Full property renovation in Mijas — Pueblo, Mijas Costa and La Cala
Renovation specialists in Mijas. We work across all three zones and manage the full renovation for non-resident owners and second home buyers. English communication throughout.
Full renovation in Mijas: three zones, three profiles
Mijas is one of the largest municipalities on the Costa del Sol, with three distinct areas. Mijas Pueblo has a traditional character with houses and villas set back from the coast — a mix of local and international buyers seeking a quieter environment. Mijas Costa is a linear coastal area with apartments and chalets, a high proportion of British and Northern European ownership, and a strong holiday rental market. La Cala de Mijas is a growing area attracting a mix of first and second home buyers. We work across all three and adapt the renovation scope to the property type and the owner's requirements.
What a full renovation in Mijas covers
A full renovation covers everything from layout changes — new distribution, kitchen, bathrooms — through to flooring, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting and finishes. For chalets in Mijas Pueblo and La Cala, the scope tends to be larger and may include structural work. For apartments in Mijas Costa, the focus is often on kitchen and bathroom updates, new flooring and an updated electrical installation. All trades are coordinated by our team with a single project lead. The scope is agreed in advance and set out in the written quotation.
Remote project management
We manage the renovation end to end for non-resident owners across all three zones: access coordination with the community or building manager, daily supervision, trade management and progress updates in English. The written quotation reflects exactly what's been agreed before any work starts. Any change to the agreed scope is communicated and approved before it's carried out. You don't need to be present in Mijas during the renovation.
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. With more than 500 projects behind us, we know where problems tend to appear — and we head them off before they become cost overruns.
Renovating in Mijas: local context
Renovating in Mijas is unlike anywhere else on the Costa del Sol, because Mijas is really three places in one. There's the whitewashed mountain village clinging to the Sierra, with its protected pueblo aesthetic; there's Las Lagunas, the busy urban and commercial hub next to Fuengirola; and there's the 12-kilometre coastal strip of Mijas Costa, dotted with urbanisations like Calahonda and Riviera del Sol where close to half the residents are British or Nordic. At Costa del Sol Reformas we've delivered more than 500 projects reading those differences: modernising a 2000s-boom apartment is nothing like restoring a traditional village home. Our own in-house team, a 5-year guarantee and project management in Spanish, English and German keep your renovation moving from the first quote to the final handover.
Where we work: Mijas Pueblo, La Cala de Mijas, Calahonda (Sitio de Calahonda), Riviera del Sol, Las Lagunas, El Coto.
How we work in Mijas
Why Costa del Sol Reformas
Costa del Sol Reformas is a renovation company in Mijas operating since 2010. Own team, fixed price and 5-year written guarantee on all projects.
Frequently asked questions
Do you renovate properties across all three zones of Mijas?
Yes. We work in Mijas Pueblo, Mijas Costa and La Cala de Mijas, as well as the main urbanisations across the municipality.
What does a full renovation in Mijas 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 take in Mijas?
A full renovation of an apartment typically takes 6 to 10 weeks. For chalets and 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 holiday rental properties in Mijas Costa?
Yes. We have extensive experience renovating holiday rental apartments and chalets in Mijas Costa. We select materials suited to frequent occupation and can align the renovation window with the rental calendar.
Have a project in Mijas?
Tell us about your project and we'll prepare a tailored assessment.