Teruel has a Mudéjar architectural heritage that is unique in Spain. Its extreme climate, with large temperature swings, causes specific problems in roofs, façades and installations that are worth detecting before you buy. If we find no defects, we refund your money.
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Every part of Teruel has its own typical problems. These are the ones we find most in Teruel:
Cracks in façades caused by extreme thermal expansion — Teruel’s climate is one of the harshest in Spain.
Roofs that have lost their waterproofing — freezing and thawing speed up the deterioration.
Outdated heating installations — very common in Teruel’s historic housing stock.
Teruel’s historic centre, on top of a hill, brings together Mudéjar towers, early 20th-century modernista buildings and houses of several storeys with rubble-stone and brick walls; part of it was rebuilt in the post-war years after the damage of the Civil War. At its foot lie traditional neighbourhoods such as the Arrabal and San Julián. The Ensanche, across the Viaduct, grew with blocks of flats throughout the 20th century, and in recent decades new developments and detached houses have been added on the edges of the city.
In the centre, look at the roof, the eaves, the timber beams and any marks at the base of the walls, where rising damp tends to appear, and bear in mind that many buildings have no lift. In the blocks of the Ensanche, ask for the building assessment report (IEE), find out about any approved communal works and check the heating system. With cold winters and frequent frosts, insulation, windows and the energy rating make a big difference to comfort and heating costs.
Casco Histórico — Buildings of several storeys with rubble-stone and brick walls, many without a lift; check roofs, timber floors and damp on the ground floor.
Ensanche — Blocks of flats from various decades of the 20th century; check the IEE, the lift, the façades, the heating and any approved communal works.
Arrabal — Traditional neighbourhood of low houses and modest buildings next to the centre; check the roof, rising damp, the services and the condition of the walls.
The process in Teruel is simple and fast.
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The report was very clear about the damage caused by Teruel’s climate. They detected active cracks that the seller hadn’t declared.
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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 Teruel?
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 Teruel 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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