Hillside Fincas · Farm Terraces · Stone · Outbuildings
The farmland around Callosa d'en Sarrià, with its terraces and medlar groves, is where fincas belong. We are based in the town, so we know these houses, their builders' habits and the problems they develop.
This valley below the Guadalest mountains has been farmed for a very long time, and the stone and rendered houses on the hillsides were built by the families who worked the land. Many are now second homes, retirement projects or family properties awaiting attention.
Callosa d'en Sarrià is where we work from, so these are the houses we know best. We often see how neighbouring properties have aged, what worked in earlier repairs and what did not, which is knowledge that is hard to get from elsewhere.
A finca here is typically more than a house: it is a house with terraces, outbuildings, a water store and land that needs managing. We look at the whole property, not only the main building. Drainage, access and condition matter as much as the main rooms.
Farm buildings
A farm property often includes a barn, a store, an old press room or a shed that could become a guest room, workshop or garage. Converting these can add real value, but it also means dealing with walls never designed for habitation.
Floors may sit directly on the ground, openings may be missing and roofs may be rough. We check each building for damp, structure and services before deciding whether conversion is sensible. Plenty of these outbuildings are charming, but charm is not a damp-proof course. We would rather advise against a conversion than sell you one that disappoints.
Where an outbuilding is not worth converting, we say so, and suggest repairing it as a store instead. Sometimes the cheapest option is to make the building weathertight and leave it as storage, which still protects the main house and adds usable space without a conversion bill.
Land and water
Dry-stone and mortared terrace walls hold up the land around the house, and when one fails water and soil can move toward the building. Checking and repairing these walls often matters more than any internal work. We usually begin at the top of the plot and work down, following the water.
Rural water is also a theme. Many fincas depend on a tank, a deposit or an older supply arrangement, and the pipework between them may be long and neglected. We look at how water arrives and leaves before designing kitchens and bathrooms.
Drainage for waste water on rural land has its own constraints. We tell you what we see, and when a specialist or the authorities need involving. Not every question is ours to answer, and we are open about that. Authorities may need to be consulted.
Structure
Old roof timbers can look sound and still hold decay or insect damage. We examine beams from above and below, check tiles and gutters, and recommend repair or replacement according to what we find. Old terracotta tiles can often be saved and relaid, which keeps the roofline authentic.
On the walls, patchy cement over stone often traps moisture. Where the render has failed, we remove it, assess what lies underneath and apply a finish suited to the wall instead of covering the problem. Lime-based finishes are usually kinder to old stone than cement and cost similar amounts.
Careful sequencing matters. Roof first, walls second, services third and finishes last keeps new work from being damaged by old faults. Building in this order keeps new work from being damaged by old faults, and it keeps the programme understandable. Skipping steps is where the expensive problems begin.
How it works
With the office close by, visiting a finca nearby is straightforward, and a second visit after you have mulled over the plan is easy to arrange. We provide a written quotation without charge, with the work in clear stages. Each stage is priced separately.
Our manager looks after the sequence of trades and keeps you informed with photographs and calls. Site conversations happen in both languages, and the finished work is guaranteed as the quotation describes. Your quotation stays valid while you decide, and we will happily walk the land with you again.
Questions
Yes, they are on our doorstep, since our office is in the town. We are familiar with how these hillside farmhouses are built, how they age and which repairs have tended to hold up. A visit by our team is rarely a long drive.
Sometimes. It depends on its walls, floor, roof and services, and on whether the town hall would allow the change of use. We assess condition at the survey and tell you honestly if repair is wiser than conversion.
Roof, terrace walls, drainage and the water supply. These decide whether a house is sound and what the rest of the project involves. We cover them on the first visit. It is always worth knowing before you buy.
Yes. We repair retaining walls, steps and paving, and rebuild terraces with proper falls and waterproofing. Pool construction is outside our scope; the surfaces and edges around one are not. Roofs and walls come first; fittings follow.
Across the area
Fincas change with the landscape: valley farmhouses differ from coastal country homes and hill-village properties. These pages show how our finca work takes on the character of each place.
Finca renovations around Benidorm for old stone houses, campo homes and older town properties in the hills behind the skyline. Roofs, lime. Free quotation.
View Benidorm →Finca renovations in Villajoyosa for older country houses and stone homes inland of the coast: roofs, walls, wiring, terraces and bathrooms. Free quotation.
View Villajoyosa →Finca renovations near Albir for older country houses on the hills behind the coast: salt air, empty periods, roofs, ironwork and services. Free quotation.
View Albir →Get in touch
Tell us about the house and its land, even if you are only weighing up a purchase. Early advice on condition can save a great deal later. Please mention anything you know about the water supply and access track.
We can visit quickly, living nearby, and then put together a free quotation covering whatever scope you want to consider. Questions on any item are welcome before you commit. Nothing is rushed.
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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
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