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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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Property movement and cracking in Spain, decaying reinforced concrete

There are many reasons why property movement and cracking in Spain can cause a property to become unstable.  Sometimes this is due to subsidence but this is not always the case.  Indeed, a relatively common problem in Spanish properties can be due to the decay of the steel reinforcement used in the construction of the property itself. Many properties in Spain (whether houses or flats) have a ferro-concrete construction.  This means that steel is used to reinforce the concrete used in building the property.  So, for example, steel rods are surrounded by concrete to give the concrete strength for walls, foundations, ceiling and roof slabs as well as beams.  Meanwhile, some properties have a steel beam construction.  This is then enclosed with blocks or brickwork. Obviously, it is important that the steel within a property is correctly connected and protected from damp so as not to lose its integrity.  This is…

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