Damp proof course
I had a question from a person having a house built in the south of Portugal. We are asked similar questions to this on a regular basis so I thought I...
house hunting in Portugal
When you are house hunting in Portugal it is common it is common to come across homes that are showing a few signs of damp.
Very common in fact. Ev...
What types of damp can affect my home in Portugal
We are often asked what types of damp can affect my home in Portugal ?
The three kinds of damp that you hear the most about are rising damp, penetrat...
Damp walls in stone houses
Two of the “Top 3 Problems” that people searching this blog appear to have is “damp walls in stone houses” and “how do I insulate stone walls”
Hardly...
Property Surveys
Are you "buying blind" in Portugal ? Have you thought about Property Surveys ?
More and more people are buying properties in central Portugal predomi...
concrete beam removing inside a room
Concrete beam removing inside a room
Concrete beam removing inside a room We carry out this type of work all the time because our clients want more ...
English speaking builders central Portugal
English speaking builders, architects and engineers in central Portugal
Looking for an English speaking builder in central Portugal ?
Contact info@c...
Damp Cellar to Warm Dry Apartment
Damp Cellar to Warm Dry Apartment
We are often asked to increase the height of old animal shelters and adegas so that our clients can create living s...
Signs of damp
Signs of damp
Signs of damp in your home. Musty smell especially on cold damp days White fluffy bits of salty looking deposits on your internal or ex...
Damp in Old Houses
Damp in Old Houses
Damp in Old Houses - Damp, Condensation, Penetrating Damp, rising damp
The dilemma of dampness caused by condensation in old ho...
Damp in old houses
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...
Cracked Ceiling
Cracked Ceiling
Your new property acquisition in Portugal probably has traditional boarder ceilings which will no doubt be cracked even a little sa...
full refurbishment of an old house
We are about to start the full refurbishment of an old house. Originally well-built in stone it is suffering quite a lot from damp and water ingress.
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Algarve Renovation Project
Algarve Renovation Project
Rustic Property in Need of Render Repairs Occasionally you may come across a nice property here in central Portugal. Good ...