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A geotechnical study is mandatory for any new building according to Basic Document SE-C of the Technical Building Code, and practically all municipalities in Mallorca require it to grant a building permit. In 2026 it costs

Damaged wooden beams are detected by four signs: fine sawdust under the ceiling, a hollow sound when tapped, visible bowing or sagging, and persistent damp patches on the supports. Reliable diagnosis is made with a resistograph, which measures

Any foreigner can buy a home in Mallorca in 2026 without restrictions: the proposal to ban purchases by non-residents was rejected in the Balearic Parliament as unfeasible within the European framework. A Spanish Foreigner Identification Number (NIE), a Spanish bank account, and

Reinforcing a beam with a prefabricated beam (Mecanoviga) costs between €180 and €260 per linear meter installed in 2026, with a market average of around €217/m. Reinforcing the entire floor slab of a 90 m² Mallorcan apartment

Foundation underpinning reinforces or extends the foundations of an existing building when the ground settles and subsidence occurs. It is necessary in cases of diagonal cracks, doors rubbing against the foundation, or sunken floors. The main methods are micropiles and resin injection.

> In 2026, housing rehabilitation in the Balearic Islands is supported by two avenues: the Next Generation funds of the Recovery Plan, which cover up to 40% of the work on a single dwelling and up to 80% in a building

Aluminosis is the degradation of concrete made with aluminous cement, a material used in Spain between the late 1950s and late 1970s. It mainly affects the joists of floor slabs: the concrete