Home Inspection Portugal
Buying property in Portugal? Get an independent civil engineer to inspect it before you sign.
Buying a house or apartment in Portugal is a major decision. Photos, estate agent descriptions and short visits are not enough to understand the real condition of a property.
Comprador Protegido provides an independent technical visit before you sign or commit, helping you identify visible risks, understand the property better and make a safer decision.
Before signing the CPCV — the Portuguese promissory purchase and sale agreement — make sure you know what you are really buying.
Why you should inspect before buying in Portugal
Many properties in Portugal can have visible signs of risk that are easy to miss during a normal viewing.
These may include damp, cracks, water infiltration, poorly executed works, degraded windows, ventilation problems, old systems, roof issues, balcony defects or problems in common areas of the building.
Some issues may not stop you from buying the property. But they can help you negotiate better, ask the right questions or avoid an expensive mistake.
An independent home inspection gives you more clarity before you move forward.
What is included
Our Home Inspection Portugal service includes:
- Visual technical visit to the property
- Inspection by a Civil Engineer
- Assessment of visible risks and warning signs
- Photographic record of relevant findings
- Review of key areas such as walls, ceilings, floors, windows, bathrooms, kitchen, balconies, common areas and visible exterior elements
- Practical recommendations before moving forward
- Professional PDF report delivered after the visit
The inspection is visual and non-invasive. It does not replace legal due diligence, bank valuation, specialist testing or structural calculations.
Who this service is for
This service is ideal if you are:
- Buying property in Portugal from abroad
- Visiting Portugal for a short period to choose a property
- About to sign a CPCV
- Buying an apartment, house or villa
- Unsure about damp, cracks, repairs or construction quality
- Working with an estate agent but want an independent technical opinion
- Investing in Portugal and want to reduce risk before committing
We work exclusively to protect the buyer’s decision.
We do not sell properties.
We do not represent the seller.
We do not replace your lawyer.
We give you an independent technical view of the visible condition of the property.
Why work with Comprador Protegido
Comprador Protegido was created to help buyers make safer decisions before purchasing property in Portugal.
The inspection is carried out by Bernardo Cordovil, a Civil Engineer with experience in construction management, safety coordination, technical reports, real estate valuation and infrastructure inspections.
The goal is simple: help you avoid buying the wrong property or entering a negotiation without understanding the visible technical risks.
What we check during the visit
During the inspection, we visually assess the most relevant areas of the property, including:
- Damp and moisture signs
- Cracks and visible deformations
- Water infiltration
- Ceilings, walls and floors
- Windows and doors
- Bathrooms and kitchens
- Balconies and terraces
- Visible plumbing and drainage signs
- Electrical and equipment warning signs
- Ventilation and condensation issues
- Building entrance and common areas
- Visible exterior risks, when accessible
The objective is not to create alarm. The objective is to give you a clearer picture before you buy.
How it works
1. Send us the property details
Send us the property location, type of property, planned visit date and whether you are already close to signing.
2. We confirm availability
We review the information and confirm whether we can inspect the property within your timeline.
3. Technical visit
A Civil Engineer visits the property and performs a visual technical inspection.
4. PDF report
You receive a professional PDF report with photographs, visible risks and practical recommendations.
5. Better decision
You can use the information to decide, negotiate, request clarifications or stop before making an expensive mistake.
Areas covered
We are based in Lisbon and currently cover Lisbon and surrounding areas.
Other locations in Portugal may be available upon request, including Cascais, Sintra, Oeiras, Almada, Setúbal and selected areas depending on availability.
For foreign buyers, we can also coordinate the visit with your estate agent, lawyer, buyer agent or representative in Portugal.
Price
The Home Inspection Portugal service starts at:
From 590€ VAT included
Includes visual technical inspection by a Civil Engineer, photographic record and professional PDF report. Travel costs may apply outside Lisbon and surrounding areas.
Important limitations
This service is a visual technical inspection based on accessible and visible elements at the time of the visit.
It does not include destructive testing, laboratory analysis, hidden structural verification, legal due diligence, property valuation, energy certification or specialist inspections such as electrical certification, plumbing pressure testing, asbestos testing or geotechnical analysis.
If we identify signs that require specialist assessment, we will clearly recommend the next step.
Buying property in Portugal? Do not rely only on what you are told.
A property can look good in photos and still hide risks that may cost thousands of euros after purchase.
Before you sign, get an independent technical opinion.
FAQ
Is this the same as a property survey?
It is similar in purpose, but adapted to the Portuguese buying process. We provide a visual technical inspection before purchase, focused on helping you understand visible risks before signing or committing.
Can you inspect the property if I am abroad?
Yes. If access is arranged with the estate agent, owner, lawyer or buyer representative, we can visit the property and send you the report afterwards.
Do you work for the estate agent?
No. We work for the buyer. Our role is independent.
Do you provide a written report?
Yes. You receive a PDF report with photographs, visible findings and practical recommendations.
How fast do I receive the report?
The report is usually delivered within 48 working hours after the visit.
Can this help me negotiate?
Yes. If visible issues are identified, the report can help you ask better questions, request clarifications or negotiate before committing.
Does this replace a lawyer?
No. A lawyer should review the legal documents. We focus on the visible technical condition of the property.
Does this replace a full structural survey?
No. This is a visual technical inspection. If serious structural concerns are visible, we may recommend further specialist assessment.