{"id":20003,"date":"2026-08-12T12:11:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T10:11:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.klicarquitectos.com\/planning-and-structural-expert-reports-when-needed\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T12:11:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T10:11:09","slug":"planning-and-structural-expert-reports-when-needed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.klicarquitectos.com\/en\/planning-and-structural-expert-reports-when-needed\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning and structural expert reports: when they are needed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An <strong>expert report<\/strong> signed by an architect is a technical and legal tool used to make decisions, resolve disputes or comply with the authorities. Many owners, companies and investors need one without knowing it. We explain when and what for.<\/p>\n<h2>What an expert report is<\/h2>\n<p>It is a technical document in which an architect analyses a situation (a building, a defect, a planning discrepancy) and issues a <strong>reasoned conclusion<\/strong>. It can be a party-appointed report, to support a decision or a claim, or a court-appointed one, when required by legal proceedings.<\/p>\n<h2>The most common types<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Planning<\/strong>: compatibility of use, buildable area, non-conforming status, age of a building.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Construction<\/strong>: defects, damp, workmanship faults, valuation of repairs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Structural<\/strong>: safety of floor slabs, cracks, foundations, aluminosis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>When they are needed<\/h2>\n<p>Before buying (to know the condition and legal status of a property), in <strong>disputes<\/strong> with builders, neighbours or owners&#8217; associations, to claim for defects, to certify the <strong>age<\/strong> of a construction, or when the authorities or a court require it. In many cases, a timely report avoids litigation or resolves it in your favour.<\/p>\n<h2>How we do it at Klic Arquitectos<\/h2>\n<p>We issue planning, construction and structural expert reports in the province of M\u00e1laga, with inspection, documentation and clear conclusions. Our experience in due diligence and on site allows us to bring technical judgement and rigour to every opinion.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>What is an architect&#8217;s expert report for?<\/h3>\n<p>To analyse and technically certify a situation (a defect, a planning discrepancy, the condition of a building) and to support a decision, a claim or legal proceedings.<\/p>\n<h3>Do I need an expert report to buy a property?<\/h3>\n<p>It is not compulsory, but it is highly advisable to know the technical condition and planning status before buying. A report avoids surprises and gives you arguments to negotiate.<\/p>\n<h3>Is an expert report valid in court?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. An expert report signed by a qualified professional can be submitted as evidence in legal proceedings.<\/p>\n<h2>Do you need an expert report?<\/h2>\n<p>At Klic Arquitectos we issue expert reports in M\u00e1laga and on the Costa del Sol. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.klicarquitectos.com\/en\/contact\/\">Tell us about it in a first, no-obligation call<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An expert report signed by an architect is a technical and legal tool used to make decisions, resolve disputes or comply with the authorities. Many owners, companies and investors need one without knowing it. We explain when and what for. 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