Electrician in Torremolinos for apartments and second homes
Electrical installation and renovation in Torremolinos. Consumer unit upgrades, rewiring, lighting and electrical certificates for apartments and holiday rental properties. English communication. We work while you're away.
Electrical work in Torremolinos: what apartments in La Carihuela and El Bajondillo typically need
Torremolinos has one of the largest stocks of older apartments on the Costa del Sol. In areas like La Carihuela, El Bajondillo and Playamar, many properties still have the original electrical installations from the 1960s or 1970s: consumer units without an RCD, insufficient circuit capacity for today's appliances — air conditioning, induction hobs, dishwashers — and wiring that hasn't been updated in decades. We assess the existing installation and propose the right upgrade for each property, from a consumer unit replacement to a full rewire.
Electrical certificates for holiday rental in Torremolinos
Torremolinos is one of Andalusia's most active holiday rental markets. The regional regulations set out electrical standards that properties must meet, and an up-to-date installation with the corresponding certificate (boletín eléctrico) is increasingly required for licensing. We issue the electrical installation certificate when required for holiday rental licensing, ownership transfers and power capacity upgrades. We guide owners through the process in English — it's straightforward once the installation has been properly updated.
Working within renovations and for non-resident owners
When electrical work is part of a bathroom, kitchen or full renovation, we coordinate cabling and conduit during the construction phase — so the installation is integrated correctly before the finishes go in. No return visits to break open completed walls. For non-resident owners, we coordinate access and carry out the work autonomously. We keep you updated and confirm completion before you return.
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 Torremolinos: local context
Torremolinos was the epicentre of the Costa del Sol tourism boom in the 1960s, and that history shapes every renovation carried out here today. Unlike Marbella or Estepona, much of the housing stock consists of apartments from the 60s, 70s and 80s built for summer holidays: heavily compartmentalised layouts, closed kitchens, obsolete electrical wiring and original bathrooms. Renovating in Torremolinos usually means modernising that holiday property —opening up spaces, renewing installations and improving energy efficiency— to turn it into a competitive rental asset or a genuinely liveable home. At Costa del Sol Reformas we understand the town's specifics: the salt air of La Carihuela, the Playamar towers and the villas of Montemar. With our own in-house team, project management in Spanish, English and German and a 5-year guarantee, we deliver full renovations designed for this particular market.
Where we work: La Carihuela, Playamar, Montemar, El Calvario / Centro, El Pinillo, Los Álamos.
How we work in Torremolinos
Why Costa del Sol Reformas
Costa del Sol Reformas is a renovation company in Torremolinos 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 Torremolinos apartments?
Yes. We work across all of Torremolinos including La Carihuela, El Bajondillo and Playamar. We assess the existing installation and propose the right upgrade for each property.
Can you provide an electrical certificate for my Torremolinos 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 process in English.
Do you work in La Carihuela and El Bajondillo?
Yes. We cover all of Torremolinos without any difference in conditions between areas.
Can you include electrical work in a bathroom or kitchen renovation?
Yes. When electrical work is part of a wider renovation, we coordinate cabling during the construction phase — so the installation is integrated before the finishes go in.
Can you manage the work 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.
Have a project in Torremolinos?
Tell us about your project and we'll prepare a tailored assessment.