Full apartment and property renovation in Fuengirola
Renovation specialists in Fuengirola. We manage the full project from start to finish — coordinating all trades on your behalf. English communication. No need to be present during the renovation.
Full renovation in Fuengirola: the typical project
Fuengirola's residential stock is dominated by apartments built in the 1970s and 1980s in areas like Los Boliches, the town centre and the seafront. Many haven't been fully updated since construction: old layouts with compartmentalised rooms, dated kitchens and bathrooms, and electrical installations that can't handle today's appliances. A full renovation addresses all of this in one project — new layout if needed, kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, electrical, painting and finishes. We plan the full scope upfront, coordinate all trades with a single point of contact, and manage the work from start to final handover.
Renovation for holiday rentals and second homes
A significant proportion of Fuengirola properties are used as holiday rentals or occasional second homes, particularly in Los Boliches and along the seafront. We renovate with that use in mind: durable materials that hold up under frequent occupation, practical layouts that work for short-term letting, and finishes that are easy to maintain between stays. Owners who aren't based in Fuengirola don't need to be present. Once the scope and materials are agreed, we carry out the renovation autonomously — coordinating access, managing all trades and keeping you updated throughout.
No need to travel — we manage the project remotely
Fuengirola has one of the largest British and Scandinavian communities on the Costa del Sol. We work regularly with non-resident owners across the UK and Northern Europe who manage their properties from abroad. The process is straightforward: we carry out an initial site assessment (which can be arranged to coincide with one of your visits), agree the scope in writing, and manage the full renovation without requiring your presence. We send progress updates and confirm completion before you return.
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 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 and English, 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 full apartment renovations in Fuengirola?
Yes. We renovate apartments and properties across Fuengirola, including Los Boliches and the seafront. We manage the full project — layout, kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, electrical and painting — with all trades coordinated by our team.
Can you renovate a holiday rental apartment in Los Boliches or the seafront?
Yes. We have extensive experience renovating holiday rental properties in Fuengirola. We select durable materials suited to frequent occupation and plan the renovation to minimise the time the property is out of use.
How long does a full renovation in Fuengirola take?
A full renovation of a 70–90 m² apartment typically takes between 8 and 14 weeks, depending on scope and material availability. We set 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 during the renovation. We confirm completion and provide documentation before you return.
Do you work in all areas of Fuengirola?
Yes. We work across all of Fuengirola including Los Boliches, Las Lagunas, the town centre and the seafront, without any difference in conditions or pricing structure.
Have a project in Fuengirola?
Tell us about your project and we'll prepare a tailored assessment.