Cracks in walls and slabs: when they are a warning sign
Not every crack indicates a structural problem. Learn which signs to look for, when to seek a technical assessment and why repairing without a diagnosis can conceal the cause.
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Browse the full library →Property change of use: from residential to retail or services
Converting a home into a shop, office or consulting room requires checks on planning feasibility, technical conditions and, where relevant, the building’s co-ownership arrangements.
Read post →Damp in houses in Madeira: find the cause before you repair
Stains, mould and peeling plaster have different origins. Treating the symptom without knowing the cause is the most expensive way to repair.
Read post →Documents for a building permit in Madeira: what to gather before you apply
Much of the delay in permitting comes from incomplete applications. Knowing what to include from the start saves months of requests for more information.
Read post →Preliminary brief: how to prepare the design of your house in Madeira
Before the first drawing, the brief defines what the house must be. A good brief saves months of revisions and avoids budget surprises.
Read post →Building on a slope in Madeira: siting, retaining walls and access
Slopes are the rule in Madeira. Knowing how to site the house on the plot decides construction cost, safety and the quality of the spaces.
Read post →Renovating a traditional Madeiran house: what to keep and what to change
Stone walls, hipped roofs and basalt stonework: good renovation keeps the character of the house and makes it comfortable for today.
Read post →Legalising older building work: the route when there is no permit
Extensions, annexes and internal alterations carried out without a permit almost always surface at the point of sale or financing. What the options are and where to start.
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