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BUILD GRUPA · YOUR LOCAL TEAM IN ISTRIA

Your home in Istria. Locally managed.Your home. Managed in Istria.

Renovating a house or apartment in Istria while living abroad? We agree the scope, organise the work and keep you informed through the reporting arrangements set out for your project.

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Stone house in Istria with a finished facade and landscaped surroundingsOUR SERVICESYOUR PROPERTY. OUR LOCAL COORDINATION.
ONE POINT OF CONTACTITEMISED QUOTEAGREED UPDATESLOCAL TEAM IN ISTRIA
Željko Maronić, civil engineer, reviewing construction plans in his office
Željko MaronićTHE PERSON BEHIND BUILD GRUPA
YOUR PLANS. OUR WORK ON SITE.

ENGINEER BY PROFESSION.
THIRD-GENERATION BUILDER.Meet Željko

Your first conversation with BUILD GRUPA is with Željko Maronić, a civil engineer who stays involved in organising the work on site.

  • One point of contact throughout the project
  • Coordination of the agreed work and subcontractors
  • Progress updates in the format and frequency we agree
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FOR PROPERTY OWNERS ABROAD

YOUR PROJECT.
MANAGED LOCALLY.Your project in Istria

From a complete renovation to separately agreed project management, we define who does what before work starts.

Stone house in Istria with a finished facade and landscaped surroundings
01 / RENOVATIONISTRIA

Complete
renovations

Houses, apartments and holiday homes. We organise all contracted stages of the renovation.

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02 / COORDINATIONISTRIA

Project
management

A separate service for investors who need a local person to coordinate their project. Scope and responsibilities are agreed in advance.

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03 / FROM ABROADISTRIA

Renovating
from abroad

Property access, material choices, progress photos and decisions: a practical plan for managing the work while you are away.

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FINISHING WORK

FINISHING WORK.
FOR YOUR PROPERTY.Finishing work

Available as part of a renovation or as separately agreed work. Send photos and plans so we can define the scope before your next visit.

01Plasterboard and dry lining02Painting and decorating03Facade work04Exterior house painting05Waterproofing06Finishing work07Dry screed
COMPLETED BUILD PROJECTS

REAL WORK.
IN ISTRIA.Our work

Our work ↗
Exposed timber floor structure in the old stone house

Šišan · DEMOLITION WORK

Demolition of an old stone house

Finished room in the apartment in Pazin

Pazin · PAINTING AND DECORATING

Apartment painting

Finished concrete-look facade surface

Poreč · FACADE WORK

Concrete Look facade

Photos of actual completed work. Each project page explains the scope carried out by BUILD GRUPA.

YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE ON SITE EVERY DAY

STAY INFORMED.
WHEREVER YOU LIVE.Updates from Istria

Before work starts, we agree practical arrangements for your absence: access to the property, approvals and progress reporting.

  • Access: who hands over the keys and when the property is available.
  • Decisions: how materials, changes and additional work are approved before execution.
  • Updates: the agreed frequency of photos, phase summaries and next steps.
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04 / HOW WE WORK

A clear path.
From enquiry to handover.How we work

Start with photos, plans and a description of your property. We clarify the scope, agree the quote and organise the work, including how you will receive updates.

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01

Initial enquiry

Tell us the type of work, location and a short description.

02

Inspection and scope

We clarify the current condition and planned changes.

03

Quote and agreement

We set out the work, quantities, price and terms in an itemised quote.

04

Coordination and delivery

We plan the order of work and discuss changes with you before carrying them out.

05

Final review

We review the agreed work together and arrange handover.

CLIENT REVIEWS

What our clients say.Client reviews

01 / 05

Google review · translated from Croatian

We're very happy with Build Grupa's work on our old stone house. They were professional throughout, and the renovation went as we had agreed.

Special thanks to Željko for keeping the work on track and for his advice throughout. An old house always brings surprises, but they dealt with them well and without unnecessary fuss.

Thank you to Željko and the whole Build Grupa team. We'd happily recommend them!

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Izuzetno smo zadovoljni suradnjom s Build Grupom na adaptaciji naše stare kamene kuće. Od početka do završetka radova sve je bilo profesionalno, korektno i prema dogovoru.

Posebno bih zahvalio Željku na odličnom vođenju radova, savjetima i pristupu tijekom cijele adaptacije. Kod ovakvih starih objekata uvijek se pojave nepredviđene situacije, a sve je riješeno kvalitetno i bez nepotrebnih komplikacija.

Hvala Željku i cijeloj ekipi Build Grupe na odlično odrađenom poslu. Svaka preporuka!

Ivica RužićOld stone house renovation
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Google review · translated from Croatian

Build Grupa renovated both of our apartments from top to bottom, and we're delighted with the work.

