Renovation blog
Clear guides to plan your work: timelines, the order of works and the decisions worth making before you start.
How to read and compare a renovation quote
What a renovation quote should include, how to compare offers without getting it wrong, how reduced VAT works in Spain and the signs of an unreliable quote.
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How long does a bathroom renovation take, and how to plan it
Stages, rough timescales and the decisions to make before a bathroom renovation: what happens first, what delays the work and how to avoid stopping mid-job.
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Building permits in Valencia: what you need to renovate your home
Building licence, responsible declaration and the residents' association: which procedures usually apply to a home renovation in Valencia and who handles them.
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The order of works in a full home renovation, step by step
What comes first and what comes next in a full home renovation: from planning and demolition to installations, finishes and handover.
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Renovating an older flat: electrics, plumbing and what you cannot see
What to check when renovating an older flat in Valencia: electrics, pipes, drains, damp and ventilation, and why to act before the finishes.
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Opening the kitchen to the living room: what to consider before taking down the wall
Benefits and limits of an open-plan kitchen: walls, extraction, noise, installations, layout and tips to decide whether it suits you.
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Replacing a bath with a shower: shower tray or built-in shower
How to replace a bath with a shower: the difference between a tray and a built-in shower, waterproofing, screens, accessibility and what to choose for your bathroom.
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3D design for your renovation: when it is worth adding
What a 3D design is, what it includes, which renovations benefit most and how to order it as an extra when you request your renovation quote in Valencia.
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