Wood Floors
Occasionally we get to see inside an old Portuguese house that was originally built to a high standard. Even though they look tired, dust...
Supporting beams
Portuguese houses often have supporting beams which are visible inside the rooms particularly in adegas and lojas (ground floor wine...
Controlling damp in stone houses
People who have found a very nice house in Portugal often have worries about buying the property as they don't know...
Help and advice building in Portugal
Our clients often ask for advice on various aspects of a new build or property refurbishment. Usually the scope...
Maintaining or increasing your home value in Portugal
If you have read part one of Maintaining or increasing your home value in Portugal Maintaining...
Damp in old houses Damp, Condensation,Penetrating Damp and Rising Damp
Damp in old houses. The dilemma of dampness caused by condensation in old hous...
Fix a leaking terrace veranda or steps
Fix a leaking terrace veranda or steps We see some water dripping off the veranda or steps and hope that its g...
Exterior Paint in Portugal
Most people want to keep their Portuguese properties in good condition, attractive and well maintained. It could be the in...
Very often we come across beautiful hand carved stone troughs and beautiful clay olive jars when we are asked to demolish an old barn or house in rura...
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...
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...