Articles
Guides and advice on building refurbishment, damp, facades, roofs and owners’ associations.
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How much does facade refurbishment cost in 2026?
Guide prices per m² by type of work, the items the price per metre does not show and how to compare quotes.
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Cost per m² of waterproofing a roof terrace in 2026
How much it costs to waterproof a roof terrace depending on the system and on whether the floor has to come up, with examples…
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The building inspection (ITE) in Catalonia: what it is, when it is due and what happens if the building fails
Which buildings must pass the technical inspection, how often it is repeated, what each result means and what to do when defects are found.
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Leaks from a private roof terrace: who pays for the repair?
The terrace is used by one owner, but it acts as the roof of the building. What they pay, what the owners’ association pays…
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How works are approved in an owners’ association in Catalonia
Which works are compulsory, which are approved by simple majority and which need four-fifths, how the cost is shared and the steps to get…
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What type of damp do I have? How to tell rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation apart
Where the stain appears, when it gets worse and what it looks like: the clues that tell you whether your damp is rising from…
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Falling debris from a facade: what to do and who is liable
The warning signs before material falls, what to do if it already has and how to repair it for good.
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Building maintenance schedule: what to check and how often
A practical guide to the checks a residential building needs throughout the year to avoid leaks, damp and major works.