We evaluate existing residential buildings against Chile's OGUC accessibility standards and deliver a phased adaptation plan your building committee can implement using the common expenses budget — no full structural renovation required.
Most residential buildings in Chile were constructed before current OGUC accessibility requirements came into force. Bringing them into full compliance sounds daunting — but it doesn't have to mean tearing down walls or emptying the reserve fund.
Our consultancy specializes exclusively in existing residential buildings. We conduct a structured on-site assessment, identify every gap against the applicable OGUC articles, and produce a prioritized action plan organized by urgency and cost — so your committee can act step by step, budget period by budget period.
We visit your building and systematically document every element: ramps, corridor widths, elevator dimensions, signage, shared bathrooms, and parking areas.
Every finding is ranked by urgency and estimated cost, giving your committee a clear roadmap to work through over multiple budget cycles.
Our plans are structured around realistic budget ranges compatible with typical building common expense funds — not one-time capital expenditures.
Our evaluation covers every element that OGUC addresses for residential common areas — assessed systematically, reported clearly.
We assess all ramp slopes, widths, handrail specifications, and surface materials against OGUC Article 4.1 requirements for accessible routes of travel.
Every common corridor and doorway is measured against the minimum clear-width standards required for wheelchair and mobility-aid passage.
Elevator cab dimensions, door widths, control panel heights, and braille signage are evaluated for compliance with accessibility standards.
We review visual and tactile signage throughout common areas, checking contrast ratios, mounting heights, and braille compliance.
Common-area bathrooms are evaluated for turning radius, grab bar placement, fixture heights, and door clearance — all per OGUC specifications.
We verify the presence, dimensions, marking, and proximity to building entrances of accessible parking spaces as required by regulation.
From first contact to a ready-to-execute action plan — here's exactly what happens at each stage of our engagement.
We gather basic building information — year of construction, number of floors, existing modifications — and schedule the on-site visit.
Our team conducts a detailed physical inspection of all common areas, measuring, photographing, and documenting every relevant element.
Each finding is cross-referenced against the applicable OGUC articles. We classify gaps by severity: critical, moderate, or minor.
You receive a written report with every intervention ranked by priority and estimated cost, structured for phased execution over budget cycles.
Our consultancy works exclusively with existing residential buildings — condominiums, apartment complexes, and residential towers that were built before current accessibility standards and now need to adapt without a full structural renovation.
We understand the particular constraints of this context: structural limitations, budget realities, and the collective decision-making process of building committees. Our methodology is designed around these realities, not around ideal new-construction scenarios.
We believe committees make better decisions when they understand the process behind the recommendations they receive. Here's exactly how our assessment methodology works, from the moment we arrive at your building.
We use calibrated measuring tools to record exact dimensions of every element — ramp slopes to the nearest degree, corridor widths to the nearest centimeter.
Every finding is photographed with contextual framing. Photos are included in the final report so committee members can see exactly what was observed.
Each measured element is compared against the specific OGUC article that governs it. We cite the exact regulatory text so committees understand the legal basis for each finding.
We assign each intervention a priority level and a cost range based on typical contractor rates in the Santiago metropolitan area, giving committees realistic planning data.
The final report is delivered as a structured PDF document, formatted for presentation at building assemblies and suitable for inclusion in committee records.
