Full home renovations in Paterna, from the old town to La Cañada

Paterna is not a town with a single kind of home, and that is precisely why renovation here is not done the same way in every area. Two very different Paternas live side by side. On one hand, the dense old town: townhouses, flats from the 1960s, 70s and 80s, and the historic Cuevas neighbourhood —les coves— carved into the rock, with a character all of its own. On the other, the large residential villa estates that ring the town, with spacious plots among the pines and a higher standard of finish.

The best-known estate is La Cañada (La Canyada), a benchmark for villas among the pines and high-end living, but it is not the only one: Terramelar, Mas del Rosari, Lloma Llarga, Santa Rita, Bovalar and Campo Olivar make up a residential belt of detached homes with gardens, terraces and, very often, a pool. Add to that the Parque Tecnológico, which shapes the character of much of the town. The result is a mixed housing stock —flat plus villa— in which the renovation changes a great deal depending on where the home sits.

At Batecs we have spent more than 35 years carrying out full home renovations in Paterna and across the Camp de Túria, from our base in La Eliana, just a few minutes away. We know both worlds well: we understand what a flat in the centre of Paterna needs —where the priority is making the most of the space and renewing worn-out services— and what a villa in La Cañada demands, where the job does not end at the front door and the plot, the pines, the slopes and the outdoor areas all come into play.

What changes here

What makes renovating in Paterna different

Renovating well in Paterna starts with understanding which area you are in. These are the differences that weigh most when planning the works and the budget.

Renovating a villa in La Cañada, Terramelar or Campo Olivar

On Paterna’s estates the renovation does not end at the four walls of the house. The plots are spacious and often have a slope and trees —pines above all—, which affects site access, the movement of materials and the treatment of the garden and terrace. Here the focus falls on indoor-outdoor flow (large openings, floors that extend onto the porch), on waterproofing the terraces and pool and on insulation, because a detached home loses far more energy than a flat. It is our strong suit: you will see it in our villa renovations.

Renovating a flat or a townhouse in the old town

In the old town of Paterna the challenge is different: flats and townhouses from the 1960s–80s with worn-out services, closed-off layouts and little insulation. Here the priority is completely renewing the plumbing and electrics, opening the kitchen to the living room to bring in light and making the most of every metre. In the oldest homes and around les coves, it is wise to check the structure and rising damp before promising anything.

Permits and utilities

Any renovation of a certain size in Paterna requires the relevant paperwork with Paterna Town Hall: a renovation that does not touch the structure or the façade is usually handled with a responsible declaration or works notification, whereas knocking down load-bearing walls, extending or working on the façade and outdoor areas requires a licence. On the estates you also have to bear in mind the utilities specific to each area and, where applicable, the rules of the urban development body. We will guide you and handle the documentation so the works are fully above board.