They removed the old partitions and floors, laid new screeds, tiled the hallways and bathrooms, and replaced the bedroom laminate. They also built Knauf partitions and suspended ceilings with concealed curtain tracks and lighting. Finally, they skimmed, sanded and painted throughout.

Željko deserves special praise for organising the whole job. Communication was excellent, we sorted out questions as they arose, and the result is just what we had imagined.

Thank you to Željko and everyone at Build Grupa. I'd recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable team for a full renovation.

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Build Grupa nam je odradila kompletnu adaptaciju dva apartmana i jako smo zadovoljni izvedenim radovima.

Radovi su uključivali rušenje pregradnih zidova i kompletnih podova, izradu novih glazura, postavljanje podne keramike u hodnicima, novog laminata u sobama te kompletnu keramiku u kupaonicama. Izvedeni su i novi Knauf pregradni zidovi i spušteni stropovi s nevidljivim vodilicama za zavjese i skrivenom rasvjetom. Na kraju je odrađeno kompletno gletanje, brušenje i farbanje.

Posebno bih pohvalio Željka na organizaciji i koordinaciji svih radova. Komunikacija je bila odlična, sve smo rješavali u hodu i rezultat je ispao upravo kako smo zamislili.

Hvala Željku i cijeloj ekipi Build Grupe. Preporuka svima koji traže pouzdanog izvođača za kompletnu adaptaciju.

Aleksandar MilankovićFull renovation of two apartments
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Google review · translated from Croatian

“We're really pleased with the concrete-look facade. The team was friendly, approachable and thorough, and the finish is exactly what we wanted. Full marks.”

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„Veoma zadovoljni konačnim rezultatom fasadnog izabranog beton efekta, ekipa je veoma ljubazna, pristupačna, detaljna. Željeno dobiveno. Sve pohvale.”

selma jermanConcrete-effect facade
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Google review · translated from Croatian

Working with Build Grupa was a pleasure. They skimmed and painted the whole apartment, installed Knauf suspended ceilings and replaced the bedroom laminate. Everything was done neatly, to a high standard and on time.

A special thank you to Željko for organising the work, keeping in touch and giving us useful advice. The team worked professionally and tidily, and cared about the finished result.

I'm very happy with the work and would certainly recommend Build Grupa.

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Odlična suradnja s Build Grupom. Radili su nam kompletno gletanje i farbanje stana, Knauf spuštene stropove te zamjenu laminata u sobama. Sve je odrađeno kvalitetno, uredno i u dogovorenom roku.

Posebna pohvala Željku na organizaciji radova, komunikaciji i savjetima tijekom cijelog posla. Ekipa je profesionalna, uredna i vidi se da im je stalo da završni rezultat bude kako treba.

Vrlo smo zadovoljni izvedbom i svakako preporučujem Build Grupu.

Mario KramarićSkimming, painting, ceilings and flooring
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Google review · translated from Croatian

I'm very pleased with the painting. Build Grupa finished the whole apartment quickly and neatly, just as we'd agreed. I particularly appreciated the care they took to protect the rooms and tidy up afterwards.

Željko was easy to reach, straightforward and kept to everything we'd agreed. The result looks great; I'd hire them again.

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Vrlo zadovoljan odrađenim poslom. Build Grupa nam je odradila kompletno farbanje stana, uredno, brzo i prema dogovoru. Posebno pohvaljujem zaštitu prostora i čistoću nakon završetka radova.

Željko je bio korektan, dostupan i držao se svega što smo dogovorili. Rezultat je odličan i svakako bih ih ponovno angažirao.

zoran tomaicApartment painting
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05 / FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Have questions?
We are here to help.Your questions

For questions specific to your property,
please contact us directly.

How do I request a quote?

Send the location, type of work, approximate area and a few photos via WhatsApp or email. We review the details and arrange the next step, including a visit if needed.

Do you undertake complete renovations?

We can organise a full renovation or selected work. The quote and contract specify scope, trades and responsibilities. See what our renovations include.

What affects the price?

It depends on the type and quantity of work, substrate condition, chosen materials, access and preparation. The final price comes from a detailed quote.

Can I follow progress when I am away from Istria?

We can arrange remote communication, progress photos and regular updates. We agree on the method and frequency at the start.

When can you start, and how long will it take?

Start dates and duration depend on scope, material availability and our schedule. We agree on a proposed plan after reviewing your enquiry.

YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE ON SITE EVERY DAY

YOUR PROPERTY IN ISTRIA.
LET’S PLAN THE WORK.Plan your renovation

Send the location, approximate area, photos and your preferred timing. Tell us where you live and when you can visit, so we can plan the next step.

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