Craftsmen in Mallorca. An expert in their trade.
With our craftsmanship, we are here to help you develop the best solutions for your individual requirements.
Expertise that cannot be imported: We draw up a detailed schedule and coordinate the sequence of works to ensure that everything runs smoothly and efficiently. In doing so, we place great emphasis on optimally coordinating every step to save time and costs and avoid potential delays.
We understand that projects like these are often about more than just structural changes – they’re about bringing your very own personal passion projects to life. That’s why we’re by your side from the very start as a reliable partner, working together to turn your vision into reality.
If you have any questions, we’re here to offer advice and support. Please feel free to use our contact form.
Right from the planning stage, we support you with our expertise and professional skills.
As experienced experts in the field of windows and doors, we will guide you through your building project in Mallorca with comprehensive and professional planning.
Our aim is to integrate your individual ideas into a well-thought-out concept – with particular emphasis on functionality, design, energy efficiency and sustainability.
Craft skills, specifically for the island
Craftsmen in Mallorca build differently. Once you’ve understood that, you’ll realise why choosing the right craftsman here is no trivial matter, but rather the foundation for everything that follows.
The island has its own building culture, which has evolved over generations. Thick natural stone walls that store heat and release coolness. Historic vaults that are structurally sound but require a completely different approach in terms of craftsmanship to modern concrete construction. Traditional tile patterns, stucco elements and plaster finishes that can only be achieved if you know how the material reacts – particularly to salty air, intense sunshine and the temperature fluctuations between winter and summer.
This knowledge isn’t acquired in a course. It comes from years of working on the island.
A tradesperson in Mallorca is more than just an expert in their trade. They are someone who knows the island – the unique materials, how they are sourced, the stages of construction, and the subtle quirks that no manual can describe.
This includes, for example:
Natural stone from the region:
Mares, the local sandstone, behaves differently to any other building material. It absorbs moisture, releases it again, and reacts to incorrect treatment with efflorescence or cracks. Anyone unfamiliar with it will install it incorrectly.
Traditional plastering and trowelling techniques:
Venetian stucco, marmorino or textured clay plaster are not just a trend in Mallorca, but part of a long tradition of craftsmanship. Executing these techniques requires experience that is gained locally – not brought over from the mainland.
Historic buildings:
Many properties in Mallorca are old. Very old. Anyone working on a city mansion in Palma or an old finca must know how to deal with established structures without damaging them – both structurally and aesthetically.
Highly qualified tradespeople for Mallorca
The Mediterranean climate is a key factor. Salty air, intense UV radiation and summer heat take a greater toll on surfaces, paints and materials than in Central Europe. What lasts ten years in Germany may start to deteriorate here after just three summers if the materials and workmanship are not up to standard.
There are craft skills that have been developed and passed down specifically for Mallorca. These are hardly in demand elsewhere. The restoration of Llucmajor tiles. The refurbishment of hand-forged ironwork, such as that found in old fincas.
The professional installation of wooden folding shutters designed to last for decades. The rendering of external façades with materials that can withstand the Tramontana.
These skills cannot be taken for granted. They require local knowledge that is acquired over many years – through real-world projects, through trial and error, and through constant learning on an island that has its own rules.
At RM BALEARES, we have built up precisely this knowledge. Not as theory, but as practical experience gained on countless building sites across Mallorca – from the renovation of historic fincas to the construction of modern properties.
That’s why choosing the right tradesperson makes all the difference:
Many property owners in Mallorca have had a similar experience: a project starts off well, then there’s a shortage of materials, followed by a misunderstanding with a subcontractor, and finally a finish that doesn’t look as agreed. In the end, the project costs more than planned – in terms of time, money and stress.
The most common reason: the tradesperson chosen didn’t know the island well enough.
Anyone building or renovating in Mallorca needs a partner who knows how things are done here. Someone who knows the right suppliers. Someone who can assess what is realistic – and what isn’t. And someone who, in the end, stands behind a result that isn’t just finished, but truly impresses.
