Full property renovation in Estepona for villas and apartments
Renovation specialists in Estepona. We manage full renovations of villas, apartments and second homes — coordinating all trades on your behalf. English communication. No need to be present.
Full renovation in Estepona: a growing area with high international ownership
Estepona has expanded significantly in recent years. The Nueva Milla de Oro, Cancelada and Selwo have attracted international buyers looking for villas and apartments at prices below Marbella. The town centre has a mix of traditional and modern apartments, many bought as second homes by British, German and Scandinavian owners. Demand for full renovations is driven by owners who have acquired properties that need full updating, and by existing owners who want to bring their properties up to a standard that works for personal use or rental.
Where we work in Estepona
We work across all of Estepona: the town centre, the beach area, the Nueva Milla de Oro, Cancelada, Selwo and the interior urbanisations. We know the access conditions and community rules in the main complexes across the municipality. Estepona's property mix — from town centre apartments to Nueva Milla de Oro villas — means the renovation scope and finish level varies considerably. We adapt the project to the property type and the owner's requirements.
Remote project management for non-resident owners
A significant proportion of our Estepona clients are non-resident owners based outside Spain. We manage the renovation end to end: access coordination with the community or building manager, daily supervision, trade coordination and progress updates in English. The written quotation sets out the full agreed scope before any work starts. Any change to that scope is communicated and approved before it's carried out. You don't need to be present in Estepona during the renovation.
A full renovation strips the property back to bare shell and rebuilds it completely: layout, plumbing, electrics, heating and cooling, brickwork, joinery and finishes, under a single project and a single point of coordination. It starts with a design and a real on-site survey, not a generic quote, and with the right municipal permit: a declaración responsable or a major works licence, depending on the scope.
The decisions that set the schedule and the outcome
The hidden services. Multilayer or PEX plumbing and electrics to REBT standard, with their own consumer unit and independent circuits, plus waterproofing under shower trays and terraces. It is the work you never see and the one most often underestimated: every stage is checked before it is closed up.
The materials exposed to salt air. Sea breeze accelerates corrosion, so the priority is external aluminium joinery, anodised or high-quality lacquered, with a thermal break, double glazing and stainless fittings. Inside, large-format porcelain, which reduces grout lines and gives visual continuity, and compact-surface worktops that resist scratching and staining. Heating is usually an air-source heat pump with underfloor heating or ducted air.
The community and the town hall. Any work to the facade, terrace or soil pipes needs the consent of the owners' community and must respect the look of the building. Permits vary from town to town (Marbella, Estepona, Mijas, Fuengirola and Benalmádena each have their own procedures and fees) and the CTE building code sets requirements for thermal and acoustic insulation and hygiene. On second homes, much of the work is coordinated remotely with the owner.
A full renovation of a 90-100 m2 flat takes 8 to 14 weeks; a villa, considerably longer. In-house team, one site manager, turnkey handover with installation certificates (electrical certificate) and a 5-year guarantee on the workmanship. Renovating since 2010. The full process and materials are set out in our guide to full home renovation on the Costa del Sol.
Renovating in Estepona: local context
Renovating in Estepona is unlike anywhere else on the Costa del Sol. Two worlds meet here: the old town —the "Village of Flowers" and Garden of the Costa del Sol— with its Moorish maze of pedestrian streets, colourful flower pots and 50-plus murals, where restoring a two or three-storey Andalusian townhouse means respecting the façade and its traditional character; and the coastal corridor of the New Golden Mile, El Paraíso, Selwo and Atalaya, where golf villas and beachfront apartments call for high-end contemporary renovations. At Costa del Sol Reformas we handle both ends with our own in-house team, a 5-year guarantee and project management in Spanish and English. We know Estepona street by street, from the historic centre to the seafront.
Where we work: Casco Antiguo (Pueblo de las Flores), New Golden Mile, El Paraíso, Cancelada, Selwo, Atalaya.
How we work in Estepona
Why Costa del Sol Reformas
Costa del Sol Reformas is a renovation company in Estepona operating since 2010. Own team, fixed price and 5-year written guarantee on all projects.
Frequently asked questions
Do you renovate villas in the Nueva Milla de Oro and Estepona urbanisations?
Yes. We work in the Nueva Milla de Oro, Cancelada, Selwo and the main urbanisations across the municipality. We know the access conditions and community rules in the main complexes.
What does a full renovation in Estepona include?
A full renovation covers layout changes, kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting and finishes. The exact scope is agreed in advance and set out in the written quotation.
How long does a full renovation of an Estepona property take?
A full renovation of an apartment typically takes 6 to 10 weeks. For villas the timeline is usually longer. We confirm the timeline in the written quotation after the site assessment.
Can you manage the renovation if I'm not based in Spain?
Yes. We coordinate access, supervise all work and send regular updates in English. You don't need to be present. We confirm completion before you return.
Do you work on apartments in Estepona town centre as well as urbanisations?
Yes. We work across all of Estepona — town centre, beach area and urbanisations — without any difference in conditions.
Have a project in Estepona?
Tell us about your project and we'll prepare a tailored assessment.