Inspection and plan
Agreeing on changes, renovation scope and available time between stays.
ISTRIAHoliday apartment
Holiday apartment
renovation in Istria.
Update your holiday apartment in Istria for your own stays or guests. We plan the bathroom, floors and finishes around the existing condition, access and available dates, with the scope and supply responsibilities agreed before work starts.
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.
SCOPE OF WORK
Renovation for the way you live.
Your quote makes clear which jobs, materials and responsibilities are included.
Preparing the space
Protecting retained features, removing old elements and arranging waste disposal.
Layout and services
Coordinating living areas, the kitchen and bathroom with any required service work.
Bathroom and coverings
Agreeing on substrates, waterproofing and tiling work.
Walls, ceilings and floors
Plasterboard linings, floor coverings, skim coating, sanding and painting.
Final inspection
Completing agreed details and inspecting the property together before handover.
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.
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?
- Renovation scope and existing condition
- Planned materials and fittings
- Access to the apartment and available dates
The apartment’s floor area helps with an initial estimate; wall, ceiling and floor finishes are measured separately. The quote defines who supplies fittings, protection, removal and waste disposal. Final billing follows completed quantities unless a fixed turnkey scope is expressly agreed. An initial estimate is neither a firm quotation nor confirmation of completion before guests arrive.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Before work
begins.
Does renovation automatically include a new kitchen and furniture?
No. Supply, installation and any moving of furnishings must be stated in the quote. We coordinate dimensions, connections and availability of the selected items before work begins.
Can I renovate only part of the holiday apartment?
Yes. We can discuss renovating a single room or selected items. Tell us what you want to retain and change.
How should I plan work before the season?
Send us an outline of the work and desired completion date. We agree on timing and work order after an inspection and checking material availability.
Can I follow progress remotely?
We can arrange progress photos and remote communication. Before work begins, we agree on access and how you will approve decisions.
What should I send for a quote?
The location, approximate area, photos and a list of work. A floor plan and dates when the property is vacant are helpful.
A client's experience with this kind of work
★★★★★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.
Read the Croatian original
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.
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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
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Why your renovation ends up costing more than you expected
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