Móstoles, with an average price of 4,826 €/m², is the largest city in the southern metropolitan area. Its vast housing stock from the 1960s–90s offers great scope for negotiation thanks to 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 Móstoles:
Expansive clay soils that cause cracks — Móstoles sits on some of the most problematic ground.
1960s–70s electrical installations that have never been upgraded — very widespread in the historic centre.
Façades with cracks caused by differential movement — a consequence of the clay soil.
Móstoles went from farming village to large city in just a few decades. Few traditional houses remain in the old centre around the Plaza del Pradillo; most of the city is made up of brick blocks of flats from the sixties, seventies and eighties, built quickly along avenues such as Avenida de Portugal. Later came estates of detached and terraced houses, such as Parque Coimbra, and new neighbourhoods of flats with communal areas, such as Móstoles Sur.
In a flat in one of those blocks, look during the viewing for cracks in the façade, at the joints between partitions and ceilings, and for doors that do not close properly, all signs of ground movement. Also ask whether the building has a lift or whether installing one has been approved, and about the corresponding special levy. A technical inspection adds checks of the wiring and plumbing, the condition of the roof, the building’s ITE or IEE and the energy performance certificate, which may be low in uninsulated blocks.
Centro — Traditional houses and blocks from the sixties and seventies, some without a lift; check the wiring, downpipes, roof and the building’s ITE or IEE.
Parque Coimbra — Estate of detached and terraced houses; check for cracks in walls and floor slabs, the roofs, retaining walls, the pool and the condition of the house’s installations.
Móstoles Sur — Recent neighbourhood of flats with a garage and communal areas; check the finishes, the waterproofing of terraces and garage, and whether any claims against the developer are still pending.
The process in Móstoles is simple and fast.
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The technical report was very rigorous. The cracks they found were caused by the clay soil. With that information I negotiated a substantial reduction.
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 Móstoles?
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 Móstoles 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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