Fincas · Old Town Houses · Coastal Villas · Countryside
Benissa offers three very different kinds of holiday home: fincas in the countryside, tall houses in the old town and villas near the coast. Each needs its own approach, and the first task is working out which kind you own.
A finca is a country property, often set among fields or terraces, with thick walls, a large plot and outbuildings. Refurbishing one means thinking about the land around the house as much as the rooms inside, and about services that may not be the same as in town.
Inside the old town, houses are tall, narrow and joined to their neighbours. Space is tight, access is by lane and everything comes through the front door. The work is delicate, with period features worth keeping and walls that carry plenty of history.
Closer to the sea, villas follow the pattern seen along the coast: terraces, big windows and cooling. We cover all three, work from a written quotation and look after the trades ourselves so that you can manage a distant home with confidence.
Fincas
A finca may have been added to in several phases, leaving odd levels, mixed materials and services that follow no obvious logic. Our survey traces water supply, electrics and drainage so that you know what you have before planning a thing.
Outbuildings, terraces and paths take more upkeep than the house. Walls of dry stone or rendered block need patching, steps need relaying and storm water needs somewhere to go. We separate what is urgent from what can wait. If the plot is large, we can phase the work so the house is ready first.
Remote properties need security thought through. New doors, shutters and locks matter when a house is empty for months, and we can fit them as part of the refurbishment. Weatherproof locks and decent hinges are cheap compared with a break-in.
Old town
Town houses of this kind rise over several floors with steep internal stairs. Moving a new bathroom suite upstairs, or carrying a kitchen in sections, is slow work, and we cost it honestly. Heavy items such as sanitaryware add further to the lifting effort on a tall house.
Party walls are shared, so noise and vibration need managing. We speak with neighbours before beginning, and we plan the loudest operations early so that finishing work can proceed quietly. We have worked in terraced houses before and know the order that avoids damage.
Features such as old tiles, beams and stone openings are worth keeping when sound. Where we need to open a wall, we do so carefully, and we tell you if a historic part of the building may need the town hall's agreement before it is changed.
Seaside
Coastal villas near Benissa are built for the outdoors, with large terraces and glazing facing the water. Salt and sun work on all of it, so we pay attention to metalwork, paint, tile joints and door seals. Where beams or arches remain, we protect them with boards while others work nearby.
Cooling and shading matter most between spring and autumn, when many owners use the house. We help you choose units and awnings that suit the building and the way you live. Timber and metal screens can be treated against weather so that they stay presentable between visits.
Inside, the usual list applies: a new kitchen, a rebuilt bathroom, fresh floors and a thorough repaint. Doing them together under one manager avoids the stop-start of separate trades and results in a more coherent house. The same few finishes can then run through the house for a calm, consistent look.
How it works
Our first call is to the property itself and, with a finca, we walk the land as well as the house. We note access, services and the condition of every building, and we explain our findings honestly before giving a written quotation. Where outbuildings are involved, we check roof tiles and gutters as part of that walk.
The job then runs in a sensible order, with photographs sent to you throughout. Keys stay with us if you want that, and we make sure the property is left secure at the end of each working day. Each working day ends with tools stowed and doors locked.
Questions
Yes. We look at the house, outbuildings and terraces together, trace water, electrics and drainage, and give a written quotation that separates urgent work from optional improvements. Some jobs may need permission from the town hall, which we advise on at survey.
It affects the programme and sometimes the cost, because materials may need carrying by hand. We assess access at the survey and build it into the quotation so there are no surprises. Wider doors on the route, if any, are noted in the quotation.
We can fit new doors, shutters, window locks and similar items as part of the refurbishment. We do not provide alarm monitoring, but we can discuss what suits your building. Where an alarm is needed, we can leave pre-wiring in place for your chosen firm.
Photographs and brief videos arrive at each key stage, and every decision is discussed by phone or video. Key decisions are confirmed in writing, so you have a record of what was agreed. A short written summary follows each major stage.
Across the area
Benissa lies between several other towns where we work, each with its own housing. These pages explain the local differences and how we deal with them.
Holiday home refurbishment in Benidorm: apartment kitchens, bathrooms, cooling and finishes, planned around lifts, neighbours and your visits. Free quotation.
View Benidorm →Holiday home refurbishment in Altea: old town houses on steps and narrow lanes, plus coastal villas. Careful access and one team in charge. Free quotation.
View Altea →Holiday home refurbishment in La Nucía: villas on inland urbanisations, cooling, kitchens, terraces and pool surrounds for owners away. Free quotation.
View La Nucía →Holiday home refurbishment in Finestrat: hillside villas, apartments near Cala de Finestrat, views to protect and owners often away. Free quotation.
View Finestrat →Holiday home refurbishment in Calpe: seafront flats and hillside villas hit by salt air and strong sun, with durable finishes that last. Free quotation.
View Calpe →Holiday home refurbishment in Alfaz del Pi & Albir: apartments, townhouses and hillside villas refreshed by one team, with updates abroad. Free quotation.
View Alfaz del Pi & Albir →Holiday home refurbishment in Polop: older village houses with damp and thick walls, plus hill villas, with updates for owners abroad. Free quotation.
View Polop →Holiday home refurbishment in Villajoyosa: seafront flats, old town houses and inland villas in a year-round town. One team, regular updates. Free quotation.
View Villajoyosa →Holiday home refurbishment in Callosa d'en Sarrià, our home town: village houses, stone and rendered homes and fincas. Quick visits. Free quotation.
View Callosa d'en Sarrià →Holiday home refurbishment in Albir: apartments near the promenade, hillside villas below the Sierra Helada and homes used by guests. Free quotation.
View Albir →Get in touch
Say whether you own a finca, a town house or a villa near the shore, and what it lacks. A visit or an online tour comes first, with the plan set out afterwards. Bring any questions you have.
There is no cost for the survey and written figures, and no pressure to go ahead. Photographs of access tracks, front doors and outbuildings save time on the day, and so do any old plans of the house you may have.
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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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