The old houses in and around Benissa are among its attractions: thick stone walls, timber beams, old doors and shutters. Renovating one is different from renovating a modern villa. The aim is usually to keep the character and add the comfort, and the order in which you do the work matters.
Start with walls and damp
Thick stone walls hold moisture, and the wrong treatment can trap it. Before choosing finishes, we look for the cause of any damp: roof, gutters, ground levels or old plaster. Lime-friendly repairs and breathable finishes tend to suit old walls better than hard modern coatings.
Timber, roofs and structure
Beams and roof timbers should be checked for decay and woodworm before anything is fixed to them. Sound timber can often be kept and treated; weak sections can be repaired or replaced. This is a good place to spend time at the survey stage.
Services in an old house
- Electrics. Older wiring often needs replacing for safety, and running new cable through thick walls takes planning.
- Plumbing. Old pipework is a common source of hidden leaks and low pressure.
- Water and drainage. Rural fincas can have their own water supply and drainage arrangements, which need to be understood before bathrooms and kitchens are added.
Adding kitchens and bathrooms without losing character
New rooms can be fitted into old houses so they feel part of the building: stone or textured finishes, bespoke joinery that follows uneven walls, and fittings chosen for the house. We plan these with you so the result is practical and still looks like the house it is.
Access and rural tracks
Fincas on tracks and old-town houses on narrow streets have the same problem in different forms: getting materials to the door. We look at this early because it affects programme and cost.
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