Renovations in Álora

Álora is a white village in the Guadalhorce Valley with an old centre listed as a Historic-Artistic Complex, which shapes much of the renovation work in the centre: respect for façades, whitewashed walls, Arab roof tiles, traditional ironwork. In the surrounding area (El Chorro, Guadalhorce Valley, scattered country properties) there’s a strong market for country house restoration, mostly for British, Irish and central European owners drawn by the rural character of the area and prices that remain reasonable compared with the coast.

What we do in Álora

Routine projects in Álora and its surroundings:

• Village house restoration in the historic centre — structural reinforcement (load-bearing walls, old slabs), treatment of rising damp, full replacement of services, interior reconfiguration respecting protected features, lime or mineral paint finishes on façades
• Cortijo or country property restoration — El Chorro, Guadalhorce Valley, scattered properties: structural reinforcement, full services, often legalisation with a chartered architect
• Kitchen and bathroom renovation — standalone projects in town centre homes
• Renovations for holiday lets — Álora has a strong tourist market thanks to the Caminito del Rey and El Chorro. Durable finishes designed for heavy use
• Building private pools on country plots — very common on properties with generous land
• Connections and legalisations on rural land — handling electricity supply, water (well, tank), drainage (septic system)

For renovations in the historic centre we comply with municipal protection rules. For country properties on non-urbanisable land we coordinate with a chartered architect for the technical project and legalisation.

Postcodes we cover

Álora has a single postcode:

• 29500 — Álora town centre, Barriada del Puente, Las Mellizas, El Chorro, Valle de Guadalhorce, scattered country properties

We also cover at no extra charge Pizarra (29560), Cártama (29570) and Carratraca (29551).

Cost of a renovation in Álora

Our client base in Álora is largely international — British, Scandinavian, German and Dutch owners with second homes, holiday lets or renovations ahead of a permanent move. We work to the finish and communication standards these markets expect, with an English-speaking project manager assigned to each job. We don’t compete on price with the local Spanish market — we deliver quality and bilingual communication at the level the international client expects.

Indicative ranges (fixed quotation after a free site visit):

• Kitchen renovation: €8,000–€25,000 depending on size, appliances and materials
• Full bathroom renovation: €4,000–€12,000 per bathroom
• Full apartment renovation (80–120 m²): €50,000–€150,000
• Full villa renovation (200–400 m²): €150,000–€500,000+
• Terrace renovation: €3,000–€12,000
• Full interior painting: from €8/m² · exterior from €12/m²

These ranges assume mid- to high-end finishes. For luxury finishes (imported marbles, bespoke joinery, full home automation, underfloor heating) budgets rise accordingly. The site visit is free and the fixed quotation is delivered within 24 to 72 hours.

Why choose Reformas Costa Sol in Álora?

1. Experience with historic centre and rural land restoration. An 18th-century house in the centre of Álora isn’t renovated like a modern flat. We know the protection rules and rural land legalisation
2. Coordination with chartered architects. Technical projects, works supervision, legalisation of works on non-urbanisable land
3. Bilingual Spanish–English team. Many international owners have bought in Álora, El Chorro and surroundings. Clear written communication in the client’s language
4. Registered Spanish company with NIF, employees on Social Security, contractor’s liability insurance. 5-year workmanship guarantee
5. Fixed quotation within 24–72 h of the site visit. Itemised, with a reasonable contingency line for restorations. No surprises during execution

Request a no-obligation quotation on +34 624 37 99 17 or via the contact form.