Guides
Guides for bathrooms and kitchens
How a bathroom or kitchen renovation in Spain really works, explained for owners: the hidden layers, the order of trades, the rules that apply and what to ask. Where we cite regulation, we link to the official text.
Guides
Bathroom waterproofing, layer by layer
A bathroom stays dry because of a layer you will never see once the job is finished. This guide explains what that layer is, where it goes and how to tell wheth
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Bath to shower, step by step
If you are replacing a bath with a shower in Spain, it helps to know what each stage involves, what you need to decide and when. This guide follows the job from
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Keeping a new bathroom like new
A well-built bathroom needs little, but it does need something. This guide covers the routine care that protects the finishes and the early signs that something
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Planning a small bathroom on paper first
In a small bathroom the layout decides almost everything. This guide explains the fixed points you work around, the usual arrangements and the rules that limit
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The right order for a kitchen renovation
Kitchen renovations go wrong in a predictable way: something is installed before the thing it depends on. This guide sets out the sequence and the reason for ea
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Damp and mould in the bathroom: find the cause first
Black spots on the ceiling and silicone are among the most common complaints in coastal bathrooms. Treating them works only when you know where the moisture com
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Frequently asked questions
Who are these guides for?
Are they DIY instructions?
Where do the regulatory references come from?
Are the rules the same in every town?
Which guide should I read first?
Is there a guide on kitchens?
Do the guides cover prices?
Do you cover electrical rules?
Are the guides updated?
How do I get a quote after reading?
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A few photos and a rough square-metre figure are enough for a first assessment. If it suits you, we then visit the property and prepare an itemised quote, line by line.
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