The building engineer is the one who oversees the physical execution of a renovation: they ensure that the construction matches the plans, sign off on the project management, and are responsible for the quality of the work. In Mallorca, their fees range from 3% to 5% of the construction budget in 2026, or between
A tiler in Palma de Mallorca charges between €18 and €35/m² for labor in 2026, and between €45 and €75/m² including materials. At Tecnic Project, tiling is included in renovations with a fixed labor price: €3,415 + VAT for the bathroom
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
