Lapdrop Expat Services: Property inspection / survey

About

In Spain a building survey is not a standard part of buying a home, and the seller’s agent does not arrange one for you. If you want to know what you are buying, you commission the inspection yourself, ideally before you sign a deposit contract. Lapdrop arranges this for you through vetted local professionals across Spain, typically a technical architect (arquitecto técnico) or another qualified building professional.

A typical inspection can cover:

• Visible structure, walls, cracks and signs of movement
• Damp, leaks and ventilation
• Roof, terraces and waterproofing
• Electrics, plumbing, hot water and air conditioning, at a visual and functional level
• Pools, outbuildings and extensions, including whether they appear on official records
• Photos and a written summary in plain language, with an English version on request

You tell us the property, the scope you want and your deadline. Lapdrop finds a suitable professional near the property, shares the professional’s quote with you before anything is booked, and you decide whether to go ahead. Lapdrop organises access with the agent or owner if needed, and passes the report back to you. You can then decide, renegotiate, or ask a lawyer to add conditions to the contract. Available for flats, townhouses, villas and rural properties anywhere in Spain.

Areas covered

All of Spain. Lapdrop arranges this service through vetted local professionals in every region, including the Balearic and Canary Islands. Tell us your town so we can confirm who is available near you.

What to have ready

• The property address and type (flat, villa, finca, commercial)
• Contact details of the agent or owner for access
• Any documents you have: listing, floor plan, nota simple, energy certificate
• What worries you most (damp, roof, extensions, pool)
• Your deadline, for example the date of the arras contract

How to request

• Email [email protected] with the subject “Expat service request: Property inspection / survey”. Include your town, what you need and your timing.
• Or post a Need on Lapdrop.

Lapdrop replies with next steps, shares the professional’s quote with you before anything is booked, and you decide whether to go ahead.

Read the guide first: https://lap-drop.com/property-inspection-survey-spain/ · All expat services: https://lap-drop.com/expat-services/