March 2015 - The Castelo Blog

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swimming pools

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in How to . . ., Living in Portugal, refurbishment, swimming pool, Swimming Pools: All you need to know March 30, 2015

We had a client meeting today Pleased to say that they are very happy with our work and wanted to talk about phase 3 of their property refurbishment....

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Your ideal home in Portugal

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, Building Plot, House for sale, Living in Portugal, low cost build March 27, 2015

What is your ideal home in Portugal Many of us are seduced by large homes in even larger plots of land when we are house hunting in Portugal. We thi...

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Lime Render in Portugal

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, How to . . ., low cost build March 27, 2015

Truth be told we don’t see a lot of it (lime render) in Portugal. [caption id="attachment_2720" align="alignright" width="300"] Render has washed off...

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Planning

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, buying property in portugal, How to . . ., Living in Portugal, property problems, refurbishment March 21, 2015

Many people moving to Portugal and intending to extend, refurbish or remodel their Portuguese property may decide not to talk to the local council abo...

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Open tread stairs

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in buying property in portugal, House for sale, property problems, woodworm wood worm March 19, 2015

When you are house hunting in Portugal it is common to come across homes with open tread stairs like these. [caption id="attachment_2707" align="alig...

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Why choose to work with Castelo Construction ?

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, low cost build, property problems, refurbishment March 14, 2015

Why choose to work with Castelo Construction ? [caption id="attachment_2703" align="alignleft" width="300"] Before[/caption] It is a question best...

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Black marks on your bathroom ceiling

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in buying property in portugal, damp house, property problems, refurbishment March 12, 2015

Does your bathroom ceiling look like this - Black marks on your bathroom ceiling [caption id="attachment_2700" align="alignleft" width="300"] Black m...

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Flashing

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, damp house, How to . . ., low cost build, property problems, refurbishment March 12, 2015

Flashing ? Flash Gordon, flashing blades and lightning flashes we have all heard of. The subject of today’s blog is “Flashings” most of us won’t kno...

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Doors

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Living in Portugal, low cost build, property problems, refurbishment, Security in Portugal, woodworm wood worm March 12, 2015

Having a house renovated or built from scratch allows us the opportunity to install new back and front doors. We tend to think about style first, the...

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House Renovation

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, buying property in portugal, House for sale, low cost build, property problems March 9, 2015

House renovation is something that many people ask about. We have received inquiries and technical questions from the USA, Turkey, Italy Germany and ...

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New Roof

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in How to . . ., low cost build, property problems, refurbishment, woodworm wood worm March 4, 2015

Your house in Portugal needs a new roof what should you choose. What are the options and what issues affect your choice. [caption id="attachment_2683...

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Fiddlers on the roof

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in buying property in portugal, damp house, property problems, refurbishment March 3, 2015

Don’t let anyone up on your roof! [caption id="attachment_2679" align="alignleft" width="300"] Spare roof tiles[/caption] Remedial or new constr...

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Rental accommodation or a granny flat

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Living in Portugal March 2, 2015

Creating rental accommodation or a granny flat in your home is a very popular choice here in Portugal. It can be quick and easy to do IF you know wha...

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