Apartments · Old Tile Removal · Porcelain · Laminate
A new floor in a Benidorm flat is a job done inside a shared building. Lifts, stairwells, neighbours below and community habits all shape how the work is planned, long before the first tile is laid.
Most of the homes we tile in Benidorm are apartments in tall blocks, from seafront towers to quieter flats in the streets behind. A floor here is rarely just a surface choice. It sits above somebody's ceiling, it has to arrive and leave through a lift or a stairwell, and the debris has to go somewhere.
That is why the first conversation is about logistics as much as looks. We ask which floor you are on, how big the lift is, whether the block restricts working hours, and whether the community office needs to be told. Taking up old tiles is noisy, so we agree timing that keeps neighbours onside.
Once that is settled, the work itself is familiar: lifting worn or dated tiles, checking the base, levelling, laying porcelain or another floor, finishing the skirting and sealing the joints. Our own team does the tiling, and the same project manager keeps painting, plumbing and electrics in the right order.
Blocks
A block has rules, written or not. Some communities limit noisy work to certain hours, some want a protected route through the lobby, and some expect a short notice on the board. We find these out early, because a stopped job costs more than a polite phone call.
Materials are heavy. Boxes of porcelain, bags of adhesive and levelling compound all travel up in the lift, so we plan deliveries in small loads, protect the lift walls and keep the lobby clear. Old tiles come down in sacks and leave the same way, not left on the landing.
If your flat is let out or lived in by others, tell us. We can tile one room at a time, or time the work between guests, so that the kitchen and bathroom are usable again as quickly as the process allows.
Underfoot
Many older Benidorm flats have tiles bedded in a thick layer of mortar. Lifting them can reveal hollow patches, cracks or a slope towards a balcony door. We look at this properly before quoting, because the base decides how smooth the new floor will be.
Where the slab is uneven we level it with a suitable compound, and where tiles are sound and flat there are sometimes ways to avoid lifting them. We explain honestly which route fits, including the effect on door heights, as a thicker build-up can make doors catch.
Floors between flats also carry sound. A hard new surface can make footsteps louder for the neighbours beneath, so we talk through underlay and layer options where the finish allows. We do not promise a measured result, only a sensible approach.
Choices
Cool tiled floors are the habit here, and for good reason: they stay comfortable through long summers and wipe clean after sand from the beach. Porcelain is the usual choice, from small formats to large panels that give fewer joints and a calmer look.
Laminate and similar floors suit bedrooms and living areas where owners want warmth underfoot and a quicker fit. They are less happy near wet areas, so we keep tile in kitchens, bathrooms and by balcony doors and say plainly where a plank floor is not wise.
Balcony and terrace floors are a different job because they face weather. If yours needs more than a quick refresh, we cross-refer to our terrace work and agree the details with you at the survey. Whatever you choose, we bring samples to the flat, because the light from a tower-block balcony changes how a tile looks.
How it works
We visit the flat, measure each room, check the existing floor and the access, and ask what you want from the new surface. You then receive a written quotation that lists rooms, preparation, materials and finishing, so there are no surprises hidden in a phrase.
On site, the order is protection, removal, base preparation, laying, grouting and cleaning. If you are away, we send photos and short videos at each stage and hold the keys if you prefer, so you can approve choices from wherever you are.
Questions
We cannot make tile removal silent, but we plan it for sensible hours, check the community's rules first and keep lift, stairs and landings clean. Telling neighbours in advance usually helps more than any technique.
Many blocks expect notice, and some have rules on hours or on protecting common areas. Check your statutes or ask the administrator. We can work with whatever they require and will ask about it at the survey.
Occasionally, where the existing surface is level, sound and well bonded, though the build-up adds height and can make doors catch. We inspect it, explain the options and recommend lifting where the base is doubtful.
It depends on the size and on whether the old tiles must come up and the base needs levelling. We give a realistic estimate in the quotation and try to stage the work so you are without a kitchen for as little time as possible.
Across the area
Our teams also lay floors in the neighbouring coastal towns and inland villages. If your property is a little outside Benidorm, these pages explain how we work there.
Tiling and flooring in Altea: uneven old town floors, traditional tiles and stone, modern porcelain for coastal villas, careful access. Free quotation.
View Altea →Tiling and flooring in La Nucía villas: large-format porcelain, open-plan living areas, stairs and empty-house timing, with levelling first. Free quotation.
View La Nucía →Tiling and flooring in Finestrat: split-level hillside homes, steps and stairs, terraces with sun exposure and Cala de Finestrat apartments. Free quotation.
View Finestrat →Tiling and flooring in Calpe: salt-resistant choices for seafront flats, hardwearing holiday-let floors, villa porcelain, sealed bathrooms. Free quotation.
View Calpe →Tiling and flooring in Alfaz del Pi and Albir: replacing tired floors in villas and flats, wood-effect porcelain, bathrooms and kitchens. Free quotation.
View Alfaz del Pi & Albir →Tiling and flooring in Polop: village houses with thick walls and old floors, stone, terracotta, levelling uneven bases, hillside villas. Free quotation.
View Polop →Tiling and flooring in Benissa: fincas with large rooms and old floors, natural stone, old town houses and coastal villas, prepared carefully. Free quotation.
View Benissa →Tiling and flooring in Villajoyosa (La Vila Joiosa): durable floors for year-round family homes, old-street townhouses, seafront flats. Free quotation.
View Villajoyosa →Tiling and flooring in Callosa d'en Sarrià, where Dragon Reforms is based: village houses, fincas, hillside terraces and valley homes. Free quotation.
View Callosa d'en Sarrià →Tiling and flooring in Albir: holiday and second-home flats near the promenade, hillside villas below the Sierra Helada, fitted to visits. Free quotation.
View Albir →Get in touch
Describe the flat, its current floor and the change you have in mind. We will call round, measure up and set out what is involved, with a written quotation that is free and without obligation.
Live overseas? Photos and a video call can come first, followed by a visit arranged with whoever holds your keys. Conversation in English or Spanish is no problem.
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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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