Full apartment and property renovation in Torremolinos
Renovation specialists in Torremolinos. We manage full renovations of apartments and second homes from start to finish — coordinating all trades on your behalf. English communication. No need to be present.
Full renovation in Torremolinos: the typical project
Torremolinos has one of the highest concentrations of older apartments on the Costa del Sol — properties built in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s in areas like La Carihuela, El Bajondillo, Playamar and Montemar. Most have the original layouts: compartmentalised rooms, dated kitchens and bathrooms, and electrical and plumbing installations that are decades old. A full renovation addresses all of this in a single project — new layout if needed, kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, electrical, plumbing and finishes. One intervention, one project lead, no repeated access for separate works.
Where we work in Torremolinos
La Carihuela is one of Torremolinos' most active holiday rental zones, with a high proportion of non-resident British and Scandinavian owners. El Bajondillo's seafront apartments and Playamar's residential blocks are also areas where we work regularly. We know the access conditions and community rules in the main complexes across the municipality. We work on first and second homes as well as holiday rental properties. For rental apartments, we select durable materials that hold up under frequent occupation and are easy to maintain between stays.
Remote project management for non-resident owners
We manage the renovation end to end for owners who aren't based in Torremolinos: access coordination with the community or building manager, daily supervision, trade management and progress updates in English throughout. 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 Torremolinos 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 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 renovate apartments in La Carihuela and El Bajondillo?
Yes. We work across all of Torremolinos including La Carihuela, El Bajondillo, Playamar and Montemar. We know the access conditions and community rules in the main complexes.
What does a full renovation in Torremolinos 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 a Torremolinos apartment take?
A full renovation of a 70–90 m² apartment typically takes 8 to 14 weeks, depending on scope and material availability. 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 apartments in Torremolinos?
Yes. We have extensive experience renovating holiday rental apartments in Torremolinos. We select durable materials suited to frequent occupation and can align the renovation timeline with gaps in the rental calendar.
Have a project in Torremolinos?
Tell us about your project and we'll prepare a tailored assessment.