A turnkey villa renovation in Mallorca is contracted with a single point of contact who takes on the design, the permits, the works and the handover at a fixed price. In 2026, renovating a high-end villa on the island runs between €2,800 and €5,000/m², with timescales of 8 to 14 months depending on the permit. Construcciones Armalutx carries it out with its own crews, since 1967 and with over 1,500 jobs delivered.
Renovating a villa in Mallorca is nothing like renovating an apartment. There are permits, an architect, sometimes heritage protection, suppliers who come from off the island, and—very often—an owner who lives in Munich, London, or Zurich and can only visit three times a year. Turnkey renovations exist precisely for this reason: a single company is responsible for everything, with a fixed price and a delivery date.
What does a turnkey renovation of a villa in Mallorca include?
It covers the complete management of the project from start to finish: survey of the existing building, technical design with an architect, processing of permits, execution of the works with our own team, coordination of the trades and handover of the finished villa, clean and with the legal documentation in order.
In a villa, that translates into:
- Architectural design and site supervision, with approval from the professional body where the council requires it.
- Processing of the major works permit and, where applicable, a heritage or coastal authority report.
- Demolition, reinforcement or replacement of the structure and full renewal of the services.
- Building envelope: roof, facade, insulation and high-performance exterior joinery.
- High-end finishes: natural stone, bespoke joinery, air conditioning and home automation.
- Exteriors: swimming pool, terraces, lighting and garden integrated into the project.
- Delivery with final work certificate, guarantees and maintenance manual.
What sets a turnkey job apart from a conventional one is not the list of works, but who answers when something goes wrong. Here there is a single party responsible.
How much does it cost to renovate a villa in Mallorca in 2026?
A full renovation of a high-end villa in Mallorca costs between €2,800 and €5,000/m² in 2026, with premium finishes, bespoke joinery and home automation included. For a 300 m² villa, that puts the investment between €840,000 and €1,500,000. Partial work, without touching the structure or the envelope, comes in well below that range.
| Item | Indicative investment 2026 |
|---|---|
| Complete renovation of a high-end villa | 2,800 – 5,000 €/m² |
| Custom-designed kitchen | from €100,000 |
| Main bathroom with natural stone | €20,000 – €50,000 |
| Natural stone paving laid | 105 – 230 €/m² |
| External joinery (200 m² villa) | €25,000 – €60,000 |
Why do we provide these figures when almost no competitor does? Because a homeowner about to invest one million euros deserves to know the order of magnitude before the first meeting, not after three visits. With housing in the Balearic Islands at an all-time high—€3,885.6/m² in the first quarter of 2026 according to data from Ministry of Housing—, the renovation of a well-located villa remains one of the most solid operations on the island.
How long does a complete villa renovation take, and what phases is it divided into?
Between 8 and 14 months from signing the contract to handing over the keys, of which 2 to 5 months are for permit processing. The construction itself rarely takes less than 6 months for a villa of 250-400 m².
- Technical visit and survey of the existing building , with test openings if there are doubts about the structure.
- Preliminary design and fixed-price quote, with a written specification document.
- Detailed design and permit, the slowest phase and the one that depends least on us.
- Demolitions and structure, including structural reinforcements if the building requires them.
- Services and envelope: plumbing, electrics, climate control, roof and joinery.
- Finishes and exteriors, the phase where the client finally sees the villa they imagined.
- Delivery, review and documentation, with a follow-up visit after three months.
What permits do you need to renovate a villa in Mallorca?
Almost always a major works permit, because any work on the structure, the volume or the facade requires one. If the villa is on rural land, in a listed settlement or less than 500 metres from the coast, sector reports are added on top and they lengthen the procedure.
The three most common obstacles we encounter on the island are: villas extended without legal permits by previous owners, swimming pools not registered in the land registry, and buildings on rural land whose legal status must be verified before any plans can be made. All of this is identified during the preliminary study phase, which is precisely its purpose. The applicable urban planning regulations and territorial plans are published by the Consell de Mallorca and by the Government of the Balearic Islands.
How does a fixed-price contract compare with a cost-plus contract?
