Building Renovation – Quote Analysis and Recommendations

This report analyzes the six builders quotes received by ACV for the restoration project on the 77 units of Guadalupe Hills. I used AI to evaluate each bid against the original project specifications, comparing costs, compliance, warranties, and risks.

Key findings include one contractor being disqualified for non-compliance, another flagged as incomplete, and a final recommendation between Rodríguez Ros (highest quality with manufacturer warranty) and Vertical Castillo Options 1 & 3 (lowest cost among compliant bids). The report also outlines mandatory extra costs (permits, project management, lifting equipment) and provides clear next steps before awarding a contract.

GH REFURBISHMENT – QUOTE ANALYSIS

🏢 GH REFURBISHMENT – QUOTE ANALYSIS
Facade Rehabilitation – 77 units · Costa del Sol

1. RODRÍGUEZ ROS, S.L.

🌐 https://rodriguezros.com/ · 📍 Calle Domingo Ortega, 16, 29640 Fuengirola, Málaga · 📞 +34 952 476 867
Specialization: Over 50 years, façade rehabilitation, concrete repair, ETICS, Sika awards. Excellent fit for 77‑unit complex.

Quote Details: 10 Feb 2026 · Total (Inc‑VAT): €1,289,755.50 · VAT 21%

✅ Compliance: Highly compliant, quantities match RFQ (405.800 m², etc.).

Pros: Detailed & compliant; superior Sika system; 10‑year manufacturer warranty; 50+ years experience; includes basement drainage.
Cons & Red Flags: Higher price (2nd most expensive); VAT 21% (some competitors used 10%); lifting equipment not included – states “medios de elevación debe ponerlos el cliente”.
🔍 Key Follow‑up: “Can you confirm client must provide scaffolding/platforms? Specify exact requirements. Can you supply lifting equipment as separate line item? Clarify VAT 21% vs 10% for full rehabilitation.”

Additional Costs & Final Total (Rodríguez Ros)

Cost ItemAmountResponsible Party
Original Quote Total (Inc‑VAT)€1,289,755.50Contractor (included)
Building Permit (~3%)€38,692.67Community
Technical Project (obra mayor)€12,000Community
Project Manager / Technical Control€15,000Community
Health & Safety Coordinator€5,000Community
Waste Management Fee€3,500Community
Geotechnical / Testing€3,500Community
Lifting Equipment (if client provides)€125,000 (est.)Community (if applicable)
Notary & Registry€2,000Community

2. VERTICAL CASTILLO (Option 1)

📍 La Línea de la Concepción · 📞 +34 608 62 35 91 · rope‑access & building rehab

Quote: 23 March 2026 · Total (Inc‑VAT): €1,339,221.72 · VAT 10%
Stairwell: Polycarbonate cellular panels (Chapter 03: €17,443.36)

✅ Compliance: Highly compliant, follows RFQ with correct quantities. Lifting equipment included (Chapter 05 >€100k).

Pros: Cheapest compliant bid (€49k less than Rodríguez Ros); 10% VAT; lifting equipment included; three stairwell options.
Cons: No stated manufacturer warranty – only company 10‑year warranty; unclear collaboration with «The Italian Design & Construction»; vague basement drainage specs; payment 50%-25%-25% (not monthly certifications).
🔍 Follow‑up: 1) Manufacturer warranty or only company? 2) Breakdown for subcontracted sections (cerrajería). 3) Who is legal responsible party? 4) Accept monthly certification payments?

Additional Costs – Vertical Castillo Opt1

Cost ItemAmountResponsible
Original Quote Total (Inc‑VAT)€1,339,221.72Contractor
Building Permit (3%)€40,176.65Community
Technical Project€12,000Community
Project Manager€15,000Community
H&S Coordinator€5,000Community
Waste Management€3,500Community

3. VERTICAL CASTILLO (Option 2)

Differences from Option 1: Stairwell: Stainless steel mesh panels (Chapter 03: €118,391.67 vs €17,443.36) – increase of €100,948.
VAT: 21% (applies to entire quote) · Total (Inc‑VAT): €1,619,452.24

Cost ItemAmountResponsible
Original Total incl VAT€1,619,452.24Contractor
Building Permit (3%)€48,583.57Community

4. VERTICAL CASTILLO (Option 3)

Stairwell: Polyester mesh screens · Chapter 03: €6,802.11 (decrease €10,641 vs Option1)
VAT: 10% · Total (Inc‑VAT): €1,325,200.00

Cost ItemAmountResponsible
Original Quote Total (Inc‑VAT)€1,325,200.00Contractor
Building Permit (~3%)€39,756.00Community
Technical Project€12,000Community
Project Manager€15,000Community
Health & Safety€5,000Community
Waste Management€3,500Community
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST (all mandatory)€1,405,956.00

5. COSTAPIN

📍 Estepona · www.costapin.com · local facade specialist, strong portfolio

Quote: 10 Feb 2026 · Total (Inc-VAT): €841,770.00 · VAT 10% implied

⚠ Compliance: Partially compliant – follows RFQ structure but missing unit prices and line-item totals. Single total without derivation.

