A full renovation of a luxury property on the Costa del Sol is one of the most complex projects a property owner can undertake. Unlike standard residential works, high-value renovations in areas like Marbella, Benahavís or Sotogrande involve architectural precision, premium material supply chains, technical coordination across multiple disciplines and a client profile with zero tolerance for compromise.
Phase 1 — Initial meeting and project scoping
Before a single measurement is taken, the most important work happens in the first meeting. Our technical director visits the property to assess the existing structure, identify potential constraints — from load-bearing walls to outdated electrical boards — and understand the client’s vision at a granular level. Style references, material preferences, functional requirements for each space: all of this shapes the initial project brief.
Phase 2 — Conceptual proposal and preliminary budget
Working with our partner design studio (Pedro Peña and other collaborators where required), we prepare a conceptual proposal that includes distribution layouts, material palettes and an orientative budget range. This is the moment where ambition meets reality — and where an experienced technical eye can prevent costly design decisions that look beautiful on paper but create impossible execution challenges on site.
Phase 3 — Detailed budget and contract
Once the concept is approved, we produce a chapter-by-chapter budget breakdown with every line item specified. Nothing is approximated. The contract is then signed with fixed milestones, a project timeline and agreed certification intervals — providing full financial transparency throughout the build.
Typical timelines for Costa del Sol luxury renovations
- New build villa: 18–30 months depending on complexity
- Bathroom renovation (1–3 bathrooms): 6–10 weeks
- Integral apartment renovation: 12–18 weeks
- Full villa renovation (400–800 m²): 6–14 months
- Basement transformation (spa, cinema, gym): 4–8 months
“The timeline is not a target. It is a commitment, underwritten by a signed chronogram and monthly certified progress reports.”
Transparency is the most important quality a renovation contractor can offer. Monthly certification of completed works, pre-approval of any budget deviation and a single point of technical accountability are not optional features — they are the baseline for any project above €300,000. If a contractor cannot offer all three, walk away.