Villas · Urbanisations · Underbuilds · Extensions
La Nucía is mainly villas and urbanisations on inland hillsides, which means plenty of space, plenty of slope and plenty of homes with room to grow. Dragon Reforms builds and manages the whole job.
A typical La Nucía property is a detached villa on a terraced plot, often built in the same era as its neighbours. Many are now lived in all year, and owners find that what worked as a holiday home needs more rooms, better use of space or a repaired exterior. Because the urbanisations were laid out in phases, neighbouring houses often share the same layout and the same ageing details, so we usually have a good idea where to look first.
That makes the common jobs here extensions, underbuild conversions, terrace rebuilds and roof or render work. Because plots are often large, there is generally scope for adding space, though what is permitted depends on the town hall and the plot. The inland position means slightly less salt than the coast, but the sun is just as strong, and render, roofs and terrace surfaces still need honest attention.
We carry out the building work and look after the trades that go with it. Owners who spend part of the year elsewhere get photos and updates by phone, and the quotation is free.
Underbuilds
On sloping plots the lower level of a villa is often half buried and half open, used as a garage or store. With the right preparation it can become a guest suite, a workroom or extra living space.
Moisture comes first. Walls against the ground are the likeliest to be damp, and we deal with that before any plaster goes on. Light, ventilation and ceiling height come next. Where walls are damp, our damp proofing team can assess them first, because a new finish over a wet wall will fail in a season or two.
We also tell you early whether the town hall is likely to treat the space as habitable, so you do not invest in a conversion without knowing the position.
Extensions
An extension in La Nucía often means building out on a terrace or adding over an existing wing. The details matter: matching block and render, tying new walls to old and keeping the roof line sensible.
Because many villas here were built to a similar pattern, we often see the same weak points, such as flat roofs and exposed terrace edges, and we deal with them during the work.
Documents prepared by an architect or technician may be required, and we explain this at survey. Where the extension needs a new bathroom, kitchen or air conditioning, our own teams fit them as part of the same programme, so the room is finished and usable at handover.
Plots and walls
Hillside gardens rely on walls to hold levels. When a wall leans, cracks or lets water through, it needs rebuilding with attention to drainage behind it. Cracks that open at the base, bulges in the face and white staining are the usual warnings, and any of them is worth having looked at before the next rainy season.
Terraces built over falling ground need a sound base. We rebuild them so water runs away from the house and finishes last.
Where the garden and house meet, we coordinate steps, paths and walls so the whole plot works together.
How it works
We visit the villa, look at the plot, structure and access, and give you a free written quotation with our view on licences.
The trades are programmed in sequence, you receive updates by phone and photos, and the finished work is guaranteed with the scope set out in the quotation. Afterwards, if anything needs attention, you have one team to call rather than several.
Questions
Often yes, subject to moisture treatment and the town hall's position. We check both at survey.
Structural changes and extensions may need a licence from the town hall. We advise at survey.
Yes. We rebuild with correct footing for the slope and with drainage behind the wall.
No. We send photos and progress updates and raise decisions as they arise.
Across the area
La Nucía is one of the towns with its own builders page. The main Builders Costa Blanca page covers the whole service in full.
Alterations, terraces and roofs in Benidorm's apartment blocks and old town.
View Benidorm →Old town house alterations and hillside villa building work in Altea.
View Altea →Terraces, rendering, roofs and wall alterations for Finestrat's hillside villas.
View Finestrat →Apartment alterations, villa extensions and terrace repairs in Calpe.
View Calpe →Villa and apartment building work in Alfaz del Pi and along the Albir seafront.
View Alfaz del Pi & Albir →Village house alterations, stonework and villa extensions in Polop.
View Polop →Finca, old town and coastal villa building work in Benissa.
View Benissa →Get in touch
Tell us what you want to add or repair and we will visit and talk it through.
Our quotation is free and one team covers the building and the trades.
Customer reviews
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Professional Collaboration & Complete House Renovation – Calpe
“We have been collaborating for many years on projects both large and small, with excellent results. Our latest collaboration was the complete renovation of a house in Calpe. Thanks to their professionalism and reliability, they were able to handle all phases of the project. We hope to continue working together for many years to come.”
Complete Apartment Renovation – Benidorm
“I would like to say a huge thank you to Dragonreforms. Nico and his team did an excellent job renovating our 2 bedroom apartment in Benidorm. This included a beautiful new bathroom, kitchen, flooring, interior doors, plumbing and complete electrical works. Truly amazing workmanship. You have made our dreams come true.”
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