✔ Very competitive price (35% lower than RR); follows RFQ chapters; 10% VAT.
❌ Incomplete quote: no unit prices, no material brands, no warranty stated, no lifting equipment mention, expired validity (over 1 month old).
❗ Critical follow‑up: “Provide completed itemized breakdown with unit prices, specific acrylic coating brand, 10‑year manufacturer warranty confirmation, and lifting equipment inclusion.”

Additional Costs (if client provides lifting)

ItemAmountParty
Original Quote Total€841,770.00Contractor
Building Permit (3%)€25,253.10Community
Lifting Equipment (if client provides)€125,000 est.Community

6. TOP VERTICAL

rope‑access specialist · La Línea

Quote: 05 Nov 2025 · Total (Inc‑VAT): €644,303.00 · VAT 10%

🚨 NON‑COMPLIANT – DISQUALIFY – lump sum, no itemized RFQ alignment, no quantities, unsuitable for structural repairs (rope access only). Extreme risk of cost overruns.
❌ No detailed scope, ignores major repair items (slab edges, drainage, sills). Not a fixed‑price obra cerrada.

Final estimated with mandatory costs: €704,632.09 (but fundamentally incomplete).


📊 SUMMARY TABLE – Total estimated project cost (inc. mandatory extras)

FactorRODRÍGUEZ ROSVERTICAL CASTILLO (Opt1)VERTICAL CASTILLO (Opt2)VERTICAL CASTILLO (Opt3)COSTAPIN*TOP VERTICAL
Stairwell MaterialN/APolycarbonateStainless Steel MeshPolyester MeshN/AN/A
Quote Total (inc‑VAT)€1,289,755.50€1,339,221.72€1,619,452.24€1,325,200.00€841,770.00€644,303.00
+ Building Permit (3%)€38,693€40,177€48,584€39,756€25,253€19,329
+ Technical Project€12k€12k€12k€12k€12k€12k
+ Project Manager€15k€15k€15k€15k€15k€15k
+ Safety Coordinator€5k€5k€5k€5k€5k€5k
+ Waste Management€3.5k€3.5k€3.5k€3.5k€3.5k€3.5k
+ Geotechnical€3.5k€3.5k€3.5k€3.5k€3.5k€3.5k
+ Lifting Equipment€125k (client)€0 (included)€0 (included)€0 (included)€125k est.€0 (included)
+ Notary & Registry€2k€2k€2k€2k€2k€2k
FINAL ESTIMATED TOTAL€1,420,398€1,709,036€1,619k + extras€1,405,956€1,033,023 (if client equip)€704,632 (disqualified)

*Costapin requires complete quote to be considered. Lifting equipment may add €125k if not included.

📋 Compliance & Risk Overview

QuoteComplianceWarrantyExperienceRisk ProfileRecommendation
Rodríguez RosExcellent10‑Year Manufacturer (Sika)Outstanding (50+ yrs)LowBest for quality & warranty
Vertical Castillo Opt1Good10‑Year CompanyAcceptableMediumSolid all‑in option
Vertical Castillo Opt2GoodCompanyAcceptableMediumPremium high cost
Vertical Castillo Opt3Good10‑Year CompanyAcceptableMediumBudget option (basic stairwell)
CostapinPoor/IncompleteUnknownStrong (local)HighRequires complete quote
Top VerticalNon‑CompliantUnknownGood rope‑accessVery High🚫 Disqualify

🏆 FINAL RECOMMENDATION

  • Disqualify TOP VERTICAL – non‑compliant, unsuitable scope, extreme risk.
  • ⚠️ Disqualify COSTAPIN unless corrected, complete quote provided within short deadline (itemized breakdown, unit prices, materials, 10‑year warranty, lifting equipment). If they provide, re‑evaluate as serious contender.
  • Final decision between RODRÍGUEZ ROS and VERTICAL CASTILLO (Options 1 & 3).
  • Choose VERTICAL CASTILLO Option 3 if: priority is lowest total cost among compliant bids (€1,405,956). Accept company‑backed warranty (not manufacturer) and polyester mesh stairwell.
  • Choose VERTICAL CASTILLO Option 1 if: prefer durable polycarbonate stairwell panels and willing to pay +€14,442 over Option 3.
  • Choose RODRÍGUEZ ROS if: priority is highest quality, lowest technical risk, and 10‑year manufacturer‑backed Sika warranty. However, resolve lifting equipment issue: if they provide it at reasonable cost, RR becomes best choice.

🔧 Critical next step: confirm with Rodríguez ROS whether lifting equipment can be included and final VAT applicability (21% vs 10% for obra mayor rehabilitation).

Analysis based on GH REFURBISHMENT – QUOTE ANALYSIS.pdf (provided pages 1–20).
All totals include estimated mandatory costs where specified. Lifting equipment estimate €125k from competitor benchmarks.
📅 Quotes dated Feb–Mar 2026. Recommend legal review before awarding.

 

 

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