Villa and home renovation in Torrevieja, managed from concept to completion

A renovation in Torrevieja is usually a full modernisation of a soundly built home that has changed little in decades, from villas to bungalows and apartments. CostaVeyra manages the whole renovation from concept to completion, with one point of contact who also handles the community of owners.

Between the salt lagoons and the sea

Torrevieja grew around its salt industry, and the two lagoons that frame the town, one of them famous for its pink colour, are now protected as a natural park. Along the coast and spreading inland, the town expanded rapidly from the 1980s onwards, largely through apartment buildings and urbanisations of bungalows, duplexes and terraced houses. It has long been popular with British and Scandinavian owners, many of whom spend long winters here or live here year-round.

The architecture is mostly practical rather than grand: rendered blocks and low-rise developments arranged around shared pools and gardens, with front terraces, balconies and flat-roof solariums that make the most of the climate. Many of these homes are well located and structurally sound but have changed little since they were built.

What owners usually want to change

The most common project is a full modernisation. Owners replace dated kitchens and bathrooms, take out tiled-in features, update wiring and plumbing, fit better windows and install efficient air conditioning or an aerothermal heat pump. In small bungalows and apartments, careful layout decisions, such as opening a kitchen to the living area or reorganising storage, make a noticeable difference. Bathroom renovations and kitchen renovations explain what these projects usually involve.

Outside, the terrace and solarium are where much of life happens. Owners ask for new waterproofing, durable flooring, shading, outdoor kitchens and better lighting. On villas, pool refurbishment and solar PV are common additions, often as part of a complete villa renovation.

How projects tend to unfold here

The community of owners is central to most projects. Bungalows and duplexes often share roofs, walls or installations, and the community statutes typically regulate the external appearance, terrace enclosures, pergolas and solarium structures. Interior work generally needs only the community’s rules on hours and noise to be respected, but anything visible or shared needs approval. Obtaining the statutes from the administrator before the budget is set saves time.

Permits are handled by the Torrevieja ayuntamiento. Interior modernisation without structural change usually proceeds by declaración responsable; structural changes, extensions and exterior alterations need a fuller procedure. Near the shore, the Ley de Costas easement may apply.

Many owners organise their renovation from abroad, often around their winter stays. Our guide to renovating a property in Spain from abroad covers keys, decisions and payments at a distance.

How CostaVeyra manages a renovation in Torrevieja

• Survey and brief. We visit the home, assess installations, roof and solarium, and agree a written brief.
• Design direction and budget. We define the layout, finishes and specification, and set the budget and programme.
• Permits and community. We coordinate the municipal procedure, the architect where needed, and the community of owners.
• Coordinating the works. Our project team coordinates the contractors and specialist trades, including kitchen and bathroom fitters and air conditioning and solar installers, and oversees quality, cost and progress.
• Regular reports. Updates with photos and video keep you informed between stays.
• Handover. We resolve snagging and hand over the finished home with its documentation.

See how we work with international homeowners.