Lugo stands out for its Roman walls, a World Heritage Site, and a housing stock with a strong presence of historic homes. Atlantic humidity and Galician stone buildings create unique problems. If we find no defects, we refund your money.
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Every part of Lugo has its own typical problems. These are the ones we find most in Lugo:
Damp in Galician stone walls — common in the historic centre, built up over centuries.
Outdated installations — in historic buildings not upgraded since the 1960s–70s.
Slate roofs with leaks — in traditional houses with no maintenance.
For centuries Lugo lived inside its Roman walls, and the historic centre still has stone houses of two or three storeys, with slate roofs and glazed galleries. Outside the walls, the city spread in the second half of the 20th century with neighbourhoods of blocks of flats, such as A Milagrosa, and in recent decades with new residential areas on its edges. In the rest of the province, rural stone houses predominate and, on the coast of A Mariña, apartment blocks are added to the mix.
If you buy in Lugo, the cold, damp climate shapes what you need to check. In stone houses in the historic centre and the countryside, look for stains on the lower part of the walls, at the timber beams and at the slate roof; the technical inspection measures rising damp and looks for condensation. Bear in mind that works inside the walled area need heritage approval. In blocks from the 60s and 70s, ask about the ITE and check the insulation, windows and heating.
Casco Histórico — Terraced stone houses inside the walls, with slate roofs. Check for damp in the walls, the timber beams and the limits on building works due to heritage protection.
A Milagrosa — A neighbourhood of blocks of flats from the second half of the 20th century. Check the insulation, heating, windows, lift and the building’s ITE.
A Mariña — The province’s northern coast, with traditional houses and apartment blocks exposed to wind and salt air. Check the façades, windows, railings and any condensation.
The process in Lugo 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 Lugo?
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 Lugo 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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