Renovations in Palma de Mallorca
Renovating an apartment in Palma costs between €600 and €1,200/m² in 2026, depending on the condition of the property. We offer fixed-price labor: a complete kitchen €3,990 + VAT, a complete bathroom €3,415 + VAT, and replacing a bathtub with a shower €1,375 + VAT. What […]
How Much Does the Project and Construction Management of a Renovation Cost?
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 project between 8% and 12%. In absolute figures, the construction management of […]
When Should You Change the Pipes During a Renovation?
Pipes need to be replaced during a renovation when a home is over 30-35 years old without having been touched, 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. Renovating the entire interior plumbing system of a home […]
Changing Windows in a Renovation: PVC or Aluminium
In Mallorca, the decision between PVC and aluminum doesn't hinge 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 CTE (Spanish Technical Building Code) requires a maximum U-value of 2.5 W/m²K in […]
How to Eliminate Dampness in a Renovation in Mallorca
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 water infiltration through the roof or facade. Treating rising damp by injecting resin costs between €30 and €80 per square meter […]
Is It Possible to Live in Your House During a Complete Renovation?
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 is a temporary kitchen. In a one-bathroom apartment or one smaller than 80 m², staying in extends the renovation time by between 20% and 40% […]
What Should a Renovation Contract Include to Avoid Cost Overruns
A renovation contract must specify eight things in writing: a detailed scope broken down by item, exact material specifications and references, price and what can be modified, payment terms linked to project milestones, start and end dates, penalties for unjustified delays, procedures for unforeseen events, and warranties with their expiration dates. What […]
Which Works in Your Apartment Require Approval from the Owners' Association?
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 common elements, the […]
Certificate of Occupancy in the Balearic Islands After a Renovation
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 new occupancy certificate must be requested in two cases: when the work has been extensive and when the previous certificate has expired. […]
Construction Container Permit in Palma: Procedure, Price and Penalties
Placing a rubble container on the street in Palma requires a permit for occupying public space for construction work. This permit is requested from the Accessibility and Public Space Occupancy Service by sending the signed documentation in PDF format to tramitacioLOVP@palma.es. The processing time is immediate with a minimum of 72 hours' notice. […]
