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...
Wood Worm Treatment
Our clients tell us that they were reluctant to have anyone in their Portuguese home to carry out wood worm treatment on their wo...
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...
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...
Building a low-cost garden sun shade
Pergolas, sun shades and Alpendres make a very welcome addition to any garden, terrace or pool side patio.Buildi...
Cost to Renovate
What does it cost to renovate a house in Portugal ? Was there ever a bigger question? Or a question more open to misinformation in t...
Keeping out the rain and rising damp is a very common task in the old houses of Central Portugal
We get lots of practice in solving the problem of da...
Recommending a Portuguese builder
People often tell our clients that they have heard good things about the quality of our finishing work and attentio...
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...
Fitting Velux roof windows
When people talk about windows in roofs they often call them “Velux windows” although there are many other makes and desig...
Reclamation, Recycling and Deconstruction in Portugal
I came across an article on the internet the other talking about "deconstruction" which intrigu...
Roof Problems
A typical house in central Portugal with a typical roof problem. I often notice this house in Ansiao. The roof is displaying almost all...