Renovation Assessment · San Miguel de Allende
Renovation Assessment
in San Miguel de Allende
Before you renovate, know what's really behind the walls — and the right order to fix it. Our architect-led assessment gives you a prioritized plan and honest budget ranges, so you spend on what matters instead of guessing.
Why It Matters in SMA
Most renovation money is wasted on the wrong order.
Renovating a colonial home goes wrong when work happens in the wrong sequence — fresh paint over unfixed damp, new floors over a leaking terrace, finishes before the wiring. An assessment first tells you what to do, what to skip, and what to tackle before anything else.
Urgent vs. cosmetic
Not everything that looks bad is urgent — and not everything urgent is visible. We separate what truly needs fixing from what can wait.
Hidden conditions
Damp, old wiring, failing waterproofing, and informal past repairs hide behind finishes. We find them before they sink your budget mid-project.
The right sequence
In a colonial home, order is everything: moisture before paint, structure before finishes. The wrong sequence means paying twice.
Conflicting quotes
Three contractors, three different stories. An independent architect-led assessment gives you one clear, unbiased plan to judge them against.
What We Assess
The Whole Home, Honestly Evaluated
We assess the systems that drive a renovation budget — and tell you, plainly, the real condition of each.
Structure & Foundation
What must be addressed before any finishes go in
Moisture & Waterproofing
The damp that ruins paint and floors if ignored first
Electrical Capacity
Whether the system can handle your renovation plans
Plumbing & Water
Pipes, pressure, and what to replace while walls are open
Roof & Terraces
Waterproofing and drainage that must come first
Finishes & Tile
What can be restored versus what should be replaced
Layout & Feasibility
Whether the changes you want are realistic in this home
Permits & Constraints
What your renovation will and will not require to proceed
How It Works
From Walkthrough to a Clear Plan
A focused assessment that ends with a plan you can actually act on — and a team that can execute it if you choose.
Tell Us Your Goals
Contact us via WhatsApp, phone, or email. Tell us what you want from the renovation — and what is worrying you.
On-Site Assessment
Our architect-led specialist walks the property, evaluates condition and feasibility, and documents everything with photos.
Prioritized Report
You receive a written assessment in English: condition, priorities (urgent · recommended · optional), and the right order of work.
Budget Ranges
Realistic budget ranges for the recommended work, so you can plan and phase your renovation with eyes open.
Review & Roadmap
We walk you through it by video call or in person — and, if you want, the same architect-led team can carry out the work.
What's in Your Assessment
A Plan You Can Actually Build From
The assessment exists to do one thing: replace guesswork with a clear, prioritized roadmap — so every peso of your renovation goes to the right work, in the right order.
Written assessment in clear English — no translation needed
Photo documentation of conditions and problem areas
True condition of each major system, plainly explained
Prioritized list: urgent · recommended · optional
The correct sequence of work for a colonial home
Realistic budget ranges to plan and phase the project
A video-call or in-person walkthrough of the plan
Architect-Led
From $350 USD
Final price varies by property size. Message us for an exact quote.
Architect Gustavo Jiménez leads the assessment — so the plan reflects how a renovation actually has to be sequenced, not a wishlist that falls apart on site.
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One Team From Plan to Finish
The advantage of an architect-led team: the same people who assess your home can carry out the renovation — in the right order, no chasing contractors.
What Our Clients Say
Real Experiences. Real Peace of Mind.
I purchased my home in San Miguel and Gustavo completed a home inspection and assessment so I could make an offer that was fair to me and fair to the seller. After purchasing the home Gustavo developed a work plan to complete all the renovations. The project was on-time, on-budget and exceeded my expectations.
We wanted to restore our colonial home the right way — using local materials and craftsmen, but with real professional oversight. Gustavo managed everything: the cantera work, the plumbing, the ironwork. Six months later, we have the house of our dreams.
Frequently Asked
Renovation Assessment FAQ
How is a renovation assessment different from a home inspection?
A pre-purchase inspection answers "should I buy this?" A renovation assessment answers "I have this home — what should I do to it, in what order, and what will it cost?" It is forward-looking: a prioritized plan to renovate smart, not just a condition report.
I already own the home — is this still worth it?
Especially then. Most wasted renovation money comes from doing work in the wrong order or fixing the wrong things first. An assessment up front pays for itself many times over by preventing exactly that.
How much does a renovation assessment cost?
From $350 USD, depending on the size and complexity of the property. It is a small fraction of a renovation budget — and it routinely saves far more than it costs by getting the plan right.
Why does the order of work matter so much?
In a colonial home, sequence is everything. Paint over unfixed damp peels in months. New floors over a leaking terrace get ruined. Finishes before electrical means tearing them out. We map the correct order so you only pay once.
Will you tell me what NOT to spend on?
Yes — and that is often the most valuable part. We separate urgent from cosmetic and tell you honestly what can wait or be skipped, so your budget goes where it actually matters.
Can you do the renovation too, or just assess it?
Both — your choice. The assessment stands on its own as an independent plan. But if you want, the same architect-led team can carry out the work, in the right order, with one point of accountability.
I have quotes from contractors already — can you help me judge them?
Yes. An independent, architect-led assessment gives you one clear, unbiased baseline to compare conflicting contractor quotes against — so you know what is fair and what is missing.
Do you assess whether the changes I want are even possible?
Yes. Part of the assessment is feasibility — whether your layout changes, additions, or ideas are realistic given the structure, and what they would actually involve.
Can you do this remotely if I am not in San Miguel yet?
Yes. We assess on-site, document everything with photos, deliver the report in English, and walk you through it by video call — so you can plan your renovation from anywhere.
How fast do I get the assessment?
Typically within 48 hours of the on-site visit, with the full written plan, priorities, and budget ranges ready for you to act on.
Renovate Smart
Plan the renovation right before you spend a peso.
Architect-led renovation assessment, prioritized plan, and honest budget ranges, from $350 USD. Reach us on WhatsApp.
