Drawings and licences
We work with the architect and the town hall, so the licence is in place before the work starts.
Our services
Renovation and building projects
We renovate, extend and build houses on the Costa Brava, with our own team on site and one contact person from start to finish.
What it covers
From the first drawing to the handover
Most of our clients are not in Spain while the work is being done. That makes a renovation difficult: quotes in a language you do not read well, trades you cannot check on, and work that stops without you knowing. We take that off your hands and keep you informed in your own language.
We have carried out more than a thousand projects on this coast, from a new kitchen or bathroom to a complete house on an empty plot.
Because the same company also sells and manages houses, we can tell you before you buy what a house will cost to renovate.
What's included
What a project includes
A clear quote
A written quote per trade, in your own language, stating what is and what is not included.
Our own team
Builders, plumbers, electricians and tilers we work with every week, led by our site manager.
Good planning
The trades scheduled in the right order, so the work does not stop while waiting for the next one.
Photos every week
Photos of the progress, wherever you are, so you can follow the work from home.
Handover
At the end we go through the house with you and deal with any final points before the keys are yours again.
How it works
How a project runs
First contact
Send us the address or the listing and a few words about what you have in mind.
Free first visit
We look at the house, with you or on your behalf, and discuss what is possible.
Quote and licence
You receive a written quote. Once you agree, we arrange the drawings and the licence.
The work
Our team carries out the work, with photos every week, up to the handover.
On the Costa Brava
Good to know
- Licences
- Almost all building work needs permission from the town hall. Minor interior work follows a simpler procedure than structural work or a new build, and the procedure differs per municipality.
- Summer
- Some coastal municipalities restrict building work in July and August. Planning the work for autumn, winter or spring avoids delays.
- Comparing quotes
- A good quote states what is included and what is not. Compare quotes on that basis, not only on the total.
Good to know
What owners ask us
Can you look at a house we have not bought yet?
Yes, and that is the best moment. We look at the house with you before you commit and give you a realistic estimate of the work. That often decides whether it is a good buy.
Do we need to be in Spain while the work is done?
No. Most of our clients are not. We manage the site, the trades and the town hall, and send you photos every week. You come back to a finished house.
How long does a licence take?
That depends on the town hall and on the work. A licence for minor interior work is usually quick; structural work or a new build takes considerably longer. We tell you what to expect in your municipality before you make plans.
Do you build on an empty plot?
Yes. New builds are part of what we do, from choosing the plot to the architect, the licence and the construction. We also sell plots, so we can tell you honestly which ones are worth building on.
Can you also build a pool?
Yes. We build new pools and renovate existing ones, as a separate project or as part of a larger renovation.
Who is our contact during the work?
One person at our office, who knows your project and speaks your language. You do not have to deal with each trade separately.
Get started
Tell us about the project
The address or the listing, and a few words about what you have in mind. We will tell you what is realistic and roughly what it costs. The first visit is free.