Province of Valencia
Property expert witness in Valencia
We prepare expert reports on homes in the province of Valencia, above all to claim new-build defects from the developer. We schedule the visits from Torrevieja and confirm the report before the courts of the province.
New build
How to claim from the developer
List of defects
We inspect the home and number each defect with photograph, location and cause.
Classified under the LOE
Finishes, habitability or structure, because the deadline and who is liable depend on it.
Valued one by one
The cost of repairing each defect, item by item, at real market rates and with no inflated items.
Claim and court
Your lawyer claims with the report and, if there is no agreement, the expert defends it at the hearing.
Specialities
Other cases we handle in Valencia
DANA flood damage
Valuation of flood damage and review of the proposal from the insurer or the Consorcio de Compensación de Seguros (the state body for extraordinary risks).
Hidden defects
Defects that appear after buying, including damp covered up after a flood.
Faulty renovations
Works badly done, abandoned or with materials other than those agreed.
Damage valuation
The amount claimed, item by item.
Valuations
Market value for inheritances, divorces or ending joint ownership.
For lawyers
Reports prepared for the proceedings and an expert available to confirm them in court.
Judicial districts
The courts where we appear
Throughout the province, including these judicial districts.
València
Courts of first instance at the Ciudad de la Justicia.
Sagunt
The Camp de Morvedre and Puerto de Sagunto.
Torrent and Paterna
L'Horta Sud and l'Horta Oest.
Llíria
The Camp de Túria.
Gandia and Alzira
La Safor and La Ribera.
Rest of the province
Ask us about any other judicial district.
Valencia
Questions about expert reports in Valencia
Several of us bought in the same development. Can you report on every home?
Yes. Each home gets its own report with its own defects and valuation, and the visits are grouped to share the travel cost. Defects in common areas are dealt with separately, because the owners association claims them.
How long do I have to claim from the developer?
It depends on the type of defect. The LOE gives one year for finishes, three for habitability and ten for structural defects, from acceptance of the works, and two years to claim once the damage appears. It is best not to leave it late.
FAQ
Questions about claiming from the developer
Who is responsible for construction defects?
Each participant is liable for damage caused by their own errors: the designer for design faults, the contractor for workmanship, and technical site management for supervision and control. Where the cause cannot be attributed or fault is concurrent, all are jointly and severally liable. The developer is always liable to the buyer alongside the others. For that reason, contacting the developer is usually the simplest starting point for the owner.
Who claims for defects in communal areas?
The comunidad de propietarios, the owners' association, usually acts through a meeting resolution and its president. Façade, roof, structural, garage, pool or entrance defects affect everyone, and a joint claim with one expert report on communal areas is more effective. Each owner can claim defects in their home and, under case law, also communal-element defects affecting them directly. Keep individual flat issues clearly identified when documents are being assembled for a shared building claim.
Must I attempt a claim before going to court?
Since April 2025, Ley Orgánica 1/2025 generally requires an earlier attempt at a medio adecuado de solución de controversias, such as documented negotiation or mediation, before most civil claims can be filed. A burofax with the expert report and proposed solution is usually the first step: it records the date, can interrupt prescription if it meets the legal requirements and gives the other party an opportunity to repair. Your solicitor will explain the requirement applying to your case.
Are storm or DANA-related losses covered?
This depends on intensity and policy terms. Ordinary weather events, such as rainfall or wind exceeding certain thresholds, are usually covered by home insurance under its conditions. Extraordinary flooding and other extraordinary risks in Spain are covered by the Consorcio de Compensación de Seguros, the Spanish insurance compensation body, provided the property has insurance in force. Apply through the Consorcio and document damage carefully from the first day.
Can you act as experts in courts in other provinces?
Yes. An expert can act before any court in Spain. Our bases are Torrevieja, serving Alicante, Murcia, Valencia and Albacete, and Seville, serving western Andalusia. For other provinces, we assess travel for the inspection and trial. In some cases, ratification can take place by video conference if the court authorises it. Describe your case and we will advise on availability.
Developer not fixing the defects?
Send us photos, the handover record and their reply.
Contact
Let's talk about your property
Call us, message us on WhatsApp or send us an email. If you already know what you need, the quote form is the quickest way.