Independent Home Buyer Surveys & Building Inspections in Lisbon.
Buying a property in Lisbon is one of the most important investments you will ever make.
Our independent building surveys provide a clear and professional assessment of the property's condition, helping you identify hidden defects, structural issues and future maintenance costs before you commit to the purchase.
Buy with Confidence
Whether you are purchasing a modern apartment, a renovated townhouse or a historic property in Lisbon, our independent technical inspections provide the information you need to make informed decisions.
Unlike estate agents or sellers, we work exclusively for you, delivering impartial advice based on over 30 years of engineering experience and thousands of property inspections.
Every survey is personally carried out by a Senior Civil Engineer and Registered Property Valuer, ensuring professional expertise throughout the inspection process.
Why Choose Survey in Lisbon?
Independent & Unbiased Advice
Thermal Imaging & Moisture Testing
Senior Civil Engineer with 30+ Years of Experience
Detailed Reports in English
Registered Property Valuer
Fast Turnaround
Comprehensive Building Surveys
Fixed Fees with No Hidden Costs
Our Professional Services
Home Buyer Survey
Buying a property in Lisbon without an independent technical inspection may expose you to hidden defects, unexpected repair costs and significant financial risks.
Our Home Buyer Survey is a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection carried out by a Senior Civil Engineer to provide an objective assessment of the property's condition before you exchange contracts or complete the purchase.
The inspection identifies visible structural defects, moisture problems, roof issues, façade deterioration, construction defects, poor workmanship, maintenance requirements and other technical concerns that may affect the property's value or require future investment.
Following the inspection, you receive a detailed professional report in English with photographs, technical observations, risk assessments and practical recommendations.
What's Included
✔ Comprehensive visual inspection of the property
✔ Structural assessment
✔ External walls and façades
✔ Roof inspection (where accessible)
✔ Moisture measurements
✔ Thermal imaging inspection (where appropriate)
✔ Internal finishes assessment
✔ Windows and doors
✔ Plumbing and drainage visible inspection
✔ Electrical installation visual inspection
✔ Ventilation assessment
✔ Photographic evidence
✔ Professional report in English
✔ Repair recommendations
✔ Maintenance priorities
Who Is It For?
• International buyers
• Residential purchasers
• Holiday home buyers
• Buy-to-let investors
• Cash buyers
Deliverables
✔ Professional inspection
✔ Detailed English report
✔ High-resolution photographs
✔ Practical recommendations
✔ Independent technical opinion
Building Inspection
Our Building Inspection provides a detailed technical evaluation of the visible condition of residential and commercial properties.
Whether you are purchasing, selling or simply assessing the condition of your building, our inspection identifies defects that may compromise structural performance, durability, safety or future maintenance costs.
Each inspection is personally carried out by a Senior Civil Engineer using professional inspection equipment and extensive practical experience in Portuguese construction.
Special attention is given to moisture ingress, structural movement, waterproofing failures, façade deterioration, roofing systems and general construction quality.
What's Included
✔ External inspection
✔ Roof inspection
✔ Structural elements
✔ Façades
✔ Waterproofing assessment
✔ Balconies and terraces
✔ Internal finishes
✔ Moisture measurements
✔ Thermal imaging
✔ Plumbing visual inspection
✔ Electrical systems visual inspection
✔ Ventilation
✔ Building envelope assessment
✔ Photographic report
✔ Repair recommendations
Suitable For
• Existing homeowners
• Buyers
• Sellers
• Commercial buildings
• Apartment buildings
• Villas
Deliverables
✔ Building inspection
✔ Technical report
✔ Photographs
✔ Defect analysis
✔ Maintenance recommendations
Property Valuation
Our Property Valuation service provides an independent opinion of market value prepared by a Registered Property Valuer.
Every valuation is based on recognised valuation methodologies, current market evidence and a detailed inspection of the property.
Whether required for purchasing, selling, inheritance, taxation, legal proceedings or investment analysis, our reports provide an objective and well-supported valuation that clients can rely upon.
We combine technical knowledge with market expertise to produce clear, professional valuation reports in English.
What's Included
✔ Property inspection
✔ Market research
✔ Comparable sales analysis
✔ Construction assessment
✔ Location analysis
✔ Legal documentation review (where provided)
✔ Market value assessment
✔ Supporting evidence
✔ Professional valuation report
Common Uses
• Property purchase
• Property sale
• Probate
• Inheritance
• Divorce
• Investment
• Financial planning
• Litigation
Deliverables
✔ Inspection
✔ Market analysis
✔ Professional valuation
✔ English report
✔ Independent opinion
Technical Due Diligence
Our Technical Due Diligence service has been developed for investors, developers and overseas buyers seeking a more comprehensive understanding of a property's technical condition before committing to a significant investment.
Beyond a standard building survey, this service evaluates technical risks, construction quality, maintenance liabilities, visible alterations, renovation potential and other factors that may influence the long-term performance and value of the asset.
The objective is to provide clients with the technical information necessary to support investment decisions and minimise unforeseen costs.
What's Included
✔ Comprehensive building inspection
✔ Construction quality assessment
✔ Structural observations
✔ Maintenance liabilities
✔ Renovation potential
✔ Moisture assessment
✔ Thermal imaging
✔ Technical risk analysis
✔ Photographic documentation
✔ Professional report
✔ Recommendations
Ideal For
• Property investors
• Developers
• Investment funds
• High-value acquisitions
• Commercial property
• Luxury residential purchases
Deliverables
✔ Technical inspection
✔ Due diligence report
✔ Risk assessment
✔ Professional recommendations
✔ Independent engineering opinion
Meet Your Surveyor
Ciro Lombardi
Senior Civil Engineer | Registered Property Valuer
He was born in Italy, 1966 and graduated in Civil Engineering by Bari University, MSc in European Construction by FEUP - Porto University, Post-Graduate in Finance and Real Estate Investments by ISCTE - Lisbon University, Executive Programme PDE from AESE - IESE Business School.
With more than three decades of professional experience in civil engineering, construction and real estate, Ciro Lombardi has assisted hundreds of international buyers, investors and property owners throughout Portugal.
Every inspection is personally undertaken to ensure the highest professional standards, combining engineering expertise with practical knowledge of Portuguese construction methods and building regulations.
Managing Director
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