damp portuguese houses
Damp Portuguese Houses
People often tell us that they were glad that they had chosen to work with Castelo Construction. It’s very nice to be apprecia...
Reputable builder Portugal
Clients find us through our good reputation its the only way to find a Reputable builder Portugal
We have worked together with many clients on multip...
Recommending a Portuguese builder
Recommending a Portuguese builder
People often tell our clients that they have heard good things about the quality of our finishing work and attentio...
What’s the best way to save money while building a house in Portugal”.
What’s the best way to save money while building a house in Portugal
People always ask me -What’s the best way to save money while building a house i...
windows and doors in Portugal
Windows and Doors
For applications separating a garage from a home Fire Doors are used these including high security doors “Portas de Seguranca” norm...
Problem Damp in Portuguese homes
Problem Damp in Portuguese houses
Its that time of year when we have heavy rainstorms and high winds that highlight leaking roofs, badly fitting door...
Polished Calcada
Polished Calcada
Calcada is a hand cut limestone cobble which when laid with skill can look fantastic and add to any home.
Polished Calcada as a dec...
killing wood worm
Woodworm
Wood worm infestation, insect attack, what is woodworm, killing wood worm, preventing wood worm, wood boring insects, furniture beetle, hous...
Pre Build or Refurbishment Checklist
Pre Build or Refurbishment Checklist
Before contractors start work its a good idea to make a list of anything that you want keeping from the property...
Insulating a stone built house in Portugal
Insulating a stone built house
We all love the cool atmosphere that you feel when walking into the ground floor of an old stone house particularly ...
house inspection Portugal
House inspection Portugal
House inspection Portugal When you go and look at a property in Portugal are you really clued up on what you are looking fo...
Rustic traditional or modern
The style of how your property is refurbished is entirely up to you. Rustic traditional or modern?
Many of our clients want to retain the character o...
Wet Rot
Wet Rot and Rising Damp are surprisingly common in old houses around Central Portugal.
Wet Rot is easily identified and distinguished from Dry Rot b...
Rising Damp
Rising Damp
"Rising damp" may have a place in people hearts as a fantastic comedy of bygone years. The other form of rising damp is regarded quite di...