Fincas · Old Town Houses · Coastal Villas · Country Plots
Benissa offers a wider range of property than most towns: an old centre, farmland dotted with fincas, and villas along the coast. Adding to each calls for a quite different approach.
A finca in the countryside might need a new wing for a growing family. A house in the old town might need a room built upwards. A coastal villa might want a lower level or a terrace room. These are three separate jobs sharing a single town.
Rural land brings its own questions. A building on agricultural or rural plots may be limited in what can be added, and nobody should assume a new house can be built wherever there is space. That is for the council and a technical architect to settle.
We start by establishing what you own, what condition it is in, and what is likely to be permitted. Then we explain the practical route, including who does what and what the work involves.
Fincas
Fincas are often older buildings with thick walls, additions made over generations, and services that grew in an ad hoc way. Before we add anything, we study what exists, because the oldest part may need repair before it can support a new wing.
Water and power supplies in the countryside can be the limiting factor. A bigger household needs more of both, and a private supply or septic system may have to be considered. We flag these early so the budget does not surprise you.
On rural land the limits on building, and on size, are particular. We do not guess; we tell you what to ask, and we involve a technical architect to establish what the council is likely to accept.
Old town
Houses in the old centre are tightly packed, so anything we do affects neighbours. Shared party walls, narrow streets and limited access make planning essential. We discuss the route for materials and rubble before agreeing to a programme.
Adding a storey or reorganising roof space can give a bedroom or a study. The walls underneath must be able to take the load, and the street appearance may matter to the town hall, so we raise both at the outset.
Traditional stone and render finishes are part of the town's identity. We can match these where you wish, and we explain the trade-offs between authentic materials and quicker modern alternatives.
Coast
Near the sea, villas are often terraced into the cliff or hillside, with views being the main attraction. An extension should respect them, both yours and the neighbours', and the choice of roof form and height carries weight.
Sea air is a factor close to the shore, so we specify reinforcement cover, protective finishes and metalwork to cope. This costs little at the build stage and saves a good deal of trouble later.
New houses on coastal plots follow the standard path: technical architect, licence, groundwork, structure, roof and finishing trades. We stay with the job through every stage and report to you regularly.
How it works
Visits to Benissa properties can take a while because the properties vary so much. We look at the building, the land around it, the route in and the services, and we listen to how you want to use the space.
The free quotation that follows is written and itemised. It separates what we can start with from what waits for an architect, licence or other decision, so you see the path ahead clearly.
Questions
Often, but rural land has particular limits. An architect and the council determine what is permitted, and our survey indicates what looks likely. We also check the condition of the original building first.
That depends on the plot's classification and local rules, which we cannot confirm ourselves. We can visit, advise on the building side, and work with an architect to establish what is realistic.
Sometimes. The walls must be assessed for load, and street appearance may concern the town hall. We examine both at survey and give you a frank assessment.
We check the water, power and drainage early, since added rooms increase demand. If supply is limited, we explain the options so you can weigh them before building starts.
Across the area
Benissa lies between several neighbouring towns, from the sea to the hills. If your property is closer to another, its page describes how our work looks there.
Extensions and new builds in Benidorm: terrace enclosures, ground-floor additions, penthouse space and villas on the edge of the city. Free quotation.
View Benidorm →Extensions and new builds in Altea: rooms added to old town houses, hillside villa additions and stone-faced new homes, managed by one team. Free quotation.
View Altea →Extensions and new builds in La Nucía: underbuild conversions, villa additions on urbanisations, extra storeys and new homes. Free quotation.
View La Nucía →Extensions and new builds in Finestrat: building into hillsides below Puig Campana, retaining walls, villa additions and new homes. Free quotation.
View Finestrat →Extensions and new builds in Calpe: enclosed terraces, villa additions below the Peñón de Ifach, and new homes built to resist the sea air. Free quotation.
View Calpe →Extensions and new builds in Alfaz del Pi & Albir: guest annexes, villa additions, coastal flats and hillside plots, managed by one team. Free quotation.
View Alfaz del Pi & Albir →Extensions and new builds in Polop: adding rooms to village houses, stonework, hillside plots and careful new homes in a small inland village. Free quotation.
View Polop →Extensions and new builds in Villajoyosa: old street townhouses, seafront flats and inland villas, with honest licence advice. Free quotation.
View Villajoyosa →Extensions and new builds in Callosa d'en Sarrià, where Dragon Reforms has its office: village houses, hillside fincas and valley plots. Free quotation.
View Callosa d'en Sarrià →Extensions and new builds in Albir: holiday flats by the promenade, hillside villas under the Sierra Helada, projects for owners abroad. Free quotation.
View Albir →Get in touch
Tell us whether you have a finca, a town house or a villa, and what more space would do for you. A visit lets us sketch a clear picture of what is involved.
There is no charge or obligation, and the quotation arrives in writing. English and Spanish are spoken, and we have traded since 1999.
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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
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