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Construction problems in Spain

Do you have construction problems in Spain – does your property have worrying cracks or flaws that seem strange or out of place? Are you concerned that there may be a construction problem with your swimming pool or some part of your property? Do you think that you may have a potential court case for some defect caused either by your builder or the original constructor? Well, if so – then contact us at Building Defects Spain because we specialise in investigating and remedying building defects throughout Spain. We have an expert, British building surveyor (qualified in the UK and Spain) who is insured to work in Spain – and who has many years’ experience of Spanish properties (and their problems). He is constantly surveying properties throughout Spain and has an intimate knowledge of the problems associated with Spanish construction Furthermore, our surveyor has taken part in numerous court cases…

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Effective litigation lawyer in Spain for construction disputes

It is, of course, no secret that a significant amount of the building work in Spain undertaken during the long Spanish economic boom was defective. There were quite simply not enough skilled workers around to ensure that construction was handled by time served professionals – and this was compounded by a lack of effective building control by the authorities. Meanwhile, some greedy and irresponsible developers ‘cut corners’ to save money and speed up the completion of properties. The result has been predictable – with many Spanish properties built over the past fifteen years suffering from a wide array of defects. These range from extremely serious foundation issues (in some cases leading to property collapse) to more minor concerns over damp ingress or poor insulation (both for heat and sound). Of course, if you own a new (built within the past 10 years) property in Spain that has building problems then…

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Construction disputes and court actions in Spain

Do you have a construction dispute in Spain? Is this something that is gradually driving you mad – and are you having trouble resolving your building problems? Well, if your answer to any of the above questions is yes, then: you are not alone! Spanish building over the past fifteen years has not always been good and many people find that they have building issues in Spain that are causing them considerable trouble. Alongside this, of course, is the vulnerability that most people feel when they are involved in a dispute in a foreign country – where the laws are different and any resolution to a dispute can seem insurmountable. The truth is that Spain is, in some ways, no different from any other country in that there are ways of resolving disputes and there are experienced professionals who specialise in providing this service. Indeed, you would be crazy not…

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Liability for construction defects in Spain

All too often property owners in Spain do not take legal action for construction defects to their houses because their builder has either disappeared or gone bankrupt. Needless to say, on the face of it, there is no point in taking legal action, if the other party has no money or cannot be found. However, luckily for many property owners, the liability for construction defects in Spain does not always end just with the builder. Indeed, depending upon the defects, a number of other parties may be responsible and these other parties may have insurance policies that cover the defects – in which case taking legal action in Spain can make very good sense. So investigate matters further and seek professional advice, before you ‘accept’ the building defects you have and the ‘fact’ that you will have to pay for any necessary remedial works. The question is who – apart…

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Property foundation problems and house movement in Spain

Few things are more disturbing for an owner of Spanish property than to have a house suffering from movement. This is enough to send most people into a panic – and understandably so. That said, I have also come across property owners who have house movement in Spain who have clearly been in denial for years. This is, invariably, not sensible. Like most things in life, the sooner a problem is faced up to and dealt with the better and, in the case of property movement, this is essential, for three reasons. Firstly, although rare, property movement can lead to the collapse of a part or all of a house. So, ignoring movement or signs of movement can end up endangering lives. Secondly, swift remedial action can save time and money, as the damage to a building can be restricted by immediate action. Thirdly, if a Spanish property is less…

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Flat roof problems in Spain

As anyone who has lived in Northern Europe knows, flat roofs can be an enduring problem. All too often they are the cause of leaks and few flat roofs retain their integrity beyond around 15-20 years – before requiring extensive repair work. In Spain the situation is much the same with the more extreme climate often stressing flat roofs in Spain to their very limit. Very high summer day time temperatures and cold nights can damage membranes, crack grout on tiles and distort any flashing. Any of these problems can lead to leaks, which can cause significant damage to a property. Unfortunately, a frequent problem encountered with flat roofs in Spain relates to the inadequacy of any membrane between the roof sub-surface (usually concrete over a concrete block infill) and the final surface (most commonly tiles). Sadly, on the flat roofs of some properties no membrane at all is used…

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