Buy with confidence
"Is this crack serious, or just cosmetic?"
Structural pathology and condition report
Tell me what you've noticed at homeThat crack, that damp patch — let's find out what it really is
You've spent months looking at that crack in the living room, or that stain that always appears in the same corner of the ceiling when it rains. You ask neighbours, read forums, worry more than you should... or stop worrying when you shouldn't.
I visit your home, look at the crack or damp patch with the eye of someone who's seen hundreds, and explain, without jargon, what's causing it: a normal settling of the building, a localised installation problem, or something that does need attention — and how urgently.
If something needs to be done, I tell you who should do it — you, the community of owners, the insurer — and exactly what to ask for, so nobody sells you a bigger renovation than you need (or a smaller one than you actually need).
Technical layer: Technical scope of the report
Visual inspection of the reported pathologies (cracks, fissures, rising damp, water infiltration or condensation, out-of-plumb walls, spalling) with an orientative diagnosis of cause and likely progression.
Severity classification using standard pathology-report criteria (cosmetic / functional / structural), distinguishing normal age-related settling from active ongoing damage.
When a pathology points to a relevant structural issue, the report flags the need for a specific structural study or a formal Technical Building Inspection, and indicates who is responsible for the repair (owner, community of owners, contractor under warranty, insurer).
Photographic report locating each pathology, cause hypothesis and prioritised action recommendations.
How it works
- 01
Tell me what's worrying you
Photos sent beforehand via WhatsApp or email help prepare the visit.
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Diagnostic visit
I review the affected area and the context of the building: age, other units, orientation.
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Report with cause and urgency
You get the report within days, with the most likely cause and urgency level.
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If needed, I guide the next step
Insurer, community, contractor or your own renovation: I tell you who to contact first.
What you receive
Report with located photos, probable-cause diagnosis and urgency level (no concern / monitor / act now).
How long it takes
30-45 minute visit; report within 2-4 business days.
How much it costs
The price depends on the scope of your case and the property or plot. I'll send you a closed quote before starting, no surprises or small print.