Renovate your home in Málaga city
Project, licence and turnkey works for flats, penthouses and townhouses in the historic centre, Ensanche, Pedregalejo, Teatinos and every district of Málaga city. A single point of contact with chartered architects and quantity surveyors.
Frequently asked questions about renovations in Málaga city
What licence do I need to renovate a flat in Málaga city?
In Málaga city, refurbishments with no structural or layout changes are processed as minor works (declaración responsable or ordinary minor works). If structural elements, layout, façade or use are affected, a major works licence with a stamped technical project is required. We define this during the site visit.
How long does Málaga City Council take to issue a building licence?
A declaración responsable lets you start work the day you file the complete documentation. A major works licence typically takes 3–6 months depending on the Planning Department workload and project complexity. Filing the application correctly the first time is the key to avoiding repeated requests for further documents.
Can I renovate a flat in the historic centre of Málaga?
Yes, but the historic centre is governed by the PEPRI protection plan and many buildings carry heritage protection. Any work affecting the façade, roofs or protected elements needs specific authorisation. We draft the project in line with the regulations and secure prior approval before tendering the works.
What does the ITE mean in Málaga and how does it affect my renovation?
The ITE (technical building inspection) is mandatory in Málaga for residential buildings over 50 years old and must be renewed every 10 years. If your building has an unfavourable ITE, the community must rectify defects within the deadline. We plan your renovation together with the community works so nothing is done twice.
Can I convert commercial premises into a home in Málaga?
Yes, provided the General Plan allows residential use on that plot and the unit meets minimum habitability requirements (useful area, ventilation, natural light and headroom). We run a feasibility study before you commit to the purchase and, if viable, draft the change-of-use project and file the licence.
Free quote for your renovation in Málaga city
Call us or send your enquiry. A chartered technician will visit your home in Málaga city and reply the same working day with next steps.
- Visit and quote at no cost
- Chartered architects and surveyors
- Full licence handling with the Council
- Written warranty on the works
About Málaga city
Málaga city has the widest range of housing typologies in the province: modernist buildings in Ensanche Heredia, 1960s–80s developments in Ciudad Jardín or El Palo, residential towers in Teatinos and Málaga Este, and heritage homes in the old town. Each area brings its own project, licence and services challenges that must be resolved before knocking down a wall.
We work regularly with the Málaga City Council Planning Department (Gerencia Municipal de Urbanismo) to file minor and major works licences, changes of use and first-occupation certificates. We also handle notifications to the residents’ community, façade interventions and compliance with the current General Plan and the Historic Centre Protection Plan (PEPRI).
If your home sits in a building over 50 years old, the ITE (technical building inspection) is mandatory and often shapes the scope of your renovation. Our team folds it into the project so the works close existing defects, bring the building into compliance and avoid triggering new obligations the next day.