PIDS Home & Property Inspection
⭐ 4.85 average client rating · 350+ inspections

Property Inspection Portugal – Local Home & Building Inspectors

Our qualified Portuguese architects and civil engineers inspect your property before you sign — so you can commit with confidence.

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★★★★★ 4.85 average client rating
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Portuguese Architects & Civil Engineers
100+ Point Checklist
48-Hour Reports
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English & Portuguese Report
Our Services

House & Building Inspection with local Portuguese Inspectors

Comprehensive inspections across Portugal for every stage of property ownership.

Buying a Property Home Inspection

Provide you with a thorough understanding of the property's condition, discover any potential issues and gauge additional expenses, ensuring your future home is both a joy and a sound investment.

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New Build Snagging Inspection

Moving into a newly-built home in Portugal? We provide an independent snag list so builders correct defects before handover - protecting your investment from day one.

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Detailed Reports for Informed Decisions

Local Portuguese property and home inspectors in Portugal.

Welcome to PIDS Property Inspection, your trusted partner for safeguarding property standards across Portugal. We specialise in detailed building inspections for expat home buyers, evaluating every aspect of a property's condition before you commit to buy.

Our inspectors are qualified Portuguese architects and civil engineers with 30+ years of experience each in Portuguese building construction, fluent in both Portuguese and English. They pinpoint issues, recommend essential repairs, and suggest value-boosting improvements, examining everything from structural integrity to system performance with meticulous care.

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Comprehensive Inspection

What PIDS Comprehensive Property Inspection Covers

Our 100+ checkpoint inspection covers every critical area of your property.

Exterior & Grounds

  • Site drainage and grading
  • Driveways, paths & paving; retaining/garden walls
  • Gates, fences, external lighting & outdoor sockets
  • Vegetation and trees affecting the property
  • Rainwater & wastewater management
  • Swimming pool (if applicable)

Structural Integrity

  • Foundation condition and footing moisture
  • Signs of structural movement (cracks, settlement, sloping floors)
  • Slab, beams, columns & supports
  • Roof structure, covering, flashings, chimneys & gutters
  • External walls (render/paint, insulation/cladding)
  • Lintels over windows/doors

Interior Elements

  • Walls, floors, ceilings & finishes
  • Staircases, balustrades, internal doors & joinery
  • Fireplaces & chimneys
  • Kitchens & bathrooms (fixtures, ventilation, tiling/seals)
  • Dampness & insulation (rising damp, roof leaks)
  • Basement/crawlspace (moisture & ventilation)

Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP)

  • Electrical: main panel (RCD/MCB), wiring, earthing/bonding
  • Plumbing: supply pipes, water pressure, fixtures, hot water
  • HVAC: air-conditioning, heating, mechanical ventilation
  • Drainage: inspection chambers, surface water gullies
  • Solar Panels (visual-only)

Safety & Accessibility

  • Smoke detectors
  • Carbon-monoxide alarms
  • Fire extinguishers & clear exits
  • Handrails & guardrails (stairs, balconies)
  • Pool safety (where applicable)
  • General hazards (trip risks, unsafe glazing)

Moisture & Environmental Conditions

  • Indoor relative humidity snapshot
  • Visible mould/mildew or musty odours
  • Visible wood-destroying organisms
  • Termite tubes, wood-worm frass, rotten timbers
Our Coverage

Areas We Cover

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Our Process

3-Step Home Inspection with PIDS

01

Quote, Booking & Confirmation

Fill out the PIDS Home Inspection Form with property details. Receive a clear quote and confirm your booking.

02

Property Inspection On-Site

Our qualified local inspector visits the property. You or your agent can be present during the inspection.

03

Digital Report Delivered

Receive your full inspection report within 48 hours. Report includes photos, clear explanations, and recommendations.

Why PIDS

Why choose us?

Comprehensive Property Check

Our thorough assessments ensure you know exactly what you're buying, safeguarding your investment before you sign.

Qualified Architects & Civil Engineers

Each PIDS inspector is a qualified Portuguese architect or civil engineer with 30+ years of hands-on experience in the Portuguese building market.

Expat Buyer Specialists

We understand the unique concerns of expat home buyers in Portugal and deliver reports you can confidently use to negotiate or walk away.

Bilingual Reports in 48 Hours

Detailed inspection reports delivered in both English and Portuguese within 48 hours of the on-site visit - so you can move fast on your decision.

Testimonials

Our customers said

★★★★★ 4.85 average client rating · from 350+ inspections

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PIDS home inspection caught hidden damp and an outdated fuse board in my 1950s flat. A detailed 30-page report landed the next morning and saved me €12,000 at the table.

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Sarah Whitfield
Porto buyer · Confidence in Buying
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As an expat buying my first home in the Algarve, I had no idea what to look for. PIDS walked me through every issue and their report gave me leverage to negotiate €8,000 off the asking price.

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James O'Connor
Algarve buyer · Expat Pre-Purchase Inspection
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PIDS inspected my new-build apartment before handover and found 14 snags the developer had missed - including a leaking pipe behind the kitchen wall. They fixed everything before I took the keys.

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David Sullivan
Lisbon buyer · New Build Snagging Inspection

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