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“How much does an apartment renovation cost?” is the question we hear most often. No one can give you an exact answer before seeing the apartment, because several factors determine the price together. In this article, we look at what affects renovation cost and how to plan your budget.
1. The apartment's starting condition
What affects the price most is where the renovation starts. A black frame apartment needs the full cycle of work, while in white and green frame apartments part of it is already done. Older apartments often also need demolition and replacement of old utilities. Read more: Black, white and green frame: what's the difference.
2. Floor area and layout
Floor area matters, but it does not determine the price on its own. An apartment with many partitions, several bathrooms and a complex layout involves more work than an open-plan space of the same size.
3. Materials
The same work can be done with materials of different grades: laminate or parquet, local or imported tile, simple or built-in lighting. Materials are a significant part of the budget, so they should be chosen in advance.
4. Scope and complexity of the work
Decorative ceilings, niches, built-in furniture, underfloor heating and similar features add to the work. It also matters how many new utility lines are needed: electricity, water, sewer and heating.
5. Timeline
A tight deadline often means more workers and tasks running in parallel. A realistic schedule, on the other hand, lets the work be done in the right order and gives materials the time they need, for example, letting the floor screed dry.
How to plan your budget
- Start with an inspection. A specialist will assess the apartment's actual condition and the work required.
- Ask for a detailed cost estimate. Every task and material should be listed separately, not rolled into one lump sum.
- Choose materials in advance. That way the estimate will be accurate and the work will not stall.
- Set aside a contingency. It makes sense to keep a small part of the budget for unforeseen work, especially in an older apartment.
- Pay in stages. Pay only after each stage has been checked. Inspect hidden work (wiring, pipes) before it is covered up, and take photos of it.
Why an upfront cost estimate matters
A detailed estimate protects you from the most common problem: a renovation that starts at one price and ends at a completely different one. When every task and material is listed in advance, both the price and the timeline stay under control.
At Consto Group, we agree on the price and timeline of your apartment renovation before work begins. Send us the apartment's address, floor area and frame type, and we will prepare a cost estimate for you.
