Structural and Foundation Issues
Settling, cracking, and improper construction are common in a seismic and tropical climate. Problems that are invisible until they are expensive.
Independent property inspections in Costa Rica.You bring us the property. We bring you the clarity.
ABOUT
Independent property inspectors based in Costa Rica.
Selva Scout works exclusively for buyers. We assess properties, document every finding, and deliver the clarity you need before you commit to anything. No commissions, no conflicts of interest, no filtered reports.
THE RESULT
A clear picture before you commit. Every inspection gives you a map of the property: what's solid, what needs attention now, and what can wait. No surprises after closing, no guessing what that crack in the wall means, no scrambling for a contractor six months in. Most clients save far more than the cost of the inspection, whether through repairs avoided, problems caught early, or simply the confidence to negotiate from a position of knowledge.
The real value: clarity.
WHY?
Because in Costa Rica, anyone can sell you anything. There is no licensing for agents, no mandatory disclosure, no protection for foreign buyers. The market moves fast, the risks are real, and most buyers find out what they missed only after the keys change hands.
The Reality
The jungle has hidden risks.
Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful places to invest in property. It is also one of the easiest places to make a costly mistake. Foreign buyers often discover problems only after the keys change hands. We exist so that does not happen to you.
Water and Moisture Damage
The number one issue in Costa Rica. Humidity, poor drainage, and roof failures hide behind fresh paint and look perfect in listing photos.
Electrical Hazards
DIY wiring, overloaded panels, and ungrounded systems are common in older and rural properties.
Pest and Termite Damage
The tropical climate means termites, wood rot, and fungal growth that compromise structural integrity quietly and quickly.
Poor Construction Quality
Substandard materials, unfinished work, and shortcuts taken during construction that no listing photo will ever show you.
Inflated Valuations
Foreign buyer prices that have nothing to do with actual market value or the true cost of what needs fixing after the keys change hands.
What We Do
We show up. We find out.
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Inspection
A report that tells you exactly what you are buying.
A complete, independent assessment of every accessible element of a property. We show up in person with professional tools: thermal imaging, moisture meters, structural know-how. Foundation to roofline. Electrical panel to septic field. Every structure on the land. We document what we find, photograph what matters, and deliver a report that tells you exactly what you are buying.
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THE TEAM
The people behind every report.
We are not generalists. Our team brings together electrical engineering, structural expertise, and years of hands-on construction experience in Costa Rica. We know what we are looking at because we have spent careers working with exactly these systems. The right way.
Our Commitment
We work for you and no one else. Not the seller, not the agent, not the developer. Our assessment is independent, our findings are unfiltered, and our report reflects only what we find on the ground.
Pricing
Every property is different.
The scope of each inspection depends on the size, type, and complexity of the property. Get in touch and we will come back to you with a clear quote within 24 hours.
Get in touch
Let's talk about your property.
Reach out however feels right. We get back to you fast.