The Technical Inspection of Buildings (ITE) is a mandatory procedure for all buildings older than 45 years that are intended for housing (including single-family homes). The objective of this inspection is to detect deficiencies in the construction on a regular basis. This procedure ensures that the buildings comply with current regulations and are in a good state of conservation for habitability. It is usual for the cost of an inspection for a single-family home to be around €150. Although the price varies depending on the size of the building and the technical difficulty. The following elements are studied within the inspection: building roof, structure of the property, interior and exterior facades, roofs and terraces, general plumbing networks and accessibility elements.

The ITE is an inspection carried out on buildings intended for housing with the aim of confirming their good condition and that they comply with the maintenance and rehabilitation that is needed. Buildings older than 50 years located in municipalities with technical inspection regulations are the main candidates to undergo this review. The ITE plays a vital role in the safety of buildings. The procedure includes the verification of structural and safety systems, detecting any deficiencies present in the building and construction errors. These thenne allow the owners to take the appropriate measures to correct the problems detected without endangering the safety of the building.

What does the technical inspection report for homes include? To make sure everything is in order, it is not enough to look into the rooms looking for possible cracks or dampness. These would be clear indicators that something is not right, but problems can appear in any part of the building and it is important to do a review of the entire construction. Both what is visible and what is not seen.

Inspection of the structure and foundation The foundations and structure are the feet and the skeleton of your house; if there is a problem with them, we are in trouble. It is very important to detect these faults in time, since it is easy for cracks and fissures to appear in walls and partitions that cause serious problems in your home. And we are referring to problems that go far beyond the aesthetic and that could even end up endangering the stability of the building.

Examination of the façade The façade of your house is the part most exposed to the outside. And, even if there were no errors in the construction of the building, the passage of time, pollution or simple exposure to rain, wind and temperatures will end up affecting the condition of the outside of your house. Roof inspection The roof is one of the most delicate places in a building and often causes problems when it is not in good condition. It does not matter what material the roof is made of or whether it is flat or sloping; if it is not in good condition, leaks and dampness will end up appearing sooner or later. The nightmare of the inhabitants of the top floor of the building (and of the rest of the owners of the property, who will also have to pay the levy).

Installation inspection Plumbing, electrical or gas installations... your house is more than just a roof, floor and walls. It is true that they do not directly affect the stability of the building, but they can give you more than one surprise, since their consequences do not usually show up until it is too late and it is easy for the root of the problem to go unnoticed at first glance. Is the technical inspection of a home the same as the energy efficiency certificate? The technical report on a home has nothing to do with the energy efficiency certificate. The technical report on a home is a recommended examination to find out the general condition of the home and the building. The energy efficiency certificate, on the other hand, determines the level of energy consumption and CO2 emissions of a home. And it is a document required by law when renting or selling.