My homes..

in Porto Dinheiro, Portugal

 
 
Why did I buld this site?

Because I hoped for a peaceful life.

Because I bought beautiful new, warranty-covered houses in lovely surroundings.

Because I let myself be lured by the beauty and comfort they seemed to offer.

I would like to finally enjoy moving to Portugal. I have spent substantial money to be able to live in this country and enjoy life.
It turned out that I have to fight countless building problems and nearly have to risk my life and the lives of my loved ones to make it happen.

 

 

Meet my nightmares
Massive flooding every time it rains

Water floods the living room, kitchen and hallway. The furniture has bulged, there are damp patches on the walls, and mould and mildew develop above the suspended ceiling. There is musty smell in the bedrooms.

Life-threatening fireplace

The chimney system of the fireplace, is made in an extremely incorrect way, endangering the health and life of the residents. Wrong materials were used and contrary to the principles of craftsmanship.

Non-compliance with the project

Serious design and workmanship flaws are present. The consequences of these errors could result in serious material damage, endangering the health and even the lives of residents.

Major Problems
The following are problems and defects that have come to light during the use of the houses. Some of these are very serious and threaten the life and health of the occupants. Others cause the buildings and furnishings to deteriorate. All of them are very troublesome and so far have not been repaired.

In the houses, the following were noted: rainwater leaks into the living areas, cracking joints on balconies, hollow tiles on balconies, terraces and patios, roof and terrace drainage pipes that were too small in diameter, lack of ventilation in bathrooms, poorly built chimneys, inappropriate materials used to build fireplaces, lack of vents in fireplace surrounds, cracking walls, floors and fence walls, missing some switches for lighting, leaking pool installation and lack of drainage around foundations.
 
Terrace filled with water
Drainage pipe of whole terrace
Loose tiles
Water in the terrace screed
Stress ckarck
Debris in the drain pipe
Stress ckrack
Degraded grouts
Flooded area in the living room
Thermal images of water in ceiling and walls
Rainwater in living room
Mould growing on top of the false ceiling
Wet and boulged kitchen door
Degraded paint
Damp and mould in outbuilding
Water-catching contraption hidden in the ceiling
Fireplace without a single ventilation gille
Flue pipe connected with an adhesive tape!
Gas burner flue pipe sealed with an adhesive tape!
Kitchen hood fumes let to the space above kitchen sealing
Fireplace chimney made of 'spiro' tube
Lack of window seal by the water outlet
Wrong profile of the patio
Cracking stonework
Corrosion on the structural pillars
Stains on the walls
Stains on the walls
Crooked footpath
Inspection reports
 
I commissioned professional reports on the condition of the house, the quality of the work carried out and the materials used.
 
You can download and read the complete expert reports on the inspection of my houses. Specialist tools were used including a thermal imaging camera and an endoscopic camera.
Some deficiencies were visible to the naked eye though...