How much to renovate a 90 m² flat in Alicante?

The price of renovating a 90 m² flat depends mostly on replacing the services and the level of the bathrooms and kitchen, plus the finishes and the starting condition. There is no single figure. The way to know is a personalised quote after visiting the home, which we prepare with no obligation.

Does the price include VAT?

Yes. Renovations on homes over two years old are charged at a reduced VAT rate, provided the company supplies both materials and labour. Ask for it itemised in the quote so you know the real cost and there are no surprises at the end of the job.

Can you manage the project if I live abroad?

Yes. We work regularly with non-resident owners on a fixed-price basis, send weekly photo and video updates, keep one English-speaking contact and tie payments to completed milestones. You can approve everything remotely without travelling to Alicante for the works.

How long does a full renovation take?

A 70-90 m² flat takes 7 to 10 weeks on site; a 120 m² home or a villa, 3 to 5 months. Add 2-4 weeks beforehand for design, the works licence and ordering materials, so plan for a total lead time rather than just the building phase.

Updated 2026-06-18 · by Equipo Técnico

Full home renovation cost in Alicante 2026

The price of a full renovation in Alicante depends mostly on three factors: whether the plumbing and wiring are replaced, the quality of the bathrooms and kitchen, and the starting condition of the property. Floor area, re-planning and access add to that. So rather than a headline figure, the useful thing is to understand what moves the budget and to request a valuation tailored to your home, personalised and with no obligation.

A full renovation renews the whole home: plumbing and electrics are replaced, bathrooms and kitchen are rebuilt, floors and wall tiles are changed, along with interior doors, paint and often windows. Because the scope is total, the budget varies widely with the finishes you choose and the real extent of the work.

What determines the price of a full renovation

Quality of materials and finishes, from entry-level ranges to design and smart-home features.
Scope of the job: full renovation with new services, or partial work leaving plumbing and wiring untouched.
Bathrooms and kitchen, which concentrate the most expensive trades in the whole home.
Re-planning of spaces: knocking down walls and moving rooms adds demolition and structural work.
Starting condition: a very old property may require asbestos removal or preparatory works.

How property size affects the cost

Built floor area is one of the factors that weighs most: more square metres means more materials and labour. But cost per metre is not linear, because expensive rooms such as bathrooms and kitchen carry an almost fixed weight. That is why a studio, a flat and a villa start from very different budgets, and the only way to be accurate is a valuation tailored to each specific home.

What makes the budget rise or fall

Replacing services: full new plumbing and wiring is one of the items that adds most to the job.
Bathrooms and kitchen: the priciest rooms, because of the overlap of trades and the level of sanitaryware, units and appliances.
Re-planning: knocking down walls and moving rooms adds demolition, waste and structural work.
Finish quality: porcelain, microcement, wood flooring or bespoke joinery drive big differences.
Starting condition: damp, obsolete services or asbestos require preparatory work.
Floor and access: upper floors with no lift or awkward loading raise labour costs.

What a proper renovation quote should include

A serious quote breaks the job into separate items (demolition, masonry, plumbing, electrics, tiling, joinery, paint), states qualities and brands, and includes the minor-works licence and certified waste disposal. For non-resident owners we work to a fixed price agreed in writing, so the figure you approve is the figure you pay barring genuine unforeseen surprises.

Remote project management for overseas owners

Weekly photo and video updates so you follow progress from abroad.
A single point of contact who speaks English and handles suppliers.
Staged payments tied to milestones, not paid up front.
Licence and waste-disposal paperwork handled on your behalf.

Typical timescales

Flat of 70-90 m²: 7 to 10 weeks on site.
Home of 120 m² or a villa: 3 to 5 months.
Add 2-4 weeks for design, permits and material ordering.

Tip: keep a contingency in the budget for surprises such as a failed pipe or a beam that needs reinforcing. In older properties it is common to find issues once floors are lifted and walls are opened up.

Want to know what your full renovation would cost? We visit the property, assess its real condition and prepare a personalised, no-obligation quote with the work itemised and the qualities defined in writing.