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Apartment renovation in Brussels

Apartment renovation in Brussels: compare quotes for partial or full renovation, including kitchens, bathrooms, building services, flooring and finishes.

Partial or full renovation

An apartment may need anything from a simple refresh to a more comprehensive renovation involving demolition, building services, kitchen and bathroom work, flooring and finishes.

Consider the building and its constraints

In Brussels, the building itself can have a major impact on how an apartment renovation is organised. Access, co-ownership rules, common areas, waste removal and technical constraints should all be considered from the outset.

Prepare the key details before the site visit

Photos, floor area, floor level, lift access, budget and preferred timeline help professionals prepare for the site visit and identify the project’s main constraints in advance.

What to specify for your apartment renovation

In Brussels, apartment renovations often need to account for the building as well as the apartment itself, including access, common areas, permitted working hours, waste removal and any applicable co-ownership rules.

  • floor level and whether there is a lift
  • private work or work affecting common areas
  • floor area and rooms included in the project
  • photos of the current condition

Questions to consider before requesting quotes

Can I renovate one room at a time?

Yes. A phased renovation can work well if the property remains occupied, provided the sequence of building services, flooring and finishes is planned carefully.

What information should I give the contractor?

Mention any access restrictions, floor level, lift availability, permitted working hours and any existing elements you want to retain.

When is a site visit necessary?

A site visit is usually needed when accurate measurements, the condition of the existing property or technical changes may affect price or feasibility.

Across the 19 Brussels municipalities

City of Brussels, Anderlecht, Auderghem, Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, Etterbeek, Evere, Forest, Ganshoren, Ixelles, Jette, Koekelberg, Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, Saint-Gilles, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, Schaerbeek, Uccle, Watermael-Boitsfort, Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Woluwe-Saint-Pierre. Availability depends on the trade and active partners in your area.

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