What it is
You don't need us on site to benefit from 20 years of Algarve construction experience. Our Remote Advisory service gives you direct access to Orla's expertise, on planning, contractors, budgets, and contracts, wherever you are based and wherever your project is in Portugal.
How It Works
Simple, clear,
structured
01
01
You send us your documents
Plans, quotes, contracts, planning correspondence, invoices, whatever you have and whatever you need reviewed.
02
02
We analyse and advise
We review everything in detail, identify the issues, and give you a clear written report with our findings and recommended next steps.
03
03
You stay in control
You make the decisions, with the confidence of knowing exactly what you're looking at and what it means for your project.
Pricing
Our pricing is scaled
by project size
Measured as total gross build area across all floors including basement.
Small
Up to 150m²
Medium
150m² to 350m²
Large
350m²+
Not sure which band applies? Get in touch and we'll help you work it out.
01
Planning Support
From choosing the right route into planning to unblocking a stalled application, we know how the Portuguese system works.
Pre-Application Planning Strategy
We assess the best planning route for your project before anything is submitted.
From €350
Planning Application Review & Support
If your licenciamento has stalled, we find out why and give you a clear action plan.
From €350
Ongoing Planning Monitoring
We track your application and keep you updated throughout.
€300/month
Licença de Utilização Support
We prepare, submit, and monitor your usage licence application through to approval.
From €350 + €300/month
02
Contractor Support
Finding and managing reliable contractors in the Algarve is one of the hardest parts of any build. We protect you.
Contractor Search & Vetting
We identify, verify, and shortlist contractors from our established network.
From €500
Tender Pack Preparation
We prepare the documentation your contractors need to price properly.
From €500
Quote Review & Analysis
We interrogate quotes line by line and give you a written report before you commit.
From €350
Contract Review
We flag everything that doesn't protect your interests before you sign.
From €350
Change Order Review
We check whether contractor variations are reasonable before you agree to them.
From €250
Contractor Dispute & Abandonment Support
If your contractor walks off site, we assess your position and coordinate with our legal partners to protect you.
€750 + €500/month
03
Budget Support
Cost control is where international buyers most often come unstuck. We give you clarity before problems arise.
Initial Project Budget
An independent cost plan based on your brief, location, and specification.
From €500
Budget vs Actual Reporting
Monthly tracking of spend against budget so you always know where you stand.
From €200/month
Invoice Review
We check every contractor invoice against the agreed payment schedule before you approve payment.
From €150
04
Site Inspections
Where you need eyes on site but don't need us there permanently.
Independent Site Inspection Report
We commission a qualified inspector on your behalf, review the report, and present the findings with our assessment. Available anywhere in Portugal.
Price confirmed per project and location
Buy a bundle, save 10%
Purchase a package of services from the same category and receive 10% off everything in it.
All services are priced on the basis that you provide the required documentation. Where documents are missing, we can source them on your behalf, we'll confirm the cost in writing before doing so.
Get In Touch
Not sure where
to start?
Tell us where your project is and what's causing you problems. We'll tell you honestly whether we can help and what it will cost.