Electrician in Fuengirola and Los Boliches for apartments and second homes
Electrical installation and renovation in Fuengirola. Consumer unit upgrades, rewiring and electrical certificates for apartments and second homes. English communication. We work while you're away.
Electrical work in Fuengirola and Los Boliches: what apartments typically need
Fuengirola has a large stock of apartments from the 1970s and 1980s — in areas like Los Boliches and along the seafront — with electrical installations that haven't been updated since the building was constructed. The most common issues: consumer units without an RCD, insufficient capacity for air conditioning and induction appliances, and circuits without an earth wire. For holiday rental owners, electrical compliance is also a practical requirement. The Andalusian holiday rental regulations set out electrical standards that properties must meet, and an up-to-date installation with the corresponding certificate is increasingly necessary.
What's included and electrical certificates
Consumer unit replacement or upgrade, new circuits, lighting points, sockets, design switches, bathroom extraction, and any electrical work that forms part of a wider bathroom or full renovation. We issue the Spanish electrical installation certificate (boletín eléctrico) when required for holiday rental licensing, ownership transfers or power capacity upgrades. We explain the process clearly in English so you know exactly what's needed and why.
Working while you're away and within renovation projects
Fuengirola and Los Boliches have a large British and Scandinavian owner community. Many manage their properties remotely. We coordinate access and carry out the work autonomously — you don't need to be present. When electrical work is part of a bathroom or full renovation, we coordinate cabling and conduit during the construction phase. The installation is integrated correctly before the finishes go in, avoiding later interventions in completed walls or ceilings.
Los Boliches and town centre: the typical electrical profile
Most of the buildings in central Fuengirola and Los Boliches were built in the 1960s to 1980s. These properties frequently have consumer units without RCD protection, undersized cable sections below current Reglamento Electrotécnico standards, or sockets without earth connections. When owners renovate a bathroom or kitchen, or want to obtain the holiday rental licence certificate, the electrical installation typically needs updating. We assess the existing installation during the site visit before proposing any work — so the quote reflects exactly what's needed.
British and Scandinavian owners in Fuengirola: remote management in English
Fuengirola has one of the largest British and Scandinavian communities on the Costa del Sol. Many of these owners don't live in Spain permanently and manage their properties from abroad. We coordinate property access with a local contact — a neighbour, property manager or letting agency — and carry out the work autonomously. Quotes, communication and documentation are in English. We manage the electrical certificate (boletín eléctrico) required for holiday rental (VUT) licences.
A safe electrical installation is the foundation of any renovation on the Costa del Sol. At Costa del Sol Reformas we carry out complete electrical installations in line with Spain's Low Voltage Electrotechnical Regulation (REBT): from renewing the consumer unit and circuits to home automation, LED lighting and electric-vehicle charging points. We work with our own in-house team of licensed electricians, which lets us issue the Electrical Installation Certificate (CIE, or boletín) to the Junta de Andalucía and back every job with a five-year guarantee. Many coastal homes, built in the 1970s and 80s, still carry obsolete wiring with no earthing or residual-current device. We modernise them using leading-brand materials and full technical documentation that adds real value to the property.
The process: from survey to certificate (CIE)
We start with a genuine survey: we measure the contracted power, inspect the consumer unit, test the earthing with an earth-resistance meter and flag overloaded circuits or old aluminium wiring. From that we draft the technical report and set the electrification level: basic (5,750 W) or high (9,200 W). Then we execute the work: recessed corrugated conduit, copper cable runs, mounting the main distribution and protection board, wiring the circuits and installing an earth rod. We test insulation, continuity and RCD tripping before energising. On completion, as a licensed installation company, we issue the Electrical Installation Certificate (CIE) through the Junta de Andalucía's TECI platform, which is essential to activate the supply.
Consumer unit, circuits and protection: what we fit and why
A modern board splits protection circuit by circuit, so one fault doesn't plunge the whole house into darkness. We fit an ICP or maximum-demand meter, a main automatic switch (IGA) and 30 mA RCDs —super-immunised or auto-reset where useful— plus a dedicated MCB per circuit: C1 lighting (1.5 mm²), C2 general sockets (2.5 mm²), C3 cooker and oven (6 mm²), C4 washing machine, dishwasher and water heater, C5 bathrooms. High electrification adds lines for air conditioning, tumble dryer and automation. We use halogen-free copper cable (ES07Z1-K) and gear from Schneider Electric, ABB/Niessen, Legrand, Hager or Simon. We also add surge protection, increasingly essential given household electronics and coastal storms.
