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Expert notes on building and civil-works pathology. For the individual who wants to understand their problem before acting, and for the professional seeking methodological rigour.
Condensation damp: diagnosis and how it differs from rising damp
Condensation is the most misdiagnosed damp. Learn how to tell it apart from rising damp and infiltration, and what resolves it.
Contradictory appraisal and third expert: what to do if you reject the insurer's assessment (art. 38 LCS)
When the insurer's expert undervalues the damage, article 38 LCS opens a defined route: the contradictory appraisal and, if disagreement persists, a third expert.
How much does an expert report cost? Factors that determine the fee
How much does an assessment cost? The factors that influence the fee and how a serious quote is prepared.
Aluminosis in Barcelona: how to detect it and what to do
The high-alumina cement in many 1950s-70s buildings can lose strength. Learn to spot the symptoms and confirm the diagnosis.
Slope Stability and Retaining Walls: Expert Assessment, Site Visit and Engineering Solutions
A neighbour excavated at the toe of a 6-metre wall while a pool was leaking at the crest. Real case, diagnosis and stabilisation solutions.
I just bought an apartment and it has serious defects: What is considered a 'Hidden Defect'?
If damp, termites, or cracks appear after purchase that you didn't see, you may have the right to claim. Learn the difference between hidden defect and wear.
Parking Pillars with Exposed Iron: Diagnosis of Carbonation
Have you seen fallen concrete and rusty irons on the columns of your parking? It is a serious symptom of carbonation that requires urgent intervention.
Cracked Industrial Pavements: Ground Failure, Bad Execution or Overload?
A broken floor paralyzes logistics. Discover if your cracks are due to a design failure, bad execution, or misuse, and who should pay for the repair.
How to Identify Structural Cracks in Your Home
Not all cracks are the same. Learn to recognize alarm signs indicating a serious structural problem and when it is essential to request an expert report.
Complete Guide to Rising Damp
Rising damp is one of the most common problems in old buildings. Discover how to identify it and what treatments really work.
Structural Reinforcements in Rehabilitation: When is shoring necessary?
The desire for 'open spaces' often clashes with structural reality. Learn the risks of knocking down partitions without technical supervision.
Hidden Defects in Purchase: Rights and Claim Deadlines
You bought a home and discovered serious problems the seller hid. Learn your legal rights and deadlines to claim successfully.
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