✅ Renovation of the apartment step by step – guide, schedule, costs 2025

Planning on renovating your apartment? See the complete guide step by step – from project to finish. Check what will affect the cost of renovation of the apartment in 2025 and how much you will pay for the modernisation of the premises of 50-60 m2.

🔧 Apartment renovation – where to start?

The renovation of an apartment is not just a wall painting. It is often a complex activity: from replacement of installations, through flooring, to interior finishing. Whether you're renovating an old apartment in a block or modernizing a place from the primary market – A good plan is the basis.

📋 Maintenance stages of the apartment – step by step

1. Design and planning

At this stage, state:

• Scope of work (whether it is a general renovation or just a cosmetic)

• Budget

• Schedule

• List of materials and subcontractors

2. Dismantling and preparation

Includes:

• Removal of old furniture and construction

• Floor breaking, tiles, wallpaper

• Possible plaster shackling

Duration: 2-5 days
Labour costs: approx. 15–30 zł/m2 (depending on the scope)

3. Replacement of installations (electricity and hydraulics)

If the apartment is over 20 years old, you will need:

• New electrical installation ( sockets, lighting)

• Replacement of water and sewage pipes

• Transfer points (e.g. kitchenette)

Cost of electrical installation: 100–150 zł/point
The cost of installing water-can.: 300–600 zł/point

4. Wall plastering and levelling

If walls are uneven, plasters need to be leveled:

• Postage: 20–35 PLN/m2

• Design and preparation for painting

5. Floors and tiles

• Panels, boards or parquet flooring: 60–180 zł/m2 + labor

• Tiles in kitchen/room: 80–200 zł/m2 (material + installation)

6. Painting and Finishing

• Painting of walls and ceilings (2 layers): 10–20 zł/m2

• Floor strips, windowsills, doors, lighting

7. Furniture and arrangement

Finally comes the time for:

• Kitchen assembly

• Buildings (e.g. recessed cabinets)

• Decorative details

💰 How much does a 50-60 m2 apartment cost?

It is the most popular metro of apartments in Poland (data GUS 2024). The cost depends on the standard of finishing and location, but:

It is worth adding 10–15% for unexpected expenses!

🧩 What affects the cost of renovation?

• Technical condition of the apartment (installations, moisture)

• Change of functional system (e.g. kitchen transfer)

• Type of materials and equipment

• Local performers' rates

• Date of implementation (express = more expensive)