Carabanchel has an average price of 4,826 €/m² and a housing stock with a large number of 1960s–80s blocks. Here a technical inspection offers the highest return in terms of the cost of the defects detected. 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 Carabanchel:
Outdated electrical installations that have never been upgraded — in 1960s–70s blocks that do not comply with the current REBT.
Cracks in façades caused by differential movement — in blocks built on expansive clays.
Flat roofs with worn-out waterproofing — in buildings over 40 years old with no maintenance.
Carabanchel grew out of two old villages, Carabanchel Alto and Carabanchel Bajo, which were absorbed into Madrid in the mid-20th century. There were already colonies of low houses and small villas, but the big growth came between the 50s and the 70s, with brick blocks in Vista Alegre, Opañel, Comillas and San Isidro, many of them put up quickly for the people arriving in the capital. The Buenavista neighbourhood is home to the PAU de Carabanchel, with new-build developments from this century.
Buying in Carabanchel usually means choosing between a resale flat in a block from the 60s or 70s and a more recent home in the PAU. In the older blocks, ask about the ITE/IEE, the lift and any levies already approved, and look at the courtyards, downpipes and stairs. The technical inspection also checks the insulation, the windows and the energy rating. In the PAU it is worth reviewing the garages, the waterproofing of terraces and any finishing defects still covered by the construction warranties.
Vista Alegre — Brick blocks from the 50s to the 70s alongside some low houses. Check the electrical installation, the downpipes and the building’s ITE before you decide.
Opañel — Mid-20th-century blocks of flats, many originally built without a lift. Check accessibility, the flat roofs and any communal works already approved.
Buenavista — Home to the PAU de Carabanchel, with developments from this century. Look at garages, terraces and communal areas, and at defects still covered by the construction warranties.
The process in Carabanchel is simple and fast.
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The 345 € for the inspection was the best investment we made. They detected an electrical installation that would have needed a complete overhaul.
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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 Carabanchel?
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 Carabanchel 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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