Ciudad Real has a housing stock with a strong presence of homes from the 1960s–80s, plus rural areas with farmhouses and country houses. A technical inspection detects the defects before any purchase. If we find no defects, we refund your money.
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Every part of Ciudad Real has its own typical problems. These are the ones we find most in Ciudad Real:
Cracks caused by differential movement — in the clay soils of La Mancha with seasonal changes.
Outdated electrical installations — in 1960s–70s blocks that have never been upgraded.
Damp in basements and cellars — common in village houses and La Mancha farmhouses (cortijos).
Ciudad Real keeps little of its medieval past apart from the Puerta de Toledo gate, and much of the centre, around the Plaza Mayor, was rebuilt between the sixties and the eighties with blocks of flats that replaced the traditional houses. From the nineties, with the arrival of the high-speed train, the city added developments of flats and terraced houses in its newer neighbourhoods. Elsewhere in the province, Almagro keeps its La Mancha houses with courtyards, and Puertollano grew with mining and industry.
In blocks from the sixties to the eighties, ask whether the building has passed its technical inspection, check whether it has a lift and look at the insulation and window frames, because summers are very hot and winters cold. In the traditional houses of the province, with whitewashed rammed-earth or rubble-stone walls and tiled roofs on timber, the inspection looks for rising damp, cracks and damage to the roof structure. In recent terraced houses, check roofs, the waterproofing of garages and the warranty documentation.
City centre — Blocks of flats from the sixties to the eighties alongside some traditional houses around the Plaza Mayor. Check the technical inspection, the lift and the electrical installation.
Almagro — Historic town with La Mancha houses of whitewashed walls, courtyards and tiled roofs. Check rising damp, the roof timbers and what renovations are allowed.
Puertollano — Town with a mining and industrial tradition, with neighbourhoods of blocks of flats built as it grew. Check the structure, the façade, the lift and the communal installations.
The process in Ciudad Real is simple and fast.
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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 Ciudad Real?
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 Ciudad Real 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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