MBC (Mallorca Building Company) is a relatively small Dutch Majorcan contractor specialised in sustainable building and renovating in Majorca. With years of experience behind us, we are well placed to provide trusted advice and help you make your wishes a reality, within budget. We work with transparency and insight, which translates into a clear price policy and lower costs. Mallorca Building Company is both building supervisor and executor, two components which are at the core of our success as a company. So, no surprises, and no building or construction stress!
It’s your dream. Whether you are building or renovating, it always starts with a dream, a vision. We know this feeling, and it guides us every step of the way. Working closely with our trusted team of partners, we make sure you’re the one who is in control. We provide clear, upfront advice and information about your choices, so that you know where you stand. No surprises, no building or construction stress!
Clear communication is essential in a complex, long-term building project. We pride ourselves on our concise and effective communication, preferably in your native language. That’s why so many Dutch and English clients choose to work side-by-side with us in building their dream. Again, no surprises, no building or construction stress!
We work on a cost-plus basis. This means that we receive a fee for the actual implementation costs, such as labour and material, to which we add surcharges for profit and materials. We work in weekly stages, so that as a client you know exactly what is going on and what you are paying for. The advantage of this is that the project remains flexible, and any new ideas or changes you want to make as the project evolves can be incorporated without having to revise an agreed fixed price. Delivery and payment take place on a weekly basis.
Overview and mutual trust are the starting point of every cooperative venture. So, if you still find yourself encountering building or construction stress, we’d love to hear what we can do to take that away from you. Your project will be ours and we want to be judged on the result. Mail us for an appointment without any obligation: info@mallorcabuildingcompany.com
MBC (Mallorca Building Company) is a relatively small Dutch Majorcan contractor that specialises in building and renovating houses in Majorca. The process of buying a house in Majorca that needs to be renovated or rebuilt can raise many complex questions, and it can be hard to know where to start – not least because you’re often doing things in another language, and required to follow unfamiliar procedures.
When it comes to construction, it’s very important to have the right contacts. With our personal approach and years of experience, we can help you during all phases of construction. We will advise you every step of the way to help fulfil your wishes within budget. Furthermore, we work in a clear and insightful way, resulting in a transparent price policy and lower costs.
Mallorca Building Company takes on the role of building/constructor supervisor as well as executor. These two components are the core and the reason for our success as a company.
Many non-Spanish people would like to build their own Spanish casa, conforming to the standards and norms of their own countries. However, there are many areas where the building process is different to those in other countries, and things can quickly become an administrative mess if you’re not careful.
Let’s highlight a few points about the building process in Spain.
After finding a good building plot you have to check the status of the land itself, for example to find out if it is located in an urbanised area and also connected to the essential infrastructures needed for habitable dwellings, or in a rustic zone (e.g. agricultural land) where you are not usually allowed to build properties for residential or commercial purposes. Exceptions to restrictions may apply – for example, you may be allowed to build on between 2 and 4% of the surface area.
Next, you enter the permit process. You have to deal with local building regulations, often commission a topographical survey, ascertain your rights and those of your neighbours, and to check if the property is legal. This is an intense process that can be stressful and confusing, but we are here to help find the right people to assist you. See also https://www.confianz.be/2019/03/25/bouwen-in-spanje/
Next on your list is to engage a technical architect who will draw up your plans and present them to the municipality for approval.
We strongly recommend that our clients work out a draft design with us before spending expensive hours going through the project with an architect. We are often much more practical in our approach, in which the word ‘impossible’ just does not appear.
Once the architect has been engaged, the first step is to draw up a basic design (Proyecto Básico) based on your wishes. After this the architect will draw up the final design (Proyecto Ejecución) which is submitted to the municipality. After municipality approval of the design, you will receive the final permit (La Licencia de Obras). You will have to pay a municipal tax (Impuesto sobre Construcciones, Instalaciones y Obras) of +- 3% of the building cost on receipt of this permit.
Based on these plans we will then make a building contract. Unlike many other contractors, we do NOT work with a fixed contract price. Nowadays the prices of materials vary enormously, and plans often evolve as the project progresses. We make the entire building process transparent, from start to finish. Your project will be ours and we want to be judged on the result. Email us for a no-obligation appointment: info@mallorcabuildingcompany.com
MBC (Mallorca Building Company) is a relatively small Dutch Majorcan contractor specialised in sustainable house building and renovating in Majorca. With years of experience behind us, we are well placed to provide trusted advice and help you make your wishes a reality, within budget. We work with transparency and insight, which translates into a clear price policy and lower costs. Mallorca Building Company is both building supervisor and executor, two components which are at the core of our success as a company. So, no surprises, and no building or construction stress!
Our partner Mike Pieete is a specialist in the technical field of solar energy, water supply and the various sustainable ways of heating your house. As a business & marketing strategist with a fascination for installations that promote self-reliance, what once started as a hobby has grown into a full blown specialist advisory role in the fields of sustainability, solar energy and water. Our clients can take full advantage of the sophisticated techniques available in this field, and with their free choice of suppliers and materials they benefit from the most commercially advantageous and user-friendly results possible. With a sense of design and aesthetics, the final result is also a feast for the eyes.
