Our qualified Portuguese architects and civil engineers inspect your property before you sign — so you can commit with confidence.
Comprehensive inspections across Portugal for every stage of property ownership.
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.
Learn more →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.
Learn more →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.
Learn About PIDSOur 100+ checkpoint inspection covers every critical area of your property.
Fill out the PIDS Home Inspection Form with property details. Receive a clear quote and confirm your booking.
Our qualified local inspector visits the property. You or your agent can be present during the inspection.
Receive your full inspection report within 48 hours. Report includes photos, clear explanations, and recommendations.
Our thorough assessments ensure you know exactly what you're buying, safeguarding your investment before you sign.
Each PIDS inspector is a qualified Portuguese architect or civil engineer with 30+ years of hands-on experience in the Portuguese building market.
We understand the unique concerns of expat home buyers in Portugal and deliver reports you can confidently use to negotiate or walk away.
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.
★★★★★ 4.85 average client rating · from 350+ inspections
“PIDS home inspection caught hidden damp and an outdated fuse board in my 1950s flat.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.”
“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.”
“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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