Renovation and maintenance guides
Guide prices, permits and technical decisions explained plainly, written for flats and commercial premises in Barcelona.
Handyman · · 5 min
Handyman in Barcelona: hourly rate and what a visit covers
A call-out with the first hour starts at €50, and each extra hour at €30. Which jobs fit into one visit, which aren’t handyman work, and how to prepare your list to get the most out of it.
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Renovations · · 6 min
Bathroom renovation in Barcelona: timings, permits, costs
A complete bathroom renovation usually takes two to four weeks on site, plus the lead time for materials. The phases, the paperwork and the mistakes that cost the most money.
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Air conditioning · · 6 min
Air conditioning in older Barcelona flats: which system?
In an older flat, a split or multi-split nearly always wins; ducted systems only pay off if you’re already lowering the ceilings. Why, where the outdoor unit can go and what each option costs.
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Demolition · · 6 min
Knocking down a wall in Barcelona: cost per m² and permits
Taking down a non-load-bearing wall in Barcelona costs €15–35/m², plus rubble removal. How the price is worked out, which procedures are usually needed and why a load-bearing wall is another matter entirely.
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