Make the slope visible instead of disguising it

A photograph taken only from the most favourable side may hide exactly what a construction company needs to understand. Prepare one view from the street, one from the high point and one from the low point; add a simple sketch with arrows showing how the land falls. Attach an existing topographic survey if you have one, but do not turn a visual estimate into a technical level. The practical decision is to show the slope clearly from the first contact so that nobody assesses a flat plot that does not exist.

Keep cadastral, topographic and planning information separate

Spain’s Electronic Cadastre Office lets users locate a property, consult its reference and use the map viewer. That information helps identify the parcel and its representation, but it does not replace a topographic survey or by itself confirm what may be built. Gather the cadastral reference and available plan, then add separately any municipal planning enquiry you already hold. Each document will answer a different question and cadastral identification will not be presented as buildability.

Access should be understandable at a glance

It is not enough to say that the plot has an entrance. Show the section of street adjoining it, the kerb or level difference between road and ground, the approximate position of the access and any visible feature that could affect reaching the works. A front and a side photograph usually explain the relationship with the street better than an isolated aerial view. Do not promise that a particular machine can enter; provide the images and measurements you have so the company can assess manoeuvring and site logistics.

Separate visible services from confirmed availability

A nearby chamber, pole or cover is an indication, not proof that every service connection is available to the parcel or on what terms. Photograph visible elements and keep any replies or certificates already obtained from utility companies or the council. The same principle applies to the ground: its surface appearance does not replace the study required for a project. The Building Code’s DB-SE-C links the geotechnical study to the intended building, foundations and retaining elements, so the project technician should decide its scope.

What to prepare before presenting the plot

To contact a construction company or present the land, prepare its location, cadastral reference, the area stated in your documents, photographs from the street and the high and low points, an access sketch, and any existing topographic plan, planning enquiry or service information. State clearly which details are verified and which are observations only. You do not need to hide the slope or commission every study before speaking: an honest, organised folder supports the right questions and shows what still needs checking before a quotation or design.

YOUR NEXT STEP

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Sources consulted

A Constructores.com guide. Informational content; every project requires professional assessment.