Inspections and certifications
Pre-purchase home inspection in Barcelona
350 € + VAT
Starting price
For homes under 50 m².
48–72 h
Report delivery
From the visit, so you have it in time for signing.
20+ years
Experience
Diagnosing building defects in Barcelona.
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Report language
In Spanish, with an English translation if you need it.
What it is
What is a pre-purchase inspection for?
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will make. With a pre-purchase home inspection, an architect experienced in building defects examines the property and tells you, in writing, what condition it is really in.
This lets you spot hidden defects before signing, find out what repairs it will need and how much they may cost, and negotiate the price with objective technical information, or decide not to go ahead.
What we check
- Structure: cracks, fissures, deformations and other damage
- Rising damp, leaks or condensation
- Façades, roofs and visible common areas
- Windows and doors, insulation and condition of finishes
- Visible electrical, water and drainage installations
- Consistency with the documents: land registry extract (nota simple), plans and certificate of occupancy (cédula de habitabilidad)
If we find signs of structural or planning problems, we will suggest any further studies required.
How we work
From the first call to the report in just a few days
We arrange the visit around your purchase timeline and explain the results clearly.
1. Quote
Give us the exact address and, if you have it, the cadastral reference, and we will send you a quote.
2. Documents
You provide the nota simple and, if available, the plans or the original project.
3. Visit
An architect inspects the property and documents everything relevant with photographs.
4. Report
Within 48–72 h you receive the diagnosis, the severity of each defect and a cost estimate.
Prices
Price of a pre-purchase inspection in Barcelona
The price depends mainly on the floor area of the property. These are our guide prices:
| Floor area of the property | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Under 50 m² | from 350 € + VAT |
| 50 to 100 m² | from 450 € + VAT |
| 100 to 150 m² | from 500 € + VAT |
| 150 to 200 m² | from 550 € + VAT |
| 200 to 250 m² | from 600 € + VAT |
| Over 250 m² | from 650 € + VAT |
Guide prices. They may vary depending on the condition and location of the property. Travel is not included.
Benefits
What you gain by commissioning the inspection
A technical report signed by an architect gives you peace of mind and solid arguments before you commit.
Negotiate the price
The report details the necessary repairs and their approximate cost: an objective basis for negotiating with the seller.
Avoid surprises
You detect damp, cracks or faulty installations before signing, not after moving in.
Plan the renovation
You know from the outset what needs repairing and what is worth renovating, and you can budget for it.
Buy with confidence
We check that what is being sold matches the documents, to avoid future planning problems.
When to do it
When should you commission it?
Ideally, the inspection should be done before signing the deposit contract (arras), while you can still negotiate or withdraw without losing your deposit. If you have already signed it, it is still worth doing before completion (signing the deed): it shows you the real condition of the home and lets you plan repairs from day one.
It is especially advisable for older buildings, recently renovated homes without documentation, ground floors and penthouses, or when damp or cracks are visible to the naked eye.
Example
What a pre-purchase inspection report looks like
A sample of the kind of documentation you receive after the visit.
Frequently asked questions
