Independent Property Inspection ยท Portugal
An experienced, buyer-focused inspection anywhere in Portugal โ by someone with 30 years in property and construction who works only for you, never the agent.
Available anywhere in Portugal
Who This Is For
Most foreign buyers go through the entire purchase process without a single independent opinion on the property itself. The agent works for the seller. The solicitor handles the legal side. Nobody is looking at the building with your interests in mind.
This inspection puts someone experienced firmly in your corner โ before any serious money moves.
| You're seriously considering a property and want an honest assessment before proceeding
| You've had a viewing but something feels off and you can't put your finger on it
|You want to understand the real condition before negotiating on price
| You're buying remotely and need eyes on the ground you can actually trust
What's Included
Jim spends typically 2โ3 hours on site, looking at the things a quick viewing misses. You get a written report with photos โ something you can actually use when deciding whether to proceed, renegotiate, or walk away.
Full on-site inspection โ typically 2 to 3 hours
Structural condition assessment: roof, walls, foundations, drainage
Damp, mould, movement and hidden problem indicators
Electrics, plumbing and services overview
Renovation cost reality โ what's cosmetic versus what costs real money
Red flags that could affect your negotiating position or decision to proceed
Written report with photographs delivered within 48 hours
Follow-up email Q&A included โ so you can ask questions once you've read the report
This is not a structural engineer's report, a mortgage valuation, or a legal opinion. It is an independent, experienced assessment by someone with 30 years in property and construction โ the kind of honest read that tells you what you're really walking into before you're committed to it.
Booking Process
Send Jim an email with the property address and any specific concerns you have. He'll come back to you with availability and pricing. That's it.
1 - Email Jim directly
Include the property address, your viewing timeline, and any specific concerns โ damp, cracks, roof condition, whatever's on your mind.
2 - Jim confirms availability and price
He'll come back to you quickly with availability, a clear price, and any questions he needs answered before the inspection.
3 - Pay to confirm the date
Payment secures the booking. Jim coordinates access to the property directly.
4 - Inspection takes place
Typically 2โ3 hours on site. You don't need to be there, though you're welcome to join if you're in Portugal.
5 - Written report within 48 hours
Clear, photo-supported, and written to help you make a confident decision โ whether that's to proceed, negotiate harder, or walk away.
Coverage Area
Whether you're looking at a property in the Algarve, the Silver Coast, Lisbon surrounds, the Alentejo, or further north โ Jim travels to carry out inspections across the country.
If you're not sure whether your property falls within range, just ask in your email. Travel costs for more distant locations will be included in the price Jim quotes you.
The cost of an inspection is small compared to the cost of getting it wrong. Send Jim an email with the property details and he'll come back to you with availability and a clear price.
Response within 1 working day