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What we do
From renovations to new builds.
We take on projects of every kind, from a renovation of any size to a house built from the ground up.
Home renovations
Apartment and house renovations, from a few rooms to the whole home.
Heritage restoration
Restoring historic homes with care for original features and materials.
New builds
From feasibility and permits to construction and handover.
Extensions and structural works
Added floors, layout changes and structural work, with permits handled.
Kitchens and bathrooms
Part of a bigger renovation, or as projects in their own right.
Gardens and outdoor space
Terraces, pools, walls and landscaping around the house.
Looking for a single trade such as a plumber or electrician? Tell us what you need →
Flexible project support
The right level of support for your project.
Managed Renovations
Comprehensive support
We coordinate the professionals, planning and construction under an agreed structure, from scope to handover.
Best forOwners who want the project run for them
Our involvement
Discuss a Managed Renovation →Independent Project Management
Owner-side representation
A dedicated project manager monitors schedule, budget and changes on your side, alongside your existing team.
Best forOwners who already have an architect or contractor
Our involvement
Explore Project Management →Trusted Contractor Matching
Specialist introductions
We introduce a vetted contractor and you contract them directly.
Best forClearly defined work
Our involvement
Find a Contractor →The difference
remodel vs. doing it yourself
What changes when a team that knows Portuguese building rules is on your side, whichever service you choose.
| Criterion | remodel | On your own |
|---|---|---|
| Vetted and verified | Every contractor is vetted and verified before joining the network | Rarely checked |
| English communication | English-speaking options available on request | Down to luck |
| Scope & pricing | Written scope and itemised quotes, checked against regional medians | Verbal estimates, nothing to compare against |
| Permits & paperwork | Planned and filed by our project managers on managed projects | Left to you and your contractor |
| Site oversight | Site visits and milestone sign-off with a remodel project manager | Up to you, often from a distance |
| If it goes wrong | We step in and help find a replacement | You start over from zero |
Before any contractor joins the network, we meet them in person, review past work, and confirm they can hold a real project conversation in English, not just "yes, yes, okay" English. See the full vetting checklist →
How it works
Four steps from idea to handover.
- 01
Tell us about your project
Location, scope, rough budget and timing. Plans are welcome but not required.
- 02
We agree the approach
Managed project, project management or contractor introduction.
- 03
Written scope and price
You review an itemised quote before work is confirmed.
- 04
Build, with updates
Work starts, and you are kept informed through to handover.
Where we work
Local help, wherever your project is.
We work with vetted and verified contractors across Portugal, so your project always has someone nearby.
Honest answers
Questions every expat asks
Ready when you are
Tell us about your project and we will take it from here
Tell us what you need in a few minutes. We review your request and recommend the right route: a managed project, a project manager, or a vetted contractor, in English from start to finish.
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