Full house renovation · Lisbon
Full house renovation in Lisbon
A full apartment renovation in Lisbon runs from around €85,000 and takes 16 to 30 weeks once permits are in place. Heritage zones such as Alfama, Baixa and Chiado start from around €100,000. remodel.pt matches you personally with one alvará-verified contractor who works in Lisbon, and the detailed quote is benchmarked against local medians before you see it.
Tell Us About Your ProjectWhat a full house renovation covers
The scope of the work in Lisbon
Strip-out and structure
Demolition, structural repairs and any wall removals, with the engineering and the Câmara Municipal de Lisboa licence in place before work starts.
Electrics, plumbing and insulation
New wiring and a new distribution board, new supply and drainage runs, and insulation and window upgrades, all done while the walls are open.
Kitchen and bathrooms
Fitted and tiled as part of the same programme, so the trades finish in the right order rather than being booked one by one.
Floors, joinery and finishes
Flooring, doors, built-in joinery, plastering and painting, and the final snagging walk-through before handover.
One contractor accountable
A single alvará-verified contractor coordinates the trades, the schedule and the budget under one written contract.
Heritage zones and walk-up buildings
Alfama, Baixa and Chiado add façade and structure review, and buildings without a lift slow deliveries and waste removal. Both should be planned and priced in from the start.
Typical costs
What a full house renovation costs in Lisbon
A 100m² apartment in Lisbon typically lands between €85,000 and €140,000 depending on condition and finish level. Heