Renovations in Fuengirola

Fuengirola is one of the municipalities with the highest density of apartments on the Costa del Sol, almost all built during the tourism boom of the 1970s and early 1980s. Today there’s a second wave: those flats, which have spent decades on the same lead plumbing, the same closed kitchen and the same tub bathroom, are entering a second life after full renovations. The client base is heavily Nordic — significant Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish communities — alongside British and permanent Spanish residents. The work is dominated by modernising flats in community blocks.

What we do in Fuengirola

Typical projects:

• Full renovation of a 1970s–80s flat — complete plumbing replacement (including the unit’s own downpipes where applicable), electrical with new fuse board to current Spanish code (REBT), kitchen opened to the living room by removing a non-load-bearing wall, bathrooms with walk-in showers instead of bathtubs, porcelain floors in place of terrazzo
• Balcony glazing (glass curtains) — much requested in Los Boliches and Carvajal flats to gain usable space from the balcony, with aesthetic conformity agreed with the community
• Long-let renovations (Nordic and British residents) — owners letting to year-round residents: understated, durable finishes, efficient heating/AC, full appliance package
• Short-let renovations (holiday rentals) — Booking/Airbnb focus: non-slip porcelain, built-in furniture, neutral décor, blackout blinds, per-room HVAC
• External joinery replacement with thermal break — frequent in older blocks with non-broken aluminium frames, a marked improvement in thermal and acoustic insulation
• Community refurbishments — façade rehab, replacement of communal downpipes, lobby upgrades, adapted access

We work with a minor works licence at Fuengirola town hall and prior notification to the community of owners. In blocks with several concurrent renovations, we coordinate access and lift use with the administrator.

Postcodes we cover

Fuengirola has a single postcode:

• 29640 — Fuengirola centre, Los Boliches, Carvajal, Torreblanca, Pueblo López, Reserva del Higuerón, El Higueral, Las Lagunas (part bordering Mijas)

At no extra charge we cover Mijas Costa (29649) and Benalmádena Costa (29630).

Cost of a renovation in Fuengirola

Mid-market apartment market with measured budgets owing to the weight of older flats. Indicative ranges:

• Kitchen renovation: €6,500–€16,000
• Full bathroom renovation: €3,800–€9,000
• Full flat renovation 70–90 m² (1970s–80s): €30,000–€70,000
• Full flat renovation 90–120 m²: €50,000–€100,000
• Glass curtain on a balcony: €450–€650/m²
• Full external joinery replacement of a home with thermal break: €6,000–€14,000 depending on area

Fixed quotation in writing within 24–72 hours of the site visit.

Why choose Reformas Costa Sol in Fuengirola?

1. Specialists in modernising 1970s–80s flats. We know the typical problems: lead plumbing, obsolete individual downpipes, slabs with ceramic infill, plasterboard-clad partitions, sealed kitchen-living layout. Planning starts from the real state, not a theoretical plan
2. Coordination with communities of owners and administrators. Prior notification, agreed working hours (typically 8.30–18.00 on weekdays, Saturdays restricted), lift booking, enclosed skip, controlled debris removal
3. Renovation compatible with non-resident owners. Weekly photo reports, video-call virtual visit, change approvals by email. Documented key custody
4. Bilingual Spanish–English team. Significant Nordic community (Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish) on top of the British one
5. Registered company with NIF, employees on Social Security, contractor’s liability insurance and 5-year workmanship guarantee

Request a free quotation or call +34 624 37 99 17.