Independent surveying practice

Technical judgement to understand, assess and decide.

We inspect, analyse and document damage and technical condition in vessels, homes, businesses and industrial facilities.

  • Independence
  • Evidence
  • Clarity

Specialist areas

How can we help?

We start with your situation, define the scope and carry out the necessary checks.

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Boats and yachts

Understand the true condition of a vessel.

Independent inspections and reports to support a purchase, valuation, damage claim or technical decision.

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Property claims

Analyse an incident and assess its consequences.

Damage assessment for homes, residential buildings, businesses and industrial facilities, for insurers, companies and private clients.

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Marine

Vessel inspection and marine surveying.

We help you understand a vessel’s technical condition, analyse damage and obtain documented conclusions before making a decision.

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I need to know its true condition

Condition survey of hull, structure, systems, equipment and documentation.

04

I need an independent repair review

Independent technical review of scope, execution and suitability of the work.

05

I need a vessel valuation

Valuations for sale and purchase, insurance, finance, inheritance and other purposes.

06

I need an expert report

Reasoned technical conclusions for claims, disputes or proceedings.

The scope is agreed before work begins. Every vessel and every decision require a tailored inspection.

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Property claims

Damage explained through structure, evidence and valuation.

We investigate losses affecting homes, residential buildings, businesses and industrial facilities. We gather background information, inspect damage and prepare clear technical and financial assessments.

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Water damage and flooding

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Fire and smoke

03

Weather events

04

Electrical and machinery damage

05

Liability and recoveries

06

Buildings, contents and losses

Professional qualifications

Official qualifications and expert judgement.

Assignments are handled by qualified technical professionals experienced in inspection, valuation and damage analysis.

Valuation system certified by the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya.A structured methodology supporting vessel valuations.

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Naval engineering

Technical expertise applied to vessel structures, systems, materials and behaviour.

02

Court expert work

Preparation of clear, traceable technical opinions suitable for proceedings and disputes.

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Average surveying

Inspection and documentation of damage, circumstances, extent and protective measures in incidents and transport.

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Official qualifications

A team with qualifications and professional credentials relevant to the practice’s specialist areas.

Methods and technology

The right tool for each question.

Instrumental techniques support inspection and professional judgement. Their use and scope depend on the material, conditions and purpose of the assignment.

Visual inspection

Systematic assessment of condition, visible anomalies and relationships between components.

Moisture measurement

Comparison of readings to identify areas requiring further investigation.

Tap test

Technical percussion to identify acoustic changes consistent with discontinuities.

Infrared thermography

Non-invasive analysis of thermal patterns and differences requiring interpretation.

Functional tests

System checks and, where appropriate, trials under way.

Technical documentation

Review of background information, invoices, quotations, drawings and available documentation.

Anonymised real cases

From technical finding to useful decision.

A selection of assignments documented in our working systems. Identifying details are omitted to protect case confidentiality.

Marine · Condition survey

A comprehensive, section-by-section review.

Non-destructive visual inspection of hull, deck, steering, propulsion, installations, equipment, safety and documentation, supported by functional checks and photographic evidence.

OutcomeStructured technical condition and prioritised maintenance recommendations in a complete report.

Marine · Valuation

Valuing a vessel with significant mechanical damage.

Market evidence, material condition, equipment and engine and transmission repair costs were assessed to avoid a purely theoretical valuation.

OutcomeA reasoned market range and reference value adjusted to the vessel’s actual condition.

Property claims · Water damage

Separating cause, cover and valuation.

Inspection of commercial premises affected by water ingress, policy review and separate assessment of ceilings, walls, floors and other building damage.

OutcomeA documented technical proposal distinguishing covered damage from uninsured items.

Property claims · Severe weather

Urgent assessment of catastrophe-scheme damage.

Documentary and photographic analysis of the partial collapse of a retaining wall after exceptional rainfall, including stabilisation, reconstruction and drainage.

OutcomeCatastrophe-scheme classification, provisional range and case prepared for professional review.

How we work

A clear and verifiable process.

  1. 01

    We understand the case

    What happened, what decision is needed and what information is available.

  2. 02

    We define the scope

    Checks, limitations, required documentation and expected deliverable.

  3. 03

    We inspect and analyse

    We gather evidence and compare observations, background information and measurements.

  4. 04

    We deliver clear conclusions

    A documented report, valuation where appropriate and understandable next steps.

Ariadna reviewing technical drawings inside a vesselPortrait of Ariadna

ITB Surveyors

A technical, approachable and independent practice.

We turn complex situations into useful information. Our practice brings together official qualifications, naval engineering, court expert work and average surveying to explain what we observe, how we analyse it and which conclusions are supported by the available evidence.

Ariadna GaschCase coordination and client contact

Contact

Tell us what you need to resolve.

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Direct contact · Barcelona and Catalonia

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