Marratxí is a municipality of almost 40,500 inhabitants, comprised mainly of terraced and detached houses built between 1990 and 2010. Therefore, the typical renovation here isn't an old apartment: it's a thirty-year-old house with installations nearing the end of their lifespan and a closed layout that no longer works. The price per square metre in Marratxí closed August 2026 at €3,902, 14.6% higher than the previous year, and renovations cost between €550 and €1,100/m² depending on the scope.
What kind of renovation is asked for in Marratxí, and why?
In Marratxí, the dominant renovation style is the modernization of detached and semi-detached houses from the 1990s and 2000s: closed kitchens opening onto the living room, original bathrooms, period fixtures, and zero thermal insulation. Nothing like the work done in the old town.
The reason lies in the municipality's own history. Marratxí grew as a residential extension of Palma, and its housing stock sprang up rapidly in developments of townhouses and detached houses in a relatively short period. This means that today there are thousands of homes aging simultaneously and reaching the same point at the same time: boilers fail, the 1990s tiles look dated, and a layout with a separate kitchen, breakfast nook, and living room clashes with how families live today. For housing within the town, with community fees and municipal permits, there is Our renovation page in Palma.
It's a rewarding renovation because the structure is usually in good condition and there's room to redistribute space without affecting load-bearing walls. And it's a renovation with clear economic potential, which is what almost no one considers: in a municipality where prices have risen by 14.6% in a year, the difference between an updated house and one that remains untouched is growing ever wider.
What should be renovated first in a terraced house from the nineties?
When the budget doesn't stretch to everything, the correct order is from the inside out: first the things that aren't visible and cause problems, then the visible ones. This is the order in which we approach phased renovations in Marratxí.
- Plumbing and drains, if the house has not been touched for more than 25 years.
- Electrical panel and circuits, to achieve current power and safety levels.
- Insulation and exterior carpentry, which is what determines the real comfort of the house.
- Complete bathrooms, because they combine plumbing, waterproofing and finishing.
- Kitchen, including opening to the living room if desired.
- Flooring and painting of the rest of the house.
- Exterior: porch, terrace and facade.
The classic mistake is starting with point 6. It looks spectacular for two years, until a leak forces you to tear up the new floor. In a terraced house from the nineties, the plumbing is the part we most often have to redo urgently; we explain it in detail in When should the pipes be changed during a renovation?.
How much does it cost to renovate a terraced house in Marratxí?
A complete renovation of a townhouse in Marratxí costs between €550 and €1,100/m² in 2026, depending on the level of finishes and whether complete installations need to be replaced. For a typical 120 m² townhouse, that's between €66,000 and €132,000.
| Scope of the renovation | Indicative cost |
|---|---|
| Update of finishes (floors, paint, interior woodwork) | 350 – 550 €/m² |
| Complete renovation with new installations | 700 – 1,100 €/m² |
| Complete kitchen, labour | 3,990 € + VAT |
| Complete bathroom, labour | 3,415 € + VAT |
| Bathtub to shower tray replacement | 1,375 € + VAT |
The three fixed prices below are ours, not market averages: we work labour on a fixed price so the quote does not move halfway through the job, with materials separate and a 10% discount at our suppliers. If you want the breakdown of a complete project item by item, it is in How much does a complete renovation cost in Mallorca?.
In which areas of Marratxí do we work and what changes in each one?
Marratxí isn't a single town, but several, and the type of housing varies considerably from one to another. These are the average prices for August 2026 according to the index of Fotocasa, which give a reasonable idea of the park in each area.
| Area | Average price Aug. 2026 | Annual variation | Dominant typology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marratxinet | €4,493/m² | +69,8 % | Traditional detached single-family home |
| Es Pla de na Tesa | €4,489/m² | +40,0 % | Detached and semi-detached |
| Sa Cabaneta | €4,179/m² | +17,4 % | Townhouse and detached house |
| Portal | €4,003/m² | -1,5 % | Townhouse, some new construction |
| Pont d'Inca | €3,731/m² | +11,3 % | Multi-family and semi-detached |
| Sa Cabana – Can Carbonell | €3,379/m² | +9,0 % | Townhouse in urbanization |
In Pòrtol and Sa Cabaneta, the traditional town house appears, with masonry walls and wooden beams, which calls for an approach more similar to that of renovating a stone house in Mallorca. In Sa Cabana or Pont d'Inca the work is the classic urbanisation job: terraced house, services and layout. Knowing which scenario we are in changes the quote and the timescales, and it is the first thing we look at on the visit.
