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 and due diligence 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.
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.
Illegal or Unpermitted Construction
Extensions, bodegas, and pools built without permits become your legal and financial problem the moment you sign.
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
You bring us the property. We tell you the truth.
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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.
Negotiation Support
Not opinion. Evidence.
In Costa Rica, land holds its value. What changes hands with it is the risk. Every structural defect, every system failure, every code violation we document becomes a factual argument for a lower price. We take that argument to the table on your behalf. Not as opinion, but as evidence.
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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.
Process
Six steps from first contact to keys in hand.
- 01Free
Discovery Call
A free conversation to understand what you are looking for and how we can help.
- 0210 minutes
Intake Form
You share the property details, your timeline, and your priorities.
- 0330 minutes
Intake Call
We review everything together and confirm the scope of the inspection.
- 04Bank · Crypto
Contract and Payment
Simple agreement, paid by bank transfer in USD or by crypto.
- 055 to 10 days
Inspection and Report
We visit the property, document everything, and deliver your findings.
- 06Optional
Negotiation
We use the report to negotiate a fair price, with you in the lead.
Get in touch
Three ways to reach us.
Choose what feels easiest. We answer every message within 24 hours.