PIDS Home and Property Inspection

15/10/2026

Home inspection in Portugal 🏡 Buying a home here? Know what you're buying.

Meet PIDS: independent home and property inspections by registered Portuguese architects and civil engineers (Ordem dos Arquitectos / Ordem dos Engenheiros), working on the buyer's side.

1️⃣ Book your inspection before you sign the CPCV
2️⃣ On-site inspection, with or without you there
3️⃣ Digital report within 48 hours, in English and Portuguese

We inspect homes across Portugal: Lisbon · Porto · Algarve · Braga · Madeira

Full video on our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU8CQzW6B5s

15/10/2026

PIDS is featured in idealista/news!

The article, by Catarina Beato, looks at why buyers in Portugal are now more exposed to hidden defects following recent changes to property law, and why an independent technical inspection before the deed matters more than ever.

Our inspector in the Lisbon region, architect Joana Andrade (Ordem dos Arquitectos), contributed her experience on the most common findings in Portuguese homes, how risks differ between older stone buildings and modern construction, and what buyers can check for themselves during a viewing.

"Most foreign buyers still assume that, if the sale goes through, someone official has looked at the building. Nobody has."

Read the full article:
https://www.idealista.pt/news/imobiliario/habitacao/2026/10/14/77873-casas-com-vicios-ocultos-compradores-mais-vulneraveis-com-novas-leis

10/09/2026

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🏠🔍🇵🇹
A recent property inspection highlighted how important it is to look beyond appearances when buying a home.
The property was generally well maintained, but the inspection identified areas requiring attention, including limited ventilation, signs of moisture, and ageing heating equipment. These issues may not be obvious during a short viewing, but they can affect comfort, maintenance and future costs.

An independent inspection gives buyers a clearer understanding of a property’s condition before they commit.

Know what you're really buying. Independent, engineer-led reports across Portugal in 48h 📩 pidsinspection.com

14/08/2026

Sharing field observations with InspectAPedia on why inspecting a Portuguese building is a different job. Solid walls, a climate that never lets a house dry, and the five defects our inspectors find most often. 📖 .

FREE Encyclopedia of Building & Environmental Inspection, Testing, Diagnosis, Repair

14/08/2026

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🏠🔍🇵🇹

The structure was solid and the main systems were in good shape, but our inspector still picked up moisture in places you wouldn't notice on a viewing, electrical work that needs putting right, and a ventilation issue that was quietly feeding the damp. The thermal camera found some of it inside walls that looked perfectly normal from the room.

28/07/2026

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🏠🔍🇵🇹

The structure was solid and the main systems were in good shape but our inspector still picked up moisture in a spot you'd never notice on a viewing, a couple of electrical items worth sorting, and some outside maintenance that would quietly cause damage if it were left another few years. None of it was dramatic. That's usually how it goes. The problems that cost people money aren't the obvious ones but they're the ones hiding behind a fresh coat of paint on a sunny viewing day.

Know what you're really buying. Independent, engineer-led reports across Portugal in 48h 📩 pidsinspection.com

15/07/2026

Buying in the Algarve? 🏠🇵🇹
We share 7 hidden defects worth checking before you sign, from rising damp and roof damage to the paperwork gaps that catch buyers out. A quick, useful read for anyone buying a home in Portugal. 🏠🔍

15/07/2026

𝗕𝘂𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁? 🏠🔍🇵🇹

Recently inspected an older property being bought as a renovation. Even when you know a place needs work, an inspection tells you the difference between simple cosmetic jobs and the serious, costly surprises. On this one: some structural movement in one section, asbestos in part of the roof, and no insulation throughout, but the main structure was sound and the great setting. A wonderful project for the right buyer, as long as you go in with your eyes open. That's what an independent inspection gives you.
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08/07/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🏠🔍🇵🇹

We recently inspected a detached villa in Portugal, structurally sound, but years of limited upkeep left their mark. Here's what our engineer-led inspection uncovered:

⚠️ Issues Found
1. Swimming pool with deteriorated liner
2. Exterior façade with multiple cracks
3. Rising damp & poor ventilation

✅ Key Strengths Found
1. Solid structural framework
2. Functional core systems
3. Great natural light and spatial layout

A stable structure can still hide costly surprises. This is why buyers get an independent inspection before they sign. Independent, engineer-led reports across Portugal in 48h.
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01/07/2026

𝗔 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗣𝗼𝗼𝗹 🏠🔍🇵🇹

Genuinely good condition, structurally sound, systems running well. But even a strong home can hide one thing that really matters, and this is exactly why you inspect before you buy.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝘀 ✅
1. Excellent structure
2. Electrical & mechanical in top shape — panels, AC, gas boiler, solar, etc all excellent
3. Well-kept interiors + a clean, well-balanced saltwater pool

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗱 ⚠️
1. No ventilation in the kitchen & bathrooms — a real moisture & mould risk over time
2. Older double-glazed windows with narrow air gaps
3. Missing roof gutters front & rear — rainwater pooling that can drive damp at the base

"Good condition" and "no hidden risks" aren't the same thing. Know before you sign.

Independent, engineer-led inspections across Portugal — bilingual report in 48h.
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