Renovations in Málaga

Málaga is the most varied renovation market on the coast. The cultural and tourism boom in the centre has transformed the Historic Centre, where 18th- and 19th-century buildings are being restored as primary homes, second homes or upmarket tourist lets. Meanwhile, the seaside districts (La Malagueta, Pedregalejo, El Limonar) keep their residential character; the block districts (Carretera de Cádiz, Cruz de Humilladero, Huelin) are living a second life after decades; and Teatinos, Soliva and Soho concentrate new builds with their own demands. Each district is a different market.

What we do in Málaga

Work by property type:

• Flat restoration in the Historic Centre — protected 19th-century buildings: rising damp treatment, reinforcing old slabs (timber beams, ceramic infill), full services replacement while keeping high ceilings and original joinery where the catalogue requires it, preserving hydraulic floors or replacing them with hydraulic-effect porcelain
• Loft and open-plan in restored buildings — single-space layout, integrated kitchen, minimalist bathrooms, continuous microcement or large-format porcelain floors
• Turnkey vacation rentals near the centre and Malagueta — VFT licence, furniture, décor, automation: a closed product ready to list on Booking/Airbnb
• 1960s–70s flat modernisation in block districts — Carretera de Cádiz, Cruz de Humilladero, La Luz, Huelin: open-plan kitchens, walk-in shower bathrooms, new floors, joinery with thermal break
• Villa or detached home renovation in seaside districts — Pedregalejo, El Limonar, El Palo, Cala del Moral: premium kitchens, spa bathrooms, terraces, full HVAC
• Community refurbishment — façades, roofs, common services, lobbies — coordinated with the building manager

In the Historic Centre we work with the Municipal Urban Planning Authority, complying with the protection catalogue and, where applicable, coordinating with the Regional Culture Authority for BIC-listed buildings.

Postcodes we cover

We cover the full city of Málaga, grouping postcodes by zones:

• 29001–29005 — Historic Centre, Soho, La Merced, La Trinidad, El Perchel, Malagueta
• 29006–29010 — Carretera de Cádiz, La Luz, Cruz de Humilladero, Huelin, Bailén
• 29011–29013 — Bailén-Miraflores, Palma-Palmilla, Ciudad Jardín, Suárez
• 29014–29016 — Olletas, Capuchinos, La Victoria, El Limonar, Pedregalejo
• 29017–29018 — El Palo, Churriana, Campanillas, Teatinos, Puerto de la Torre, Soliva

Cost of a renovation in Málaga

The range is wide given the diversity of the housing stock. Indicative ranges:

• Kitchen renovation: €6,000–€20,000
• Full bathroom renovation: €3,800–€10,500
• Flat restoration in the Historic Centre (60–100 m²): €60,000–€140,000
• 1960s–70s block flat renovation (70–100 m²): €35,000–€80,000
• Turnkey vacation rental (50–80 m²): €40,000–€85,000 including furniture and licence
• Villa renovation in Pedregalejo / El Limonar (180–280 m²): €110,000–€280,000

The fixed quotation is delivered in writing within 24–72 hours of the site visit.

Why choose Reformas Costa Sol in Málaga?

1. Experience with listed Historic Centre buildings. Permitting with the Urban Planning Authority, approved materials, realistic timelines in restricted loading zones, preservation of protected original features
2. Knowledge of the 1960s–70s block stock. Carretera de Cádiz, Cruz de Humilladero, Huelin: typical problems, partitions, obsolete services, original layouts
3. Turnkey vacation rental with VFT licence included. We renovate, furnish, manage the licence, and deliver ready to list on platforms
4. Coordination with administrators and communities in Málaga. Prior notification, working hours, waste management, pedestrian access in the centre solved with a small vehicle from a nearby storage point
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.