Complete Apartment Renovation: What It Includes

"Complete renovation" is a term you hear often, but it's not always clear exactly what it includes. In this article we'll break it down step by step — so you know exactly what to expect from the moment you decide to the day you get the keys.

What does a "complete renovation" actually mean?

A complete renovation touches every system in the apartment — not just paint or tiling in one spot. It typically includes demolition and construction, plumbing, electrical work, flooring throughout the apartment, a kitchen, aluminum work (windows and shutters) and a full paint job. In other words — the apartment is stripped down almost to its shell and rebuilt.

The work stages, one after another

1. Planning — site visit, measurements, choosing materials and finishes, final price quote
2. Demolition — tearing down internal walls (if needed), debris removal, exposing the base structure
3. Structural work — building drywall walls, layout changes if needed
4. Plumbing and electrical — all piping and wiring, done before the walls are closed up
5. Flooring and tiling — floors throughout the apartment, wall cladding in the kitchen and bathrooms
6. Kitchen and aluminum — installing kitchen cabinets, windows and shutters
7. Decorative finish — microcement, Venetian plaster or paint — the layer you see every day
8. Final touches — interior doors, light fixtures, a final walkthrough and small fixes

How long it really takes

What to prepare in advance

• A budget with a buffer — it's recommended to add 10-15% for the unexpected, especially in older apartments
• Alternative housing — a complete renovation almost always means not living in the apartment
• Early decisions — the more you decide in advance (colors, models), the fewer delays mid-project

Our experience

A complete renovation is a project that requires tight coordination of many professionals working in parallel. We manage the project from planning to the final key handover — coordinating every professional involved, so you only need to talk to us.