Home automation, LED lighting and EV charging
A new installation is the moment to future-proof the home. We integrate home automation using the KNX standard, Loxone or systems such as Simon 100/270 to control lighting, climate, blinds and security from your phone. For lighting we replace halogens with dimmable LED, on independent lines and with quality drivers to avoid flicker. For electric cars we install charging points (Wallbox, V2C or Circutor units) in line with ITC-BT-52: a dedicated circuit, a 30 mA Class A residual-current device, surge protection and, where the manufacturer requires it, DC residual-current detection. We size the power so charging coexists with the rest of the house without trips, and leave provision for solar panels.
Older Costa del Sol homes: when to rewire completely
Many apartments and villas in Marbella, Fuengirola or Mijas still keep their original wiring from forty or fifty years ago: no RCD, no proper earthing, aluminium conductors or sections too small for today's demand. These are the usual cause of nuisance tripping, overheating fittings and fire risk. In these cases we recommend a full renovation rather than a patch: new board, complete rewiring and correct earthing. Doing it with our own team avoids subcontractors and poor coordination with the rest of the works (masonry, plumbing), protects finishes and hands the home over with a certificate and a five-year guarantee. That documentation is decisive when selling or renting, and with the electricity company.
Renovating in Fuengirola: local context
Renovating in Fuengirola is nothing like renovating in an inland white village or a hillside villa estate. Fuengirola is a compact, vertical beach town: much of its housing stock is high-rise apartments built during the tourism boom of the 1960s, 70s and 80s, now carrying dated plumbing, kitchens, bathrooms and aluminium window frames that are ready for an overhaul. Layered on top is a strongly international owner base, Fuengirola is home to Spain's largest Nordic and Finnish community, concentrated in Los Boliches, living alongside lifelong local residents. At Costa del Sol Reformas we work with our own in-house team and a 5-year guarantee, and we run every project in Spanish, English and German, essential in a town where owner and contractor rarely share a first language.
Where we work: Los Boliches, Centro y Paseo Marítimo, Torreblanca, Carvajal, Reserva del Higuerón (El Higuerón), Pueblo López.
How we work in Fuengirola
Why Costa del Sol Reformas
Costa del Sol Reformas is a renovation company in Fuengirola operating since 2010. Own team, fixed price and 5-year written guarantee on all projects.
Frequently asked questions
Do you carry out electrical work in Fuengirola and Los Boliches?
Yes. We work across all of Fuengirola including Los Boliches, the seafront and Las Lagunas, without any difference in conditions.
Can you provide an electrical certificate for my Fuengirola holiday rental?
Yes. We issue the Spanish electrical installation certificate (boletín eléctrico) for holiday rental licensing, ownership transfers and power upgrades. We guide you through the requirements in English.
Do you update old consumer units in Fuengirola apartments?
Yes. We assess the existing consumer unit and installation, then propose the right upgrade — from adding an RCD to a full consumer unit replacement, depending on the state of the installation.
Can you include electrical work in a bathroom renovation in Fuengirola?
Yes. When electrical work is part of a bathroom renovation, we coordinate with the tiling and plumbing teams so the installation is integrated before the finishes go in.
Can you manage the installation if I'm not in Spain?
Yes. We coordinate access and carry out the work autonomously. We keep you updated and confirm completion before you return to the property.
Can you update the electrical installation in a Los Boliches apartment without me being present?
Yes. We coordinate access with whoever you designate and carry out the work autonomously. We send before and after photos and provide the electrical certificate if required.
Do you issue the boletín eléctrico for holiday rental licences in Fuengirola?
Yes. We issue the electrical installation certificate (boletín) for VUT holiday rental licence applications in Fuengirola and across the Mijas municipality. We advise on installation requirements before quoting.
Can you install an EV charging point in a Fuengirola apartment?
Yes, where the building's electrical infrastructure allows. In apartments with a communal garage we assess viability based on available power and community rules. In private garages of detached or semi-detached properties the installation is more straightforward.
Have a project in Fuengirola?
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