Choose the right renovation scope
LookHome MS coordinates property renovation for overseas owners across the Costa del Sol. Start with the work your home needs, then agree the technical responsibilities, contractor scope and local follow-up before committing to the build.
- Room-by-room refurbishment: kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, decorating and fitted furniture.
- Building services: define the plumbing, electrical, ventilation and air-conditioning work with the relevant trades.
- External areas: specify terraces, drainage, pool or garden work separately from the internal renovation.
- Structural changes or extensions: establish the architect or engineer’s role and required approvals before requesting comparable tenders.
Service details
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Plan the project before requesting prices
- Prepare a brief with measured information, photos, priorities and a budget ceiling.
- Confirm the technical scope, municipal approval route and community access rules.
- Compare itemised contractor proposals, exclusions, tax treatment, payment stages and lead times.
- Agree who approves materials and variations, and how site progress is recorded.
- Record outstanding items at handover and retain invoices, product references and warranties.
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Local coordination while you live abroad
One point of contact can organise property access, contractor appointments, progress photographs and questions needing your approval. Agree the visit schedule and reporting method in writing. Technical design, certified inspections and statutory construction roles require the appropriate qualified professionals.
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Projects you can inspect
Our published portfolio documents a kitchen in Mijas Costa with new tiling, custom furniture and an Ocean Grey ceramic worktop, and a Marbella bathroom with a walk-in shower, vanity storage and replastered finishes. These examples show specific room works. They do not establish a fixed price or programme for a different property.
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Permissions and property access
The Marbella permit guide explains how to prepare your questions. For the applicable process, consult the municipality’s official licence and works-declaration forms. The appropriate professional must confirm the route for the actual works before they begin.
Confirm deliveries, lift protection, working hours and waste arrangements with the community where applicable. A villa, an apartment in a shared building and a rural property may need different preparations.
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Budget by specification
A single price per square metre does not describe every refurbishment. Separate the works, equipment, professional fees, approvals and a reserve for unknown conditions. Compare the same materials and quantities. Read our sourced villa budget guide for indicative planning references.
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Questions owners ask
Can I arrange a renovation from abroad?
Yes, local coordination can connect visits, contractor communication and documented approvals. Agree which decisions remain with you and which tasks are included.
Does every project have the same price or duration?
No. Existing condition, access, design, approvals and material lead times shape each proposal. An itemised scope is needed before confirming a price and programme.
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Contact the team
Share the municipality, property type, photographs and the support you need. We can then discuss access, responsibilities and an appropriate written scope.
Contact the team