The Hausum technical inspection report is not a legal requirement, but it gives you real information about the condition of the property and can make the difference when negotiating the price.
What does the inspection service cost in Barcelona?
Under 100 m²: 345 € · 100–199 m²: 395 € · 200–299 m²: 445 € · 300–399 m²: 495 € · 400–499 m²: 545 € · 500–699 m²: 645 € · 700–899 m²: 745 € · Over 900 m²: 895 €. All prices include VAT. See full prices →
Is the Hausum report legally valid in Barcelona?
The Hausum report is perfectly suitable for use in court proceedings. It is considered a private document admissible as evidence, and the architect who prepared it can testify in court as an expert witness. It can be submitted as documentary evidence in proceedings for hidden defects (art. 1484 of the Spanish Civil Code). If we find no defects, we refund your money.
Do you inspect throughout the Barcelona metropolitan area?
Yes. We cover Barcelona city and its 9 districts, every town in the metropolitan area (L’Hospitalet, Badalona, Cornellà, Esplugues, Sant Cugat, Cerdanyola, Sabadell, Terrassa…) and the neighbouring counties (Garraf, Maresme, Penedès). No travel costs anywhere in the metropolitan area.
The Hausum report goes far beyond a technical document — it carries real evidential weight in a dispute.
Want to know more about the legal cover of your inspection? See the full legal service →
Save money and avoid surprises. In less than 24h you have an architect assigned and the full report.
No commitment · Pay only if you confirm · Money-back guarantee if we find no defects