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How much does a kitchen renovation cost in Torrevieja?
Kitchen and bathroom are the two renovations that add the most value to a home on the coast, and the kitchen is usually the one that raises the most price questions because of how many line items are involved: units, appliances, worktop, installations. Here are the real 2026 ranges for Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa and what each tier includes.
Complete kitchen renovation prices in 2026
| Kitchen renovation | Estimated range |
|---|---|
| Complete kitchen, mid-range | €6,500–12,000 |
| Complete kitchen, high-end | €12,000–22,000 |
The mid-range covers melamine or similar units with standard-tier hardware, compact quartz or similar worktop, national-brand appliances and complete plumbing and electrical installation. High-end adds made-to-measure units, large-format worktop, higher-tier integrated appliances and soft-close hardware. A complete kitchen is finished in 3 to 4 weeks, counting strip-out, installations, tiling and fitting the units — the full service detail is on the kitchens and bathrooms page.
What moves a kitchen price in this area
Three factors explain almost all the variation between quotes. Appliances: if you specify them when quoting they're included in the fixed price; you can also work without them and buy them yourself, which lowers the quote but not the final cost of a finished kitchen. Redistribution: keeping the kitchen in its current location and layout is always cheaper than moving the plumbing and electrics elsewhere — common in 1970s-90s flats with closed kitchens that owners want to open onto the living room. The units: standard catalogue versus made-to-measure is the biggest difference between the mid-range and high-end tiers.
In properties over 15-20 years old, we recommend renewing plumbing and electrics even if there's no visible problem — with the kitchen stripped out, it's the cheapest point to do it. Every range in this guide — plus the rest of the home — is gathered in the general 2026 price guide.
Permit for renovating a kitchen
For a renovation that doesn't touch structure, a declaración responsable (simplified notification-based permit) is enough in most town halls in the area, and we handle it as part of the project. If the kitchen renovation is part of a wider redistribution that does affect structural elements, the permit needed becomes that of a full renovation or extension.
FAQ
The kitchen questions we hear most
How much does a complete kitchen renovation cost?
In Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa, a complete mid-range kitchen costs between €6,500 and €12,000, including units, worktop, appliances and installations. High-end, between €12,000 and €22,000. These are estimated 2026 ranges: the fixed quote comes from the free technical visit.
Does the quote include the appliances?
Yes, if you specify them when quoting. You can also work without them if you'd rather buy them yourself — in that case the works quote goes down, but the final cost of a finished kitchen is the same.
Do you renew the installation or just the cosmetic finish?
We recommend renewing plumbing and electrics if they're over 15-20 years old, even if there's no visible problem. With the kitchen stripped out, it's the cheapest point to do it.
Can I choose my own materials?
Yes, we work with our own catalogue or with materials you choose, as long as they meet current regulations.
Do I need a permit to renovate a kitchen?
For a renovation that doesn't touch structure, a simplified notification is enough in most town halls in the area, which we handle.
How long does a kitchen renovation take?
Between 3 and 4 weeks, counting strip-out, installations, tiling and fitting the units, with the handover date fixed in the quote.
Estimated 2026 prices, not binding. The final price comes from the free technical site visit and depends on quality specification, access to the property and starting condition.