EDINBURGH-based Insurepair, an all trades insurance reinstatement specialist, has announced it is expanding into Spain as part of a major international growth plan.
The new division will be called Insurepair Spain and will initially support the thousands of UK property owners, landlords and property managers across the Costa Calida region in the province of Murcia.
A bilingual team including surveyors, claims managers and trades has been established in the Mar Menor area, with the new business providing property inspections, insurance repair documentation and full reinstatement services delivered by a local workforce operating under the Insurepair brand.
All back-office infrastructure will be based at the Edinburgh office, which will take the enquiries and book in the surveys.
The model mirrors Insurepair’s UK operations, where the business works with insurers and loss adjusters to deliver ‘consistent, end-to-end’ claim solutions.
The initial operational base will be located around Mar Menor Golf Resort, with services extending across nearby resort communities including La Torre Golf Resort, Hacienda Riquelme, Condado de Alhama and surrounding areas of Costa Calida.
Formed 20 years ago, Insurepair said its expansion into Spain will see the firm’s expertise applied to a market where many international homeowners require trusted support when problems arise while they are outside the country.
MD Richard O’Donnell said, “Through our work with insurers, loss adjusters and property professionals – and recognising the significant number of British and international-owned properties across regions such as the Costa Cálida – we identified a clear gap in the market for structured, insurance-led reinstatement services aligned with UK standards.
“Southern Spain contains large communities of international property owners, particularly from the United Kingdom. Many homes are used as holiday properties and remain unoccupied for extended periods during the year. When incidents such as burst pipes or water leaks occur, property owners often struggle to coordinate repairs remotely.
“We have earned a strong reputation for our work in the UK and we will now deliver the same structured approach, providing the same technical expertise and high standards to support property owners and insurers in managing and completing claims efficiently.
“Our professionals provide reliable repair and maintenance services that homeowners can rely on to help ensure properties remain safe, well maintained and ready for use. This is our biggest strategic move as a business in 20 years and we’re excited to look after homes in Spain – wherever their owners may be.”
Should this first phase of European expansion go well, potential future areas of coverage in Spain could include Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol, while setting up similar services in other European countries is the ultimate aim.