What license is needed to renovate in Marratxí?
It depends on whether the work affects the structure, facade, or layout. Changing floors, tiles, kitchens, or bathrooms without touching partitions or main installations usually requires prior notification of minor works. Creating openings, altering load-bearing walls, extending the property, or modifying the facade requires a major works permit with a project plan prepared by a qualified professional.
The process is carried out at the Marratxí Town Hall and the classification is determined by the Law 12/2017 on Urban Planning of the Balearic Islands. We handle the paperwork as part of our service, because the difference between minor and major construction isn't always clear, and making a mistake can lead to work stoppages what are considered minor works we explain where the border is with concrete examples.
A very Marratxí-specific warning: in townhouse developments, there are community and development regulations that limit enclosures, facade colours, and porch coverings. These are checked before designing, not after purchasing the materials.
Is it worth renovating in Marratxí before selling or renting?
With prices rising 14.6% year-on-year, renovating before selling in Marratxí tends to be worthwhile, but only if the work focuses on what buyers value and penalize: kitchens, bathrooms, carpentry, and the condition of the installations. Renovating "everything a little" doesn't improve the valuation.
The rule we apply is simple: in a home for sale, the money goes to the two spaces that determine a viewing—the kitchen and bathrooms—and eliminating any sign of a technical problem, because a damp stain or an outdated electrical panel gives the buyer leverage to negotiate a much lower price than it would cost to fix it. We elaborate on this in It's worth renovating to sell..
If the destination is long-term rental, the criteria change: prioritize durability over design and materials that can withstand tenant turnover.
Frequently asked questions about renovations in Marratxí
How much does it cost to renovate a 120 m² house in Marratxí?
A complete renovation of a 120 m² house in Marratxí will cost between €66,000 and €132,000 in 2026, depending on the finishes and whether the plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems need updating. If the house only needs updated finishes without any changes to the existing systems, the price range drops to €42,000-€66,000. The price range narrows once we assess the actual condition of the systems during a site visit.
How long does a complete renovation of a terraced house take in Marratxí?
Between 10 and 16 weeks for a 100-140 m² terraced house with new services, counting from the start of the works and not from signing the quote. To that you have to add the time the permit takes, which is quick for minor works and can add several months for major works. We set out the real split of timescales in How long does a complete renovation take in Mallorca?.
Is it possible to open the kitchen to the living room in a terraced house in Marratxí?
In most terraced houses built in the 1990s, yes, because the partition between the kitchen and living room is not a load-bearing wall. This must be checked beforehand using the plans or through a test opening, and if it turns out to be structural, the opening is still possible by installing a lintel calculated by a qualified professional, which increases the cost and makes it a major renovation.
Do you have to notify the community of the housing development before renovating in Marratxí?
If the work remains within the property, community approval is not required, although Article 7.1 of the Horizontal Property Law mandates prior notification. If it affects the facade, roof, enclosed porch, or any other common element of the development, approval is necessary, and many developments in Marratxí also have their own aesthetic standards that must be respected.
Request a quote for your renovation in Marratxí
If you own a house in Pòrtol, Sa Cabaneta, Es Pla de na Tesa, Pont d'Inca, or any other residential area in Marratxí and want to know what can be done and how much it costs, we'll come and see it and give you a fixed-price quote broken down by item. We are a renovation company in Mallorca with three generations in the business, fixed labour rates, a one-year warranty on renovations and two years on materials, and 100% financing. For complete service details, please visit our website full renovations in Mallorca.
