If you own a villa on the Costa del Sol that needs a full refurbishment — whether because you bought it as an investment project, because it still carries the look of the 1990s, or simply because you want to bring it up to the standard of today’s luxury projects — the first question is always the same: how much is it going to cost and who can do it well?
Price of a full villa refurbishment on the Costa del Sol (2026)
The cost of refurbishing a villa in Marbella and on the Costa del Sol varies significantly depending on the scale of the works and the level of finishes:
- Partial refurbishment (bathrooms, kitchen, floors): 600-900 EUR/m²
- Full refurbishment with new layout: 900-1,500 EUR/m²
- Luxury refurbishment with premium materials: 1,500-2,500 EUR/m²
- High-end villa refurbishment (extension, pool and landscaping included): 2,500-4,500 EUR/m²
For a 250 m² villa with a full luxury refurbishment, the indicative budget is between 375,000 EUR and 625,000 EUR in construction, plus the architect’s fees (6-12%).
What does a full villa refurbishment include?
A complete villa refurbishment on the Costa del Sol includes: demolition and rubble management, structural reinforcement if necessary, a new interior layout, complete renewal of services (electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, home automation), exterior façade and roof, swimming pool (if there is none or if it needs renovating), garden and outdoor areas, complete kitchen and bathrooms, interior and exterior joinery, painting and finishes. The architect’s fees cover the technical design, construction supervision, permit management and health and safety coordination.
How long does a villa refurbishment take on the Costa del Sol?
A full refurbishment of a 200-400 m² villa in Marbella or Mijas usually takes between 10 and 20 months, including the time for design and permits (3-6 months) and the works themselves (6-14 months). Klic Arquitectos fixes the deadline in the contract and works with a historical deviation of under 5%. The secret lies in detailed planning before the works start and in constant coordination of the trades.