Mike works as an independent solar energy consultant, and can find you the best solutions, most suited to the location of your house. The materials for best sustainable installation can be ordered from a variety of countries, which means huge savings. Mallorca Building Company will then assemble the ordered installation. A huge advantage for our clients is that we speak your language, and you’ll find that’s a great benefit. We have heard so many (not so funny) stories about when things went completely sideways and the financial impact that followed. We are a close-knit team of builders, from electricians, plasterers, tilers, and plumbers to all their suppliers – we know and work together with the confidence of those who understand and complement each other without having to say too much. Together with our team we love to build your sustainable dream. Talk to us, make an appointment by email: info@mallorcabuildingcompany.com
MBC (Mallorca Building Company) is a relatively small Dutch Majorcan contractor that specialises in building and renovating houses in Majorca. With our years of experience, we advise you to realise your wishes within budget. Furthermore, we work in a very transparent and insightful way, resulting in a transparent price policy and lower costs. Mallorca Building Company takes on both the role of building supervisor and executor. These two components are therefore the core and the success of our company.
1. We speak your language (Dutch/English/Spanish) and you’ll see that’s a great benefit. We have heard so many (not so funny) stories where things went completely wrong and had a big financial impact.
2. You can count on us. If we say we’re going to be there, we will. You can hold us accountable to it. So, no surprises from our side.
3. Our team consists of a close-knit team of builders who know each other, from electricians, plasterers, tilers, and plumbers to their suppliers. We work together with the confidence of those who understand and complement each other without having to say too much.
4. Our partners are specialists in a wide range of specific technical fields – such as solar energy, water supply and the various ways of heating a house, as well as in landscaping, swimming pools and swimming ponds, and constructing terraces.
5. We strive to create something of lasting value, something that transcends every carefully considered detail, something wonderfully harmonious and comfortable. Our partners in interior design know exactly where to find the articles that blow your head off.
Together with our team we would love to build and realize your dream. Talk to us, make an appointment by mail: info@mallorcabuildingcompany.com
MBC (Mallorca Building Company) is a relatively small Dutch Majorcan contractor that specialises in building and renovating houses in Majorca. The process of buying a house in Majorca that needs to be renovated or rebuilt can raise many complex questions, and it can be hard to know where to start – not least because you’re often having to follow unfamiliar procedures in another language.
When it comes to construction, it’s very important to have the right contacts. With our personal approach and years of experience, we can help you during all phases of your building project. We will advise you every step of the way to help realise your wishes within budget. In addition, we work in a very transparent and insightful way, resulting in a transparent price policy and lower costs.
Mallorca Building Company takes on both the role of building supervisor and executor. These two components are the core and the success of our company.
We are a close-knit team of professional builders who know each other, from electricians, plasterers, tilers, and plumbers to their suppliers. We work together with the confidence of those who understand and complement each other without having to say too much.
Our partners are specialists in a wide range of specific technical fields – for example solar energy, water supply and the many ways of heating a house, or specialists in landscaping, swimming pools and swimming ponds, and constructing terraces.
We strive to create something of lasting value, something that transcends every carefully considered detail, something wonderfully harmonious and comfortable. Something that will last.
Chief contractor: Sebastian.
Building and renovating have been in his blood for decades, as his father and many of his uncles and cousins have also been active in the world of construction. Beyond his professional training, it is practical experience that has shaped Sebastian. His passion for beautiful materials and organic forms are reflected in his working style, and furthermore, his natural creativity ensures beautiful and original solutions in the realisation of projects.
Budgets & Planning: George.
As creative director, George was responsible for large high-profile events and shows in Benelux for many years. His great strength lies in connecting and motivating people to deliver projects within clear cut guidelines and budget. Living in Mallorca, George has been able to combine his organisational skills and his love of architecture in the supervision and management of building projects.
All-rounder Pedro – plumber, plasterer, carpenter.
Pedro is the consummate all-rounder. He puts up walls just as easily as he lays down an underfloor heating system, and all at a pace that most people can’t match. If that wasn’t enough, his ever-cheerful mood is a joy for the entire team. This all-rounder also has a network of electricians and plumbers in the family. Thanks to Pedro, Mallorca Building Company can proudly say we are a family business.
Energy adviser Mike.
Business & marketing strategist with a fascination for installations that promote self-reliance. What once started as a hobby has grown into a full blown specialist advisory role in the fields of sustainability, solar energy and water. Our clients can take full advantage of the sophisticated techniques available in this field, and with their free choice of suppliers and materials they benefit from the most commercially advantageous and user-friendly results possible. With a sense of design and aesthetics, the final result is also a feast for the eyes.
Together with our team we would love to build and realise your dream. Talk to us, make an appointment by mail: info@mallorcabuildingcompany.com
Or at least we think so! In Majorca, in the late autumn and early winter, as the nights draw in, household temperatures can drop dramatically. Underfloor heating gives off an even radiation and prevents the cold from creeping into the floor, providing a comfortable and cozy warmth in the house.
Installing it is not very complicated, but it must be done carefully to avoid costly mistakes later on. The optimum area per string is about 25 m2, otherwise the heating water cools down too much. The heating pipes all congregate in one place, making it easy to warm your house room by room afterwards.
Underfloor heating usually costs around 800 euros for the installation per 10 square meters, then about 100 euros for every additional 10 square meters. It gets a bit more complicated if you are not connected to the mains, because you will need a boiler running on both solar energy and gas/diesel. Wagner in Germany makes pumps that are very suitable, see example: https://www.wagner-solar.com/en/heat/products-heat/solar-storage-tanks/wks-combination-storage