Full renovation in Alhaurín de la Torre — homes and chalets

A full-scale renovation on the Costa del Sol goes far beyond new floors or a coat of paint: it means stripping the property back to its shell and rebuilding it completely — layout, plumbing, electrical and climate systems, masonry, joinery and finishes — under a single project and one point of coordination. At Costa del Sol Reformas we deliver this turnkey work across Málaga and the whole coast, with particular care for second-home and international owners. Our in-house team coordinates every trade, manages the technical project and municipal licences, and backs the result with a 5-year guarantee. You get a home rebuilt from the ground up, with high-end specifications and a coherent finish, free of the friction of hiring separate trades or the last-minute surprises that come with it.

The step-by-step process of a full renovation

Every serious full renovation starts with a proper project and on-site measurements, not a generic quote. We define the new layout, size the installations and file the municipal licence (responsible declaration or major works, depending on scope). On site, sequence matters: first demolition and removal of rubble to a licensed RCD waste manager; then setting out and new plumbing (multilayer or PEX pipe) and wiring compliant with Spain's REBT, with its own panel and dedicated circuits. Next come climate systems — often aerothermal with underfloor heating or ducting — masonry, waterproofing of wet areas, and floors. We finish with tiling, joinery, paint and fixtures. Every phase is checked before it's closed up, because a fault beneath the tiles is very costly to fix.

Materials and specifications: what to choose and why

For high-end projects we use large-format porcelain (Porcelanosa, Saloni, Neolith) that minimises grout lines and gives visual continuity, plus technical compact-surface worktops such as Dekton or Silestone (Cosentino), resistant to scratches and stains. In bathrooms and kitchens we fit thermostatic taps from Grohe or Hansgrohe and Roca sanitaryware. Thermally broken aluminium joinery (Cortizo, Technal) with double glazing improves insulation and prevents condensation. For climate control, aerothermal systems (Daikin, Mitsubishi) paired with underfloor heating deliver comfort and energy efficiency. None of it lasts without proper waterproofing (Sika, Weber) beneath shower trays and terraces. We choose each material by use, maintenance and the coast's salty climate — not by looks alone.

Technical considerations specific to the Costa del Sol

The coastal setting shapes decisions. Sea air accelerates corrosion, so we favour anodised or quality powder-coated aluminium, stainless fittings and joinery rated for salty environments. In owners' communities, any work on the façade, terrace or drainpipes needs community approval and must respect the building's aesthetics; we confirm this before starting. Licences vary by municipality — Marbella, Estepona, Mijas, Fuengirola and Benalmádena each have different procedures and fees — and many second homes require remote coordination with overseas owners. The Spanish Building Code (CTE) also mandates thermal and acoustic insulation and health standards; using a full renovation to upgrade insulation and ventilation raises the property's value and cuts climate-control bills.

Timelines, common mistakes and why an in-house team matters

A full renovation of a 90–100 m² flat usually takes 8 to 14 weeks; a villa, considerably longer. The costliest mistakes come from improvising: starting without a project or licence, underestimating hidden installations, cutting corners on waterproofing, or hiring separate trades that blame each other when something fails. That's why we work with our own in-house team and a single site manager: one point of responsibility, quality control at every phase, and deadlines that hold because we don't depend on uncoordinated third parties. We hand over turnkey, with installation certificates (electrical boletín) and a 5-year guarantee. Renovating since 2010, we know where problems tend to appear — and we head them off before they become cost overruns.