25+ Years Building Hydraulic Systems in the Algarve

iStarTec is a technical installations company focused on residential construction and luxury villas in the Algarve. We work with construction companies, property developers and architectural practices to deliver turnkey hydraulic systems.

Our story

Over two decades installing hydraulic systems in residential construction in the Algarve. We started with traditional plumbing and evolved into integrated systems — underfloor heating, solar thermal, air-source heat pumps — keeping up with regulatory requirements for energy efficiency and the rising technical bar of developments in the region.

Today, iStarTec delivers complete installations on projects from Portimão to Faro, working regularly with leading construction firms such as Ordem Geométrica and Grupo Libertas, and with developers such as emohb.

Certifications and partnerships

Operamos com Alvará IMPIC 4ª categoria classe 3 (instalações elétricas e mecânicas até 664 000 € por contrato). Somos parceiros das principais marcas do setor para garantir o acesso a equipamento premium e suporte técnico do fabricante.

IMPIC License Cat. 4 Class 3 Bosch Partner Uponor Certified BAXI Carrier

50+ projects completed

Residential projects delivered in Portimão, Albufeira, Lagos, Alvor and Praia da Rocha — luxury villas, private condominiums and new-build developments.

25+ years of experience

Deep knowledge of the terrain, climate and regulatory requirements of the Algarve. Technical continuity from a stable team over decades.

100% residential focus

Specialised in residential buildings and villas — we do not undertake roadworks or urban infrastructure, which lets us be highly efficient within our scope.

4 partner brands

Bosch (DHW and heat pumps), Uponor (underfloor heating and piping), BAXI (solar thermal) and Carrier (air-source). Premium equipment, manufacturer warranties.

Our scope of work

In scope: internal hydraulic networks — cold and hot water (multilayer, copper, PEX, PPR), DHW and solar thermal, domestic wastewater drainage, internal rainwater drainage, internal fire hose reels, sanitary equipment, kitchen plumbing.

Out of scope: roadworks and urban developments, public collectors, public natural gas networks, public hydrants, road gullies and drains. For natural gas we subcontract certified companies with category 9 licence.

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