Under a fixed price, the amount is set before starting and only changes if the client changes the scope. Under a cost-plus contract the actual cost plus a percentage is invoiced, and the total is not known until the end. We work to a fixed price, and we believe that on a villa it is the only sensible formula.
Cost-plus contracting has its place — refurbishments where nobody can know what is behind the wall until it is opened — but it puts all the risk on the owner's side. On a turnkey villa renovation in Mallorca at a fixed price, we take that risk on. It is more demanding at the study stage, and that is why we invest weeks before signing.
Villa renovations in Andratx, Calvià, Pollença and Santanyí
We work throughout Mallorca from our base in Inca, and each area has its own unique construction approach. In Andratx and Calvià, villas on slopes predominate, with retaining walls and difficult access for trucks. In Pollença and Alcúdia, heritage and traditional architecture are key elements. In Santanyí and the southeast, the marés stone and rustic estates define the projects.
Knowing those differences is not a marketing detail: it changes the quote. A villa on a slope in Port d'Andratx can need €40,000 in access and crane work alone before a single finish is touched.
How is the construction managed if the owner lives outside of Mallorca?
With regular photo reports, a single point of contact who speaks directly with the owner, and decisions grouped together so that every trip to the island is productive. Most of our villa clients do not live here permanently.
In practice, it works like this: written follow-up every two weeks, material selection determined by digital samples and validated in a single on-site visit, and all construction decisions documented. If you're buying the property now, you'll also be interested in this guide to buying and renovating a house in Mallorca as a foreigner, where we explain the procedures and the actual times.
Why choose Construcciones Armalutx for your villa renovation
We are a construction company founded in 1967 with over 1,500 projects delivered in Mallorca and 99% customer satisfaction. We build with our own crews, we do not subcontract the whole job to third parties, and that is why we can commit to a fixed price and stand by it.
Half a century on the island also means genuinely knowing traditional Mallorcan building: marés, vaults, timber floor structures, masonry walls. In an old villa that decides whether the renovation respects the character of the building or turns it into a generic chalet. If you want to see the level of detail we work to, we recommend our guide to comprehensive renovations of luxury homes.
When a turnkey renovation is NOT advisable
- If the villa needs more new construction than renovation. When it is necessary to empty 80 % of the building, it is often worthwhile to consider a replacement and make better use of the buildable area.
- If the owner wants to run the job personally and hire trade by trade. That is legitimate, but then turnkey adds nothing.
- If the scope is not yet defined. Without a clear design there is no fixed price possible; first it is defined, then it is fixed.
Frequently asked questions about villa renovations in Mallorca
How much does it cost to renovate a 300 m² villa in Mallorca?
Between €840,000 and €1,500,000 in 2026 for a full high-end renovation, applying the €2,800-€5,000/m² range. If the villa keeps its structure, roof and services in good condition and only the finishes are renewed, the figure can come down by half. The fixed-price quote is issued after the technical visit and the survey.
Is it possible to renovate a villa in Mallorca during peak season?
Yes, but with limitations. Several tourist municipalities in Mallorca restrict noisy construction work and the use of public roads between June and September, especially along the beachfront. It's common practice to plan structural work in the autumn and winter and reserve finishing touches and interior design for the restricted months.
What guarantees are there for a turnkey villa renovation?
The ones set by the Building Regulations Act: one year for defects in the finishes, three years for defects in habitability and services, and ten years for structural damage. On top of that comes each manufacturer's commercial warranty on joinery, climate control and home automation, which we hand over documented at the end of the job.
Can I live in the villa while it's being renovated?
In a complete renovation, this isn't recommended because there are phases where the house lacks utilities and a roof. However, in zoned renovations, working in phases is feasible, isolating the area under construction while keeping the rest habitable. This requires planning from the outset and affects the overall timeframe.
Request a quote for the turnkey renovation of your villa
If you are weighing up renovating a villa in Mallorca, the first step is a technical visit with no obligation: we look at the real condition of the property, we check its planning status and we give you a ballpark investment figure before you spend a single euro on design. We are a villa builder in Mallorca with our own crews and half a century of history on the island.
Call us at 625 16 47 18, email us at info@armalutx.com, or visit us at Carrer del General Weyler 29, in Inca. And if your project is of a different type, here are all our services home renovations in Mallorca.
