Rivas-Vaciamadrid has an average price of 4,826 €/m². Its first generations of homes from the 1990s are starting to show defects that justify an inspection. 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 Rivas-Vaciamadrid:
Worn-out roof waterproofing — in 1990s blocks that have gone 30 years without maintenance.
Prefabricated panel façades with deteriorated joints — common in the first developments.
Air-conditioning installations with units at the end of their service life — in homes with central air conditioning from the 1990s–2000s.
Rivas-Vaciamadrid was a small rural municipality until the 80s, when it began to grow very quickly thanks to housing cooperatives. Covibar and the estates of terraced houses with gardens and shared pools in the west, next to the A-3, date from that first stage. In the 90s and the early years of this century the town spread eastwards with blocks of flats with communal areas, more terraced houses and the Rivas Futura developments. The smaller Casco Antiguo combines low houses and buildings of just a few storeys.
If you buy in Rivas, you will most likely be looking at a flat or terraced house built in the 80s or 90s, an age at which many owners’ associations face their first major renovation. During the viewing, ask about special levies and works already approved (roofs, façades, garages) and look at the condition of the communal areas. The technical inspection checks the roof, damp in basements and garages, roof terraces and the air conditioning, and the thermal imaging camera locates thermal bridges and leaks that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
Covibar — A large cooperative complex of blocks from the 80s and 90s. Check the roof waterproofing, the lifts and the condition of the shared installations.
Rivas Futura — Developments from the early years of this century with blocks of flats and terraced houses. Check for leaks in garages and storerooms, terraces, external joinery and how the air conditioning works.
Casco Antiguo — Low houses and buildings of a few storeys from different periods. It is worth checking for damp in walls, tiled roofs and renovations carried out without a proper project.
The process in Rivas-Vaciamadrid is simple and fast.
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The report was very professional. They detected that the roof and the air conditioning were at the end of their service life. With that information I was able to negotiate.
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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 Rivas-Vaciamadrid?
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 Rivas-Vaciamadrid 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.
No commitment · Pay only if you confirm · Money-back guarantee if we find no defects