Apartment renovation
A space for everyday living.
Layouts, walls, floors and finishes for your home.
RENOVATIONS IN ISTRIAHome renovations.
Home renovations.
Across Istria.
Plan a full or partial renovation in Istria with BUILD GRUPA. We organise work on houses, apartments, holiday apartments and bathrooms, from preparation to finishing details, with the scope and responsibilities agreed in your quote.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE ON SITE EVERY DAYSTAY INFORMED.
STAY INFORMED.
WHEREVER YOU LIVE.
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.
01 / FOR EVERY SPACE
What would you like to renovate?
One room or the whole property.
We start with how you use the space and the condition it is in.
House renovation
A renovation that connects the whole house.
Interior and exterior work with agreed priorities and phases.
Holiday apartment renovation
A space ready for guests.
Practical improvements for personal use or letting, timed around the season.
Bathroom renovation
Every square metre carefully planned.
Preparation, services, waterproofing, tiling and final fitting according to the quote.
Why BUILD GRUPA?
How we approach the work.
Preparation
before work
before work
An itemised
quote
quote
Each stage
agreed
agreed
Poreč
and Istria
and Istria
Spaces and details
Details worth planning.
02 / SCOPE OF WORK
Every stage.
One agreement.
Preparing the space
Protecting retained features, stripping out old elements and arranging construction waste disposal.
Services and layout
We define service and layout changes based on the property, design and coordination with the relevant trades.
Walls and ceilings
Partitions, plasterboard linings and suspended ceilings, plus surface preparation.
Bathrooms and tiling
Substrate preparation, waterproofing where needed, tiling and finishing details.
Floors and painting
Preparing and laying floor coverings, skim coating, sanding and painting walls and ceilings.
Final inspection
Inspecting agreed work and final details, then handing over the property together.
How we work
The work, step by step.
01Enquiry
Start with the property location, the work you have in mind and approximate measurements. We'll take it from there.
02Photos
Send photos of the existing space and the parts you want to change. A floor plan helps if you have one.
03Site visit
We inspect the property, including existing surfaces, access and the details that may affect the job.
04Itemised quote
Your quote sets out the work, materials and the basis for the quantities.
05Agreement
Before starting, we settle the work, timing, materials and how we'll stay in touch.
06On-site work
We work through the agreed stages and discuss any changes before carrying them out.
07Handover
At the end, we check the completed work and finishing details together.
Quote and preparation
What determines
the price?
- Existing condition and proposed layout changes
- Services, materials and chosen fittings
- Property access, occupied areas and the work phases
Quantities are measured by item: walls, ceilings, floors, services and strip-out are not one renovation area. The quote states the work and materials covered by each price. Protection, removal and waste disposal must be expressly defined. An initial estimate is not a firm quotation; additional work needs your approval before it proceeds.
05 / FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Before we
begin.
Can we agree on only part of a renovation?
Yes. An enquiry may cover one room, one type of work or a complete renovation. Our quote makes clear what is included and excluded.
What do you need for an initial quote?
Send the location, approximate area, proposed changes and photos. Mention any plan or design. We may arrange a visit for a detailed quote.
How long does a renovation take?
Duration depends on the size, scope, substrate and services and material availability. We agree on the schedule after inspection.
Are materials included in the quote?
The quote states which work and materials each unit price covers and who supplies each item. Labour and materials are not automatically priced separately. We agree on finishes and fittings before purchase and installation.
Can I follow the renovation from outside Istria?
We can arrange remote communication and progress photos. We agree on updates, a contact person and decisions requiring your approval at the start.
How is unexpected work handled?
If opening walls or removing coverings reveals extra work, we explain the finding and propose a solution. We agree on scope, price and timing before proceeding.
BEFORE WORK STARTS
Useful reading for your renovation
Practical advice on the existing building, the scope of work and the budget.
Renovating your home: what happens first, and why it matters
Renovating in Istria? Plan strip-out, services, plasterboard, bathrooms, flooring and decoration in the right order to avoid repeated work.
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One renovation contractor or separate trades: which suits your home?
Renovating a home in Istria? Compare one contractor with separate trades, including coordination, quote scope and managing the work from abroad.
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Away from Istria during the works? How to manage a holiday apartment renovation
Renovating a holiday apartment in Istria from abroad? Plan decisions, site updates, changes and handover with practical advice from a civil engineer.
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Renovating a flat: what is worth keeping and what needs replacing?
Renovating a flat in Istria? A civil engineer explains when to restore floors, doors and windows, and where replacement makes more sense.
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Two renovation quotes, one property: why the totals are so different
Compare renovation quotes in Istria beyond the total: check preparation, materials, quantities and waste removal with advice from a civil engineer.
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What to send a contractor for a more accurate renovation quote
Get a clearer renovation quote in Istria: send useful photos, measurements, a scope of work and your deadline. Practical advice from a civil engineer.
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Renovating a holiday apartment before the season: get the timing right
Renovating a holiday apartment in Istria? Plan deliveries, trades and final checks around your first booking, with practical advice from a civil engineer.
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Renovating an older house? 9 checks to make before work starts
Before renovating an older home in Istria, check the structure, roof, damp, floors and services. Nine practical checks to help you agree the right scope of work.
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Why your renovation ends up costing more than you expected
Why do renovation costs rise? Learn what to check in a quote, how to handle extra work and how to plan a realistic budget for your home in Istria.
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