Security on Mijas Costa
Living on the Costa del Sol is a privilege that millions of people from across Europe and beyond have chosen to embrace. The climate, the lifestyle, the food, the community — there is a great deal to recommend it. But like any popular destination with a high proportion of holiday homes, rental properties, and seasonal residents, the Costa del Sol has a security landscape that deserves to be taken seriously.
Security of Spain has been helping homeowners, landlords, business owners, and the wider expat community protect their properties on the Costa del Sol for over thirty years. Based in La Cala de Mijas on the Mijas Costa, we provide a comprehensive range of security services — from emergency locksmith callouts to full security installations — across the full length of the costa, from Benalmádena and Fuengirola in the east to San Pedro de Alcantara and beyond in the west.
This post gives an overview of the services we provide, the properties and situations we most commonly work with, and why — after three decades — we remain the first call for so many Costa del Sol homeowners when security matters.
Locksmith Services on the Costa del Sol
Locksmithing is at the heart of everything Security of Spain does. With over thirty years of professional experience as Master Locksmiths, we have encountered virtually every lock, every door, and every security situation that the Costa del Sol can present.
Our locksmith services cover the full range of situations — from the straightforward to the complex.
Lost or broken keys are one of the most common reasons people call us. Whether you have lost your keys on a night out, broken a key in a lock, or simply found yourself locked out of your property, we can get you back in quickly, professionally, and without unnecessary damage to your door or lock.
Lock replacement and upgrade is a service we carry out regularly across the costa. Many properties — particularly older apartments and villas — still have the original locks fitted during construction, which may be many years old and considerably below modern security standards. Upgrading to a quality anti-snap cylinder is one of the most cost-effective security improvements a Costa del Sol homeowner can make.
Post-burglary security is an area where our experience and calm professionalism make a real difference. Discovering that your property has been broken into is a deeply unsettling experience. We attend quickly, secure the property, assess the damage, and advise on the improvements needed to prevent a recurrence — all while treating the situation with the sensitivity it deserves.
Lock rekeying is a service that is frequently overlooked but often essential. If you have recently purchased a property, taken on a new tenant, or simply lost track of how many copies of your key are in circulation, rekeying provides complete key control at a fraction of the cost of full lock replacement.
Security Shutters — The Gold Standard in Home Protection
Security shutters are one of the most effective physical security measures available to Costa del Sol property owners, and one of the most visible deterrents to opportunistic intruders. A property fitted with quality, properly functioning security shutters is a significantly harder target than one without — and most opportunistic burglars will simply move on.
Security of Spain supplies and installs motorised, electric security shutters in durable aluminium across the Mijas Costa and the wider costa. Our shutters are designed to provide a strong, reliable barrier to forced entry while also offering practical day-to-day benefits — thermal insulation, noise reduction, and protection from the intensity of the Spanish summer sun.
We work with properties of all types — residential apartments, villas, commercial premises, and holiday homes — and our installations are carried out to the highest standard. We also carry out inspection, maintenance, and repair of existing shutters, which is particularly important on the Costa del Sol where salt air can accelerate corrosion of metal components over time.
Scissor Gates, Rejas, and Window Grilles
Traditional Spanish security measures — scissor gates, rejas, and window grilles — have been protecting properties on the Costa del Sol for generations, and for good reason. A well-fitted reja or scissor gate provides a robust physical barrier at windows, side doors, and other secondary access points that are frequently targeted by intruders precisely because they tend to receive less security attention than main entrances.
Security of Spain designs, supplies, and installs scissor gates, rejas, and window grilles across the costa. Our installations are functional, durable, and finished to a standard that complements the aesthetics of the property rather than detracting from them. We also carry out repairs and maintenance on existing installations — addressing corrosion, compromised fixings, and mechanisms that are no longer operating correctly.
If your property has windows or side access points that are not currently protected by physical barriers, it is worth having them assessed. These are exactly the kind of vulnerabilities that a free security site survey will identify and address.
Mosquito Screens — Comfort and Security Together
Mosquito screens are one of those installations that Costa del Sol residents wonder how they ever managed without. The ability to sleep with windows open on warm evenings — without the noise, the bites, and the disruption that mosquitoes bring — is a quality-of-life improvement that our customers consistently rate highly.
Security of Spain supplies and fits high-quality mosquito screens across the Mijas Costa and the wider costa. Our screens are designed to provide effective insect protection while allowing air to circulate freely, and are available in a range of styles to suit different window and door configurations. They are robust, easy to maintain, and fitted to a standard that ensures they function properly for years to come.
Toldos, Sun Blinds, and Awnings
The Costa del Sol sun is one of the great joys of life here — and one of its great practical challenges. The right shade solution transforms an outdoor space, making a terrace, garden, or balcony genuinely usable throughout the heat of the day rather than somewhere to retreat from.
Security of Spain supplies and installs toldos, sun blinds, and awnings across the costa, providing made-to-measure shade solutions for residential and commercial properties alike. Our installations are designed to withstand the specific challenges of the Costa del Sol environment — strong sun, coastal winds, and the demands of year-round outdoor living.
Free Security Site Survey — Honest Advice at No Cost
One of the things we are most proud of at Security of Spain is our free security site survey. It is exactly what it sounds like — a thorough, professional assessment of your property’s security, carried out by an experienced specialist, at no charge and with no obligation.
During a survey, we assess every access point on your property — every door, window, shutter, gate, and reja — and give you an honest picture of where your security is strong and where it could be improved. We explain everything clearly, without jargon and without any attempt to sell you products or services you do not need. If your security is genuinely good, we will tell you that. If there are vulnerabilities that need addressing, we will explain them honestly and discuss your options.
The free survey is available to all homeowners across the Costa del Sol, from Benalmádena to San Pedro de Alcantara. It costs you nothing. It could make a very significant difference.
Covering the Full Length of the Costa del Sol
Security of Spain is based in La Cala de Mijas on the Mijas Costa, and carries out all of our services — locksmith callouts, security installations, surveys, and maintenance — across the full breadth of our service area. Whether your property is in Fuengirola, Marbella, Estepona, Calahonda, Mijas pueblo, or anywhere in between, we can reach you promptly and serve you well.
We are English-speaking, locally based, and deeply embedded in the Costa del Sol expat community. Our clients range from permanent residents who have been with us for years, to holiday home owners managing their properties from the UK, to new arrivals still finding their feet on the costa. Whatever your situation, we bring the same professionalism, honesty, and genuine care to every job.
Get in Touch Today
If you would like to book a free security site survey, discuss a specific security concern, or simply have a conversation about how to better protect your Costa del Sol property, we would be very pleased to hear from you.
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