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Village and country house builders — Frigiliana, Viñuela and the Axarquia hills

The white villages and campo of the inland Axarquia are where old construction, steep plots and rural access rules all come together. We have been building here for over three decades.

Pergola and printed-concrete driveway on a country property near Viñuela — after
Pergola and printed-concrete driveway on a country property near Viñuela — after

Old village houses done properly

Frigiliana, Sayalonga, Canillas de Albaida and Árchez are full of village houses that have been standing for centuries — stone and earth walls, cane ceilings, rooms stacked up the hillside. They reward careful work and punish shortcuts. We use lime-based renders and plasters that let the walls breathe, sort out drainage on steep streets before it becomes damp inside, and rebuild roof terraces with proper membranes so the room below stays dry.

  • Full reforms of village houses, phased to suit your visits
  • Damp diagnosis and repair — rising damp, hillside water, failed render
  • Roof terraces and azoteas: waterproofing, drainage, tiling
  • Replacement of cane-and-plaster ceilings and timber beams
  • Country properties: extensions, pergolas, pool surrounds, printed-concrete driveways

Cortijos and the campo around Viñuela

Country houses around the Viñuela reservoir, Los Romanes, Puente Don Manuel and Alcaucín need a builder comfortable with tracks, water deposits and solar systems. We are. We also give honest advice on what can be extended or legalised on rural land, which is stricter than in the villages — better to know before you plan.

Working away from the coast

Inland jobs are planned with fewer, longer site visits and deliveries batched to suit the access. The villages are 35 to 50 minutes from Almayate, and we do not charge for travel.

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Free quotes · 50% deposit to book, balance on completion · 12-month workmanship guarantee.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Why does my village house in Frigiliana get damp every winter?

Usually a combination of hillside water pressure, cement render trapping moisture in earth or stone walls, and closed-up rooms with no ventilation. We diagnose the cause before quoting — treating the symptom alone never lasts.

Can I extend my cortijo near Viñuela or Frigiliana?

Sometimes. Rural land has strict limits on new built area, though repairs, pergolas and some conversions are often possible. We tell you at the first visit what is realistic.

Do you handle materials in villages with no vehicle access?

Yes — it is normal for us. Materials are brought in by small vehicle or by hand, and we plan the job to minimise trips.

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