Renovate your home in Marbella
Full renovation of villas, penthouses and apartments in Marbella and the Golden Mile. Project, licence and execution with premium finishes, interior-design coordination and a multilingual service for international owners.
Frequently asked questions about renovations in Marbella
What licence do I need to renovate a villa in Marbella?
It depends on scope. Without structural, layout, volume or façade changes, a minor works licence suffices. If you extend the home, enclose terraces, build a new pool, alter external envelope or modify the elevation, you need a major works licence with a chartered architect’s project.
How long does Marbella City Council take to issue a licence?
Minor works can start with a declaración responsable the day it is filed if documentation is complete. Major works licences in Marbella typically take 4–8 months depending on Planning Department workload, requests for further information and involvement of other authorities (Coastal Authority, Culture, Junta de Andalucía).
Do you work with foreign owners who are not in Marbella?
Yes, it is standard for us. We sign contracts and issue invoices suitable for non-residents, report weekly with photos and video, and use video calls for key decisions. We can handle notarial powers of attorney to file licences on your behalf.
What does renovating a beachfront home in Marbella involve?
Homes within the Coastal Law setback need authorisation from the Coastal Authority (Demarcación de Costas) for certain works, on top of the municipal licence. Sea-salt air also drives material, joinery and protection choices. Our project specifies materials suited to marine environments and coordinates with the Coastal Authority when required.
Can you coordinate the renovation with an interior designer from another city?
Yes. It is common practice in Marbella. We take on the technical project, licence, execution and trades coordination; the designer contributes the aesthetic concept, materials and furniture selection. We define in writing who decides what and how on-site changes are handled.
Free quote for your renovation in Marbella
Call us or send your enquiry. A chartered technician will visit your home in Marbella 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 Marbella
Marbella is the most demanding residential market in Andalucía. Housing ranges from apartments in Marbella centre and penthouses overlooking the Paseo Marítimo to luxury villas in Sierra Blanca, Nagüeles, Cascada de Camoján, Los Monteros or Guadalmina. Each typology needs a distinct renovation approach: finishes, MEP, home automation and landscaping usually sit well above the average.
Marbella’s current planning framework (1986 General Plan, following the annulment of the 2010 plan) requires careful upfront analysis: added floor area, volume changes, new pools or façade alterations are usually processed as major works licences with an architectural project. Properties within the Coastal Law area need additional permits.
We work with resident and non-resident owners, family offices and real-estate agencies. We coordinate with interior designers or run the interior-design side ourselves. Every step is documented in English and Spanish so the owner, wherever they are, has continuous visibility of schedule, cost and quality.