Practical advice on renovations, plumbing and life in Dénia and Jávea, written by local professionals.
Dénia isn't one single area: the foothills of Montgó, Les Rotes, the historic centre, and the beach zones have very different housing types and maintenance needs.
A real breakdown of where the money goes in a bathroom renovation, and why VAT can vary between 10% and 21% depending on the type of work.
Closed properties and the coast's humid climate favour damp and pests. Here's what to check, and how often, if your home isn't used daily.
Hiring a trustworthy professional isn't just about price. Here's what to check before work starts, and what you can ask for if something goes wrong.
A third of Dénia's population is foreign. If you've just bought a home here and don't speak Spanish, here's what you need to know before hiring renovation work.
If you're renovating a bathroom or kitchen in the Marina Alta, installing a water softener is one of the decisions with the biggest long-term impact. Here's why.
Much of central Dénia was built with money from 19th-century raisin exports. Renovating these homes properly follows its own set of rules.
Jávea is dominated by villas with pool and garden. Here's how to decide whether your property needs a full renovation or preventive maintenance is enough.
The whole Marina Alta area has very hard water. Here's why that shortens the life of water heaters, boilers and appliances — and what you can do about it.
September, October and November bring the heaviest rain of the year to the Marina Alta, with a real risk of flash flooding. Here's the check we recommend beforehand.
If your home in Dénia or Jávea sits closed for months at a time, there's a specific plumbing checklist worth going through before you return.
In Les Marines, Les Rotes or Jávea's villas, salt air attacks plumbing far faster than inland. Here's what to check, and how often.
