hand carved stone troughs and beautiful clay olive jars
Very often we come across beautiful hand carved stone troughs and beautiful clay olive jars when we are asked to demolish an old barn or house in rura...
Wood Worm
Wood Worm
Refurbishing a house last week we removed a couple of pieces of wood that had been installed next to each other. The difference between the...
Keeping out the rain and rising damp is a very common task in the old houses of Central Portugal
Keeping out the rain and rising damp is a very common task in the old houses of Central Portugal
We get lots of practice in solving the problem of da...
window, stone wall, opening window, knocking window through
Window, in stone wall, opening window
knocking window through or cutting windows into rendered stone work makes it easier to hide them. In a pointed ...
Buying Building Materials in Portugal
Buying Building Materials in Portugal
You have found the place of your dreams here in Portugal and are about to set out and refurbish or extend your ...
Lighting your home
Lighting your home.
People tell me that when they plan the refurbishment or their property in Portugal they often tell me that they are happy they c...
Reclaming and re using stone in Portugal
Reclaiming and reusing the existing stone
When you are carrying out renovations on an old stone house in Portugal its usual to think of reclaiming ...
damp portuguese houses
Damp Portuguese Houses
People often tell us that they were glad that they had chosen to work with Castelo Construction. It’s very nice to be apprecia...
Reputable builder Portugal
Clients find us through our good reputation its the only way to find a Reputable builder Portugal
We have worked together with many clients on multip...
Recommending a Portuguese builder
Recommending a Portuguese builder
People often tell our clients that they have heard good things about the quality of our finishing work and attentio...
People always want to know how to save money while renovating a house in Portugal.
People always want to know how to save money while renovating a house in Portugal.
I have found the answer.
Lists, yes something as simple as writin...
What’s the best way to save money while building a house in Portugal”.
What’s the best way to save money while building a house in Portugal
People always ask me -What’s the best way to save money while building a house i...
Solar Panels – Good Idea or a Waste of Money ?
Solar Panels - Good Idea or a Waste of Money ?
The information available is produced predominantly by people selling a solar related product so sho...
Problem Damp in Portuguese homes
Problem Damp in Portuguese houses
Its that time of year when we have heavy rainstorms and high winds that highlight leaking roofs, badly fitting door...