The Salamanca district has the highest average price in Madrid, 4,826 €/m². Its stately buildings are not free from defects — the size of the investment involved in buying here makes an inspection especially worthwhile. 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 Salamanca:
Façades with damage to cornices and ornamental mouldings — deterioration in early 20th-century buildings.
Outdated central heating installations — 1970s systems that need replacing.
Condensation and thermal bridges — only detectable with a thermal imaging camera.
The district was born as part of Madrid’s Ensanche (the planned city extension) in the second half of the 19th century, driven by the Marquis of Salamanca and laid out on a grid of straight streets. In Recoletos, Castellana and Goya, stately buildings of several storeys went up, with ornate façades, light wells and very spacious flats. Over the 20th century some of these buildings were replaced by taller blocks, and Guindalera and Fuente del Berro, towards the M-30, were filled in mainly with blocks of flats.
In a stately building, check the condition of the floor structures, which in the oldest buildings are usually timber or steel beams, and ask about the IEE (building assessment report) and any façade or roof works the residents’ association has approved. Many flats have been completely refurbished: the inspection checks that no load-bearing walls have been removed, as well as the condition of the electrical installation and the communal downpipes. In more recent blocks, look at the insulation, the window frames and the accessibility of the entrance.
Recoletos — Stately buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries near Paseo de Recoletos and the Castellana. Check floor structures, cornices and the building’s IEE.
Guindalera — Blocks of flats from different decades of the 20th century alongside a few older buildings. Check installations, downpipes, the lift and whether any levies have been approved.
Fuente del Berro — Residential blocks next to the Quinta de la Fuente del Berro park and the M-30. Check the soundproofing of the windows, the façade and the IEE.
The process in Salamanca is simple and fast.
No small print. No travel costs in Salamanca and the metropolitan area.
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We cover the Salamanca district and every town in the Madrid metropolitan area.
Given the investment that buying in Salamanca involves, the 395 € for the inspection is essential. They detected a heating system that needed replacing entirely.
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 Salamanca?
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 Salamanca 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.
No commitment · Pay only if you confirm · Money-back guarantee if we find no defects