Renovating an apartment in Palma costs between €600 and €1,200/m² in 2026 depending on the condition of the property, and we offer fixed-price labor: complete kitchen €3,990 + VAT, complete bathroom €3,415 + VAT, and replacing a bathtub with a shower tray €1,375
The fees for a building engineer for the design and construction management of a renovation are calculated between 3% and 5% of the construction budget, and those for an architect for a complete commission between 8% and 12%. In absolute figures,
Pipes need to be replaced during a renovation when a house is over 30-35 years old without any work having been done, when lead is present (prohibited in drinking water systems), when galvanized iron shows signs of rust, or when asbestos cement downpipes have reached their 30-40 year lifespan. Renew the installation
In Mallorca, the decision between PVC and aluminum isn't based on cold insulation, as national manufacturers repeatedly claim, but rather on solar control and resistance to the marine environment. The island is in climate zone B3—mild winters, hot summers—and the Spanish Building Code (CTE) requires a certain transmittance
In Mallorca there are three types of dampness, each requiring a different solution: rising damp in houses built with sandstone and other volcanic rock, condensation in homes that are closed for much of the year, and leaks through the roof or facade. Treating rising damp with resin injection costs around €30
Living in your home during a complete renovation is only possible if the property has more than one bathroom, the work can be carried out in sections, and there's a temporary kitchen. In a one-bathroom apartment or one smaller than 80 m², staying in extends the renovation time by up to 20%.
A renovation contract must specify eight things in writing: detailed scope by item, exact qualities and references of materials, price and what can modify it, method of payment linked to work milestones, start and end dates, penalty for unjustified delay, procedure for unforeseen events and guarantees
An owner can carry out renovations within their apartment without permission from the community, but Article 7.1 of the Horizontal Property Law requires them to give prior notice of the work to the community representative. Authorization from the board is only necessary when the work affects
A certificate of occupancy is mandatory in the Balearic Islands for selling, renting, and registering water and electricity services, and it is valid for ten years. After a renovation, it must be renewed or a first occupancy certificate must be requested in two cases: when the work has been extensive and
