My sewerage tank is full again
As we are in the autumn rainy season here in Portugal we are often asked by frustrated clients to help them solve the problem of sewerage systems that...
Good intentions and poor DIY skills have come unstuck
Every year we are called out to a couple of rescue jobs where good intentions and poor DIY skills have come unstuck.
There are usually a range of tas...
Replacing a timber roof in Portugal
Replacing a timber roof in Portugal.
These pictures guide you through the process.
There are many insulation product available in Portugal some take...
new oak roof
Summer in Portugal is time for installing new roofs.
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In t...
Summer Shade
Although this summer has been a bit of a let down there have been days that reached 35 degrees and instead of scurrying off inside to find some summer...
The best 5 tips on buying a home in Portugal
5 tips on buying a home in Portugal
Know what you are buying. Sounds obvious it isn't. Do you know the boundaries.
No1 cause of future disagreemen...
Outside spaces looking for inspiration
It’s a little strange being a builder. You get to enjoy building all these nice homes and features that are usually the ideas or personal taste of som...
Questions about building permission and planning processes
We often receive questions about building permission and planning processes/rules here in Portugal.
We recently received this list of questions which...
Damp proof course
I had a question from a person having a house built in the south of Portugal. We are asked similar questions to this on a regular basis so I thought I...
house hunting in Portugal
When you are house hunting in Portugal it is common it is common to come across homes that are showing a few signs of damp.
Very common in fact. Ev...
Pets in Portugal
Do you have pets in Portugal
Whether it’s a pampered pooch or a retired rabbit there may be times especially in the height of the summer that you wan...
What makes living in central Portugal Special?
What makes living in central Portugal Special?
Here’s a fine example, not everyone’s cup of tea granted but it’s something we love.
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Medieval Fiesta of Penela
We had a very nice afternoon out today enjoying the Medieval Fiesta of Penela. It quite an event with hundreds of local people involved. In the organ...
shiny plastic bubble insulation
shiny plastic bubble insulation
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You may...