Strong presence along the Loulé–Almancil–Vilamoura axis. Complete hydraulic installations for luxury villas, tourist-residential developments and premium renovations in the central Algarve.
iStarTec is a hydraulic installations company founded in 2000 that works in Loulé, about 20 km from its office in Albufeira. It installs plumbing (hot and cold water, wastewater and rainwater drainage), Uponor hydraulic underfloor heating, Bosch solar thermal hot water and bathrooms, in new builds and renovations: luxury villas, tourist-residential developments and premium refurbishments. It does not do gas, drain unblocking or emergency repairs.
Loulé is the Algarve's central municipality and accounts for a large share of the region's premium residential work — luxury villas in Almancil, resort condominiums in Vilamoura and urban developments in Quarteira. We work with builders and developers delivering projects for demanding owners: 4 to 6-bedroom villas, homes with heated pools, and combined air-source heat pump, solar thermal and hydraulic underfloor heating systems.
Complete hydraulic installations, from design through to commissioning. We handle internal plumbing, solar and heat pump hot water systems, reversible underfloor heating and premium bathroom installations for clients in Loulé, Almancil, Vilamoura and Quarteira.
Water supply networks (multilayer, PEX, copper), wastewater systems, internal rainwater drainage and ventilation for villas and developments in Loulé, Almancil and Vilamoura.
Bosch solar thermal collectors for hot water, sized for the Algarve's high solar irradiance, with the primary circuit in copper. Built to the standards the premium Loulé–Almancil market expects.
Hydraulic underfloor heating with Uponor PEX pipe, zone manifolds and thermostatic control, paired with an air-source heat pump for heating and cooling.
Supply and installation of premium sanitaryware for villa and condominium bathrooms in Loulé, Almancil and Vilamoura.
15 to 80 apartments
3 to 6 bedrooms · pool
Replacing old pipework
Solar + heat pump · NZEB
Heating + cooling
Premium sanitaryware
We also work directly for homeowners in Loulé, Almancil, Vale do Lobo, Quinta do Lago and Vilamoura — including in homes that are lived in during the works. This is installation and system replacement, not repair work. A technical visit and quote are free, and we reply within 24 working hours.
Uponor hydraulic underfloor heating in new and existing homes, paired with a heat pump.
Bosch solar thermal systems, including replacing old collectors and gas water heaters.
Replacing old galvanised or lead pipework with multilayer or PEX.
Embedded fittings, plant room, saltwater treatment, lighting and pool heat pump (AstralPool).
We work with builders and developers on high-end detached villas (4 to 6 bedrooms), tourist-residential villas and resort developments, and directly with homeowners on underfloor heating, solar thermal hot water and whole-house replumbing. The end client in this part of the Algarve expects high technical standards, good materials and firm deadlines, and that is where most of our track record in the area comes from.
Yes. We install pool heating with an air-source heat pump, with solar thermal as back-up where it makes sense, and we coordinate the pool plumbing with the villa's hot water and underfloor heating so the systems work together efficiently.
A premium villa in Almancil, Vale do Lobo or Quinta do Lago typically takes 10 to 16 weeks for the complete hydraulic installation: internal plumbing, reversible underfloor heating in every room, solar plus heat pump for hot water, premium bathrooms and pool or spa connections. The schedule is coordinated with the construction phases.
Yes. We carry out hydraulic installations in condominiums and resort developments in Vilamoura, following the specifications typical of the area (water treatment, resort-approved materials, coordination with the condominium management).
No. iStarTec installs and replaces complete systems; it does not do one-off repairs, emergency call-outs, maintenance contracts or drain unblocking. For a single leak or breakdown, a local repair plumber is the right call.
Loulé is our gateway to the central Algarve. From here we cover Almancil, Vilamoura, Quarteira and Faro with short response times, and we source materials through local Bosch and Uponor distributors so premium jobs are not held up waiting for stock.
Central axis · Almancil, Vilamoura, Quarteira
~17 km south-west · Resort condominiums, premium villas
~20 km west · Large residential developments
~15 km south-east · District capital, urban projects and renovations
~7 km south · Vale do Lobo, Quinta do Lago — premium villas
~11 km north · Quintas and rural houses
On request, we put you in touch with clients of ours in Loulé, Almancil and Vilamoura. You can check deadlines, communication and technical quality directly with people who have been through the job.
Builders, developers, architects and homeowners in Loulé, Almancil or Vilamoura — we reply to quote requests within 24 working hours, in English or Portuguese.