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HOUSE RENOVATIONS · ISTRIA

House renovation
in Istria.

BUILD GRUPA plans house renovations in Poreč and across Istria. We inspect the property, agree interior and exterior work, and set out materials, responsibilities and the sequence in an itemised quote.
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House with a terrace and light facade
YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE ON SITE EVERY DAY

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.
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02 / SCOPE OF WORK

From the first change
to the final detail.

We plan the order of the trades around the condition of the house and the work you want done.

Inspection, protection and preparation

Inspection, protection and preparation

Assessing the condition, protecting retained features and agreeing on removal and waste disposal.

Layout and services

Layout and services

Coordinating the proposed layout and fittings with service work and the relevant trades.

Walls, ceilings and floors

Walls, ceilings and floors

Preparing substrates, installing plasterboard partitions and linings, then agreed floor and wall finishes.

Bathrooms and wet areas

Bathrooms and wet areas

Coordinating services, substrate preparation, waterproofing and tiling in line with the agreed scope.

Facade and exterior

Facade and exterior

Facade repairs and finishes and agreed work on terraces and balconies, according to the house's condition.

Painting and final inspection

Painting and final inspection

Skim coating, sanding, painting and final details, followed by a joint inspection before handover.

The quote spells out the work, materials and responsibilities. Any structural work requires separate assessment and design by a suitably qualified professional.

Why BUILD GRUPA?

How we approach the work.

Preparation
before work
An itemised
quote
Each stage
agreed
Poreč
and Istria
Spaces and details

Details worth planning.

Light-coloured house facade with a balcony
Light-coloured house facade with a balcony
Bright living space with a wood floor
Bright living space with a wood floor
Bathroom with tiled surfaces and a walk-in shower
Bathroom with tiled surfaces and a walk-in shower
How we work

The work, step by step.

  1. Sending a renovation enquiry
    01

    Enquiry

    Start with the property location, the work you have in mind and approximate measurements. We'll take it from there.

  2. Photographing the existing room condition
    02

    Photos

    Send photos of the existing space and the parts you want to change. A floor plan helps if you have one.

  3. Site inspection and measurements before work
    03

    Site visit

    We inspect the property, including existing surfaces, access and the details that may affect the job.

  4. Calculating quantities for an itemised quote
    04

    Itemised quote

    Your quote sets out the work, materials and the basis for the quantities.

  5. Agreeing the scope of work over a plan
    05

    Agreement

    Before starting, we settle the work, timing, materials and how we'll stay in touch.

  6. Light-coloured house facade with a balcony
    06

    On-site work

    We work through the agreed stages and discuss any changes before carrying them out.

  7. Final walkthrough and handover
    07

    Handover

    At the end, we check the completed work and finishing details together.

Quote and preparation

What determines
the price?

  • Condition of the house and substrate preparation
  • Scope of interior and exterior work
  • Materials, access and staged work plan

Interior and exterior work is itemised using measured quantities. Scaffolding, removal, protection and waste disposal are included only to the extent expressly described. Hidden defects are not automatically covered by the base price. An initial estimate is not a firm quotation; you approve additional work, its price and its effect on timing before it proceeds.

04 / FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Before we
begin.

What happens if opening up reveals hidden damage?

Concealed conditions cannot be fully assessed before opening up. We explain the finding and proposed work, then agree on the additional scope, price and effect on timing before proceeding. That work is not automatically included in the original quote.

What can a house renovation include?
A renovation may cover the whole house or selected interiors, services, walls, ceilings, floors, bathrooms, facade, terraces and balconies. The quote defines exact scope and responsibilities after inspection.
How is the price of house renovation determined?
Area is only a starting point. Price depends on existing conditions, work types, materials, access and phasing. We prepare an itemised quote after inspecting the house and clarifying the scope.
Can we renovate the house in stages?
Yes. We can discuss individual rooms, floors or exterior areas. We coordinate related work with your priorities. Tell us if you plan to live in the house during work.
What matters when renovating an old or stone house?
First inspect the property and decide what stays. Work on load-bearing elements needs a separate professional assessment and design; it is not assumed in a general renovation scope.
How long does a house renovation take?
Timing depends on scope, phases, materials and site conditions. Weather may affect exterior work. We agree on the schedule after inspecting and defining the scope.
Can I follow the renovation from outside Istria?
We can arrange remote updates and progress photos. Before work starts, we agree on reporting, approvals, access and a contact person.
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A client's experience with this kind of work

★★★★★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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