Old housing stock in Centro and Chamberí, cracks caused by clay soils in the south, outdated installations in 1960s–80s blocks. Every area of Madrid has its own building problems — we know them all.
80% of the flats in Centro and Chamberí were built before 1970. The clay soils in the south cause cracks. And many recent refurbishments hide problems that only an expert can detect.
- Cracks in façades caused by expansive clays (southern Madrid)
- Aluminium electrical wiring in 1970s blocks
- Unmaintained flat roofs in 1980s blocks
- Underfloor heating with hidden leaks in detached houses in the north-west
- Damp on ground floors in the historic centre
- 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 Madrid and the metropolitan area is simple and fast.
No small print. No travel costs in Madrid city and the metropolitan area.
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We cover Madrid city with its 21 districts, every town in the metropolitan area and the four main access corridors.
Click on your area to see the districts and towns available. Each place has its own guide to the most common problems.
Chartered Architects available in Madrid city and in every town in the metropolitan area and the Community of Madrid.
A real Hausum inspection in Madrid: a flat renovated from top to bottom, with the work finished less than a month earlier.
- 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 Madrid different from other cities?
Madrid has specific building problems that do not occur to the same extent in other cities: cracks in façades caused by expansive clays in the south, aluminium electrical wiring in 1970s blocks, underfloor heating with hidden leaks in detached houses in the north-west and structural damp in historic buildings in Centro. Our architects know every one of them in depth.
Why is it important to hire a Chartered Architect in Madrid?
Madrid’s housing stock has an average age of over 40 years, and 90% of the homes we inspect have defects their future owners had not noticed. Our Chartered Architects are 100% independent, with no ties to estate agents or sellers. We work only for you. If we find no defects, we refund your money.
What does the inspection service cost in Madrid?
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 Madrid?
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 in every town in the Community of Madrid?
Yes. We cover Madrid city and its 21 districts, every town in the metropolitan area (Alcobendas, Alcorcón, Alcalá de Henares, Getafe, Leganés, Las Rozas, Majadahonda, Móstoles, Pozuelo, Rivas, San Sebastián de los Reyes…) and the rest of the Community of Madrid. No travel costs.
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