Complete 2-Story Bungalow Reconstruction
Full Gut Renovation with Remote Management
Finestrat, Costa Blanca
120m²
4 months
€67,500
Total reconstruction of abandoned bungalow: solved severe rodent infestation no other contractor would touch, rebuilt from foundation up with all new systems, managed remotely for client in USA via live construction cameras.
THE CHALLENGE
A property investor in the United States purchased a 2-story bungalow in Finestrat as a long-term investment. The property had been abandoned for years and presented multiple serious challenges:
The Rodent Crisis:
A property investor in the United States purchased a 2-story bungalow in Finestrat as a long-term investment. The property had been abandoned for years and presented multiple serious challenges:
The Rodent Crisis:
- Severe rat infestation throughout entire property
- Previous contractors refused to start work until problem solved
- Community had chronic rodent issues (problem kept returning)
- Health hazard - property uninhabitable and unsafe to work in
- Pest control companies couldn't provide permanent solution
- Needed community approval for any structural pest prevention work
- Abandoned for over 5 years, completely neglected
- All electrical wiring damaged by rodents, non-functional
- Plumbing destroyed, multiple leaks causing water damage
- Walls and floors damaged from moisture and rodent activity
- Original finishes unusable - everything needed stripping to foundation
- Structural assessment needed before determining scope
- Client based in United States (6-9 hour time difference)
- Could only visit Spain twice: initial assessment and final handover
- Needed complete confidence work was progressing correctly
- Required detailed communication despite time zone difficulties
- No ability to check progress in person for 4 months
- Any permanent pest prevention required community approval
- Work affecting shared drainage needed neighbor coordination
- Community skeptical after years of failed rodent control attempts
OUR SOLUTION
We took on a project every other contractor had refused, solving the pest crisis permanently before rebuilding the entire property from foundation up:
Pre-Construction
We took on a project every other contractor had refused, solving the pest crisis permanently before rebuilding the entire property from foundation up:
Pre-Construction
- Professional rodent elimination (specialist company)
- Community coordination for permanent pest prevention
- Backflow preventer installation on shared drainage
- Construction camera system installation
- Complete demolition to structural shell
- Waste removal and site disinfection
- Complete electrical system (new supply to finished wiring)
- Complete plumbing system (new supply to fixtures)
- Drainage system with backflow prevention
- Hot water system
- Data/communication cabling
- Floor screeds on both levels
- Wall plastering throughout
- Bathroom construction (2 full bathrooms)
- Kitchen installation
- Porcelain tile flooring throughout (120m²)
- Bathroom tiling (walls and floors, 2 bathrooms)
- Kitchen tiling and countertop
- Interior painting (all walls and ceilings)
- Light fixtures and accessories
- Exterior repairs and painting
- Remote management via cameras and video calls
- Twice-weekly video consultations
- Daily photo documentation
- 4-month video archive provided
THE RESULTS
✓ Permanently solved rodent problem - zero issues in 2+ years since completion
✓ Community-wide solution - backflow preventer protects all neighbors, community extremely grateful
✓ Completely rebuilt property - everything new from foundation to paint, 10-year warranties on systems
✓ Property value increased by €90,000 - from uninhabitable to modern, move-in ready bungalow
✓ Client managed from USA successfully - only 2 site visits (start + finish), rest via cameras and video calls
✓ Zero surprises on budget - €67,500 quote, €67,500 final cost despite unexpected challenges
✓ Completed on schedule - 4 months exactly as planned
✓ Now generating rental income - property rented long-term to expat family, €1,200/month
✓ Community reputation - other owners now requesting us for their renovations after seeing our work
✓ Permanently solved rodent problem - zero issues in 2+ years since completion
✓ Community-wide solution - backflow preventer protects all neighbors, community extremely grateful
✓ Completely rebuilt property - everything new from foundation to paint, 10-year warranties on systems
✓ Property value increased by €90,000 - from uninhabitable to modern, move-in ready bungalow
✓ Client managed from USA successfully - only 2 site visits (start + finish), rest via cameras and video calls
✓ Zero surprises on budget - €67,500 quote, €67,500 final cost despite unexpected challenges
✓ Completed on schedule - 4 months exactly as planned
✓ Now generating rental income - property rented long-term to expat family, €1,200/month
✓ Community reputation - other owners now requesting us for their renovations after seeing our work
WHY THIS PROJECT WORKED
1. We Took On The "Impossible" Job
Every other contractor refused because of the rats. We found specialists, coordinated community approval, and solved it permanently. Sometimes the hardest problems create the best opportunities.
2. Community-Wide Solution Created Goodwill
We could have just solved it for the client's property. Instead, we addressed the root cause affecting the entire community. Result: community president recommends us to all owners.
3. Remote Management System Worked Perfectly
Construction cameras aren't standard, but for a client in USA, they were essential. Small investment (€400 camera system) enabled €67,500 project.
4. Time Zone Flexibility
We adjusted our schedule to client's availability - 8am Spain time (2am his time) or 8pm Spain time (2pm his time). Inconvenient? Yes. But closed the sale and kept client confident throughout.
5. Complete Transparency = Zero Surprises
Client could watch cameras anytime, plus twice-weekly video calls, plus daily photos. He knew exactly what was happening. Final cost matched quote exactly.
6. Structural Problems Solved Right
We stripped to foundation and rebuilt correctly. No shortcuts trying to "save" damaged systems. Result: property with 10-year warranties, not temporary fixes.
1. We Took On The "Impossible" Job
Every other contractor refused because of the rats. We found specialists, coordinated community approval, and solved it permanently. Sometimes the hardest problems create the best opportunities.
2. Community-Wide Solution Created Goodwill
We could have just solved it for the client's property. Instead, we addressed the root cause affecting the entire community. Result: community president recommends us to all owners.
3. Remote Management System Worked Perfectly
Construction cameras aren't standard, but for a client in USA, they were essential. Small investment (€400 camera system) enabled €67,500 project.
4. Time Zone Flexibility
We adjusted our schedule to client's availability - 8am Spain time (2am his time) or 8pm Spain time (2pm his time). Inconvenient? Yes. But closed the sale and kept client confident throughout.
5. Complete Transparency = Zero Surprises
Client could watch cameras anytime, plus twice-weekly video calls, plus daily photos. He knew exactly what was happening. Final cost matched quote exactly.
6. Structural Problems Solved Right
We stripped to foundation and rebuilt correctly. No shortcuts trying to "save" damaged systems. Result: property with 10-year warranties, not temporary fixes.
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"I bought this property sight unseen as an investment, then discovered it was completely destroyed and full of rats. Every contractor I contacted in Spain refused the job or quoted insane prices. PRO Reforma said 'we'll handle it' - and they did. They solved the rat problem permanently (even the community president thanked me), rebuilt the entire place, and I watched every day on the cameras from my phone in Texas. The time zone was tough for calls, but they were always flexible - early morning or late evening, whatever worked. I visited once at the start and once at the end. It was perfect. Now it's rented and making money. Best investment decision I made was hiring PRO Reforma."
PLANNING A MAJOR RENOVATION FROM ABROAD?
We specialize in managing complete renovations for overseas clients using live construction cameras, regular video calls, and detailed documentation. You don't need to be on-site - but you'll know everything that's happening.
Free consultation (video call available)
📞 +34 684 794 713
📧 info@proreforma.eu
We specialize in managing complete renovations for overseas clients using live construction cameras, regular video calls, and detailed documentation. You don't need to be on-site - but you'll know everything that's happening.
Free consultation (video call available)
📞 +34 684 794 713
📧 info@proreforma.eu