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...
Curved openings in stone walls
We are often asked to cut the usual openings for doors and windows into old stone houses here in Portugal. Our teams h...
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...
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...
traditional old stone house designs
We love the rustic simplicity of traditional old stone house designs here in central Portugal. Everything is scal...
Economical, low cost 3 bedroom house
Economical, low cost 3 bedroom house - This is a very common internet search and I was thinking that there must ...
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...
Narrow or steep stairs
Are a constant problem in homes the house holder become use to them and may not have any problems using them for a while and t...