mijas – Specialised Build

Stainless Steel Balustrade post and cable at Villa Renovation

An installation of modern stainless steel balustrade for a client on the beach, between Marbella and Estepona. This villa, built in the 70’s is being completely reformed to a modern standard.

As part of the ongoing project, here we highlight the installation of the stainless steel balustrade, as it needs an eye for detail, to ensure that everything is correctly lined up and both vertical and horizontal, with correct spacing.

This type of stainless steel railing is ideal for all types of houses, as it does not obstruct views and is long lasting and hard wearing, especially important next to the sea.

We can also provide stainless steel and glass panels, however these are not without their downsides. Glass panels exposed to the sun, can (and do) crack. Clear glass needs regular cleaning, to look nice and prevent water marking. This can be overcome by using frosted glass panels, but then they can block the view.

These types of fencing are ideal for putting around swimming pools as stylish safety fencing, around terraces, patios etc.

To discuss your requirements, contact us today.

Stainless Steel Balustrade kit

Installation Stainless Steel Balustrade, Estepona

Stainless Balustrade, Marbella

Stainless Steel Railings

Stainless Steel Railings suppliers

Beach side villa reform

Detail, Stainless Balustrade, Mijas

Installation of Stainless Railings

Stainless Post and Cable Balustrade

Post and Cable Railings, Marbella

Fitting Stainless Steel Posts

Detail of Stainless Railings

Stainless Steel Patio Fencing

Finishing of patio fencing

Swimming Pools

Installation swimming pool heating, Costa del Sol

Installation of a swimming pool heating system is something that has to be considered carefully. It is a considerable investment, so the heater chosen needs to be reliable, with parts availability and be large enough to heat the volume of water. We normally specify a heater slightly larger than needed, which allows the pool to be heated quicker and be used for longer without a cover of needed.

When choosing a heat pump for your swimming pool the following need to be considered.

Is the pool for domestic use, or will it be a holiday rental? If the pool is domestic use, it is unlikely to be used in winter months. If the villa is to be used for year round rentals, holiday makers will want to swim year round.
Will a cover be used. Again, the use of the pool needs to be considered. Rental clients on holiday are unlikely to replace the cover after swimming, whereas the home owner will. This has a bearing on the size of the heater required.
Location of the pool. Is the pool exposed to wind, or sheltered?
Altitude. A pool heater in Mijas Pueblo will need to be bigger than a pool heater in Fuengirola for the same size pools.

There are some other questions that we ask clients about their reasons for choosing a pool heater. Once we have this information, we can specify the most suitable heat pump for the pool.

Latest technology pool heaters now use multispeed inverter compressors and variable speed fans to improve running costs. These technologies also make the machines much quieter.

Out with the old and in with the new inverter pool heater A+ efficiency.

Interior

Custom made wooden staircase, townhouse renovation project

Custom made wooden staircase, townhouse renovation project.

In this example of works, we are showing a custom built staircase by our carpenters. The carpentry team made the staircase from scratch to the customers design requirements.

This was part of a renovation project of a 2 storey townhouse. The staircase was moved to give more space and more light.

In this carpentry / renovation project, the clients wanted the finished building works to be a mix of modern and traditional.

This staircase once finished will be painted white. The main structure is pine. Pine is chosen as it is an economic material with good strength to weight characteristics. For the treads of the stairs, solid mahogany for it’s hard wearing nature and beautiful looks. The balustrade is pine, with the handrail in mahogany.

If you need any type of carpentry, from wooden staircases, to bars, built in cupboards, wooden work tops, outdoor bar areas, pergolas, car ports… any thing made from wood, get in touch with us today to see what our carpenters can do for you.

wooden balustrade for custom made staircase

Carpenter Marbella

Carpenter Estepona

Carpenter Mijas

wood worker carpentry

Carpenter Sotogrande

Wooden staircase

Custom carpentry project

Handmade staircase

Renovation and building works, Marbella, Costa del Sol

Interior

Custom built wooden bar for brewery restaurant

Custom built wooden bar for brewery restaurant by our carpenters.

This custom made wooden bar perfectly compliments the surroundings. This was quite an involved project, as the weight needing support was quite significant.

A steel structure was made first, all welded and treated, then all bolted and welded into position to take the main weight of the barrels. Around the base of this, we built the support of the bar top from rustic clay bricks.

On top of this support is the solid wooden bar top, the wooden pillars that provide decoration and support for the tongue and groove ceiling.

Once everything was completed, it was all sanded, sealed and stained.

This type of custom built wooden bar can be used in restaurants, bars or be equally at home as a feature in your entertainment areas, such as home bar, pool room or in a room at the side of the swimming pool.

Our carpenters can make bars to suit any space, whether commercial or private, new build villa, or recently renovated apartment.

wooden bar structures

interior bar

wooden bar structure

Carpentry costa del sol

Bar structure

tongue groove work

shop fitting

Our team is able to do all types of building works. We try to showcase projects that are different from the norm. We can fit out bars, shops, restaurants as well as work on domestic properties, such as villas or apartments. This project was in Gibraltar, however we prefer to work in Spain.

If you would like to discuss any project, please get in touch. We work with building all along the Costa del Sol, from Malaga to San Roque, covering Mijas, Marbella, Fuengirola, Estepona and inland to Alhaurin, Monda, Coin, Ronda, Gaucin, etc.

Interior

Built in Wardrobes, Cupboards, Doors, Flooring and Custom made furniture

Do you have small difficult spaces, where there are doors are needed or shelves needed, but there just is nothing available in the stores? Our carpenters can custom make these items to suit the space available. Interior space can be maximised by using custom made doors, wardrobes, cupboards and so on. Off the shelf carpentry just won’t do.

If you want a truly unique item, we can also custom make furniture, such as tables.

In these pictures we showcase some small projects of interior carpentry work from some of our building projects on the Costa del Sol.

Bar Unit, custom made for villa on Costa del Sol

Bar unit, Villa Marbella

Bar area on terrace

Carpenter built bar unit

This was a small custom built hardwood bar unit / reception desk for a project in Marbella. It would look equally at home in a lounge, on a terrace or next to a swimming pool.

Interior door with frosted glass

Interior wardrobe doors

Making interior sliding wooden door

Built in wardrobes

Built in wardrobe doors

Interior carpentry

Installation sliding door

Finished cupboard doors

In this example, space was maximised by our carpenters creating a built in wardrobe / cupboard, with custom made doors and shelves. This was combined with a sliding door to ensure that space was not used up with the door opening into the room.

Custom made coffee table

Handmade furniture

Carpenter, Costa del Sol

A beautiful hand made coffee table for an apartment in Mijas. The client and head carpenter worked closely together to create this table. Although it is not a large piece, it is individual. No one else will have the same.

We manage building projects all along the coast, to discuss your carpentry projects, feel free to contact us with no obligation.

Exterior

Campo House, Finca, Extension works

In this ongoing project, we are creating a double storey extension on the side of the original stone build ruin.

The walls are going up on a concrete foundation, with high density concrete block work.

Eventually this will be rendered, new windows installed and the roof finished.

Building works, Costa del Sol. Extension to existing building

Building works, Malaga, Spain

Construction of extension, Malaga

Concrete and Block work, Malaga

Exterior

Exterior rendering, Villa renovation by our builders, Mijas

This villa was built in the 1970’s and is in need of modernization. In the interior, all of the walls have been plastered, new floors with high quality ceramic tiles, new kitchen, totally rewired etc. Later on, the terrace will be tiled and the cracked pool repaired and renovated.

We have taken these photos to show what a radical transformation can be achieved for something so old fashioned. The walls of this house are clad in clay bricks. We have applied a bonding agent, then a cement based glue, followed by a waterproof render.

Rendering exterior walls, villa renovation, Mijas

First stage of the process is to apply a bonding agent. Once the bonding agent is in place a rough first coat of render can be applied, this builds up the depth.

Mijas villa reform

Second step, another skim and profiles put into the corner to leave a straight and vertical edge

Building and renovation Mijas

Third stage, here the corner profile is in place and to the right hand side, a strip of render has been applied which is perfectly vertical to give a guide for the final coat of render.

Villa renovation Mijas

Builders, Mijas

Home renovation, Mijas

Here, the finished result. A perfectly smooth, flat and clean looking wall. Imagine the transformation to the entire house. Once the whole house is rendered outside, it will look fresh and modern, all the 70’s details gone.

If you are planning build works, contact us for a no obligation quote.

Exterior , Swimming Pools

Swimming Pool Cascade added as part of complete pool and terrace renovation, Mijas

We will add more footage and pictures later, but here the whole terrace has been demolished, the pool surround demolished.

We levelled the swimming pool, made a whole new pool surround, new terrace made from reinforced concrete, new walls around the pool, with lighting.

The cascade is stunning, creating a relaxing focal point at the head of the pool.

Add a cascade to your pool for that ultimate finishing touch.

Gepostet von Specialised Pool & Build am Mittwoch, 5. September 2018

Here is a video showing the progress of the swimming pool and terrace renovations in Mijas, Spain

Casting white stone (Marmolina)

Gepostet von Specialised Pool & Build am Montag, 27. August 2018

Swimming Pools

Swimming Pool tiling, Mijas, Costa del Sol

A before and after picture of a swimming pool tiling & renovation project in Mijas.

In the before picture, the pool doesn’t really look that bad, but it was a very boring colour of blue, with the stereotypical dolphin and Greek key border. There was no personal touch, that the clients could be proud of.

The pool was leaking through the pipe in the base of the pool. Excavation of the terrace to get to the pipe was impossible, as the terrace is stamped concrete and difficult to repair. However what made the work impossible (without tens of thousands of euros) is that the pool is supported by a retaining wall 5m high, on top of which is a concrete ring beam and then the terrace. Excavation in this area would have disturbed the ring beam and the retaining wall.

Instead, we re-purposed the hoover pipe to give a working drain. The pool can be hoovered using the skimmer, so not a problem. We did suggest that the most economical option would have been to simply block the drain off, but as the owner wanted to tile the pool to his liking, it made sense to make the repair.

The tiles chosen are a beautiful turquoise glass mosaic.

Swimming pool renovation, Mijas, Costa del Sol

Swimming pool re tiling, Mijas

To discuss your pool and building in Mijas, contact us today

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Covered outdoor terrace and other general building, Marbella

Building works to a country villa near Marbella progressing well. The sandwich board roof is in place, with the beams painted. Next project is to level and tile the floor and render the walls. This will be easier for our workers now, as they can work in the shade. The new roof over the patio has been put much higher than the original, this will make it cooler in summer and allow more light into the house.

In the interior more rooms have been stripped out ready for more new wiring.

We work in the Marbella, Mijas, Fuengirola and Estepona areas on the coast and inland to Alhaurin, Coin and Monda. We work with all types of building and renovations, including swimming pools and pool leak detection.

We can add terraces around your swimming pool, build extensions, whatever your villa on the Costa del Sol needs.