Home inspection in Madeira: frequently asked questions

It is a technical visit by engineers or architects before you sign the promissory contract or deed. We check the structure, cracks, damp and water ingress, roofs, building services and the legal status of the property, and deliver a written report with photos and recommendations.

Ideally before the promissory contract (CPCV), while you can still renegotiate the price or walk away without losing your deposit. After signing, a survey is still useful to plan works and confirm the property's condition before completion.

The most common are damp and water ingress (due to the island's humidity and hillsides), cracks in walls and retaining walls, worn roofs, old electrical installations and unlicensed alterations that do not appear in the land registry.

Yes. We compare what is built on site with the tax record (caderneta predial), land registry certificate and habitation licence, to spot unlicensed extensions or changes that could delay the purchase or your mortgage.

The visit depends on the size and condition of the property. The report deadline is agreed when you request a proposal, to fit your signing date.

The fee depends on the property type, size, location and level of detail. Request a free, no-obligation proposal and we will reply with the price and timing for your case.

Yes. We regularly work with foreign buyers in Madeira and deliver the report in English or Portuguese.

We only need access to every room, the roof, garage and storage areas. You are welcome to attend and ask questions on site, but it is not required.

Yes. Anyone selling or renting a home in Portugal must have a valid energy performance certificate, and the energy rating must appear in property listings.

An inspection assesses the technical and legal condition of the property. A valuation estimates its market value based on location, size, condition and comparable sales. Many clients order both before buying.

Call +351 968 832 246 or +351 965 013 100, email dinamestria.madeira@gmail.com, message us on WhatsApp or use the form on the contact page.

We work across the Autonomous Region of Madeira, including Funchal, Câmara de Lobos, Santa Cruz, Machico, Calheta and Porto Santo, as well as mainland Portugal.

We reply Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 18:00 (Madeira time). Messages sent outside those hours are answered on the next working day.

Fill in the proposal or valuation request form with the property address, the service you need and your target date. We reply with the price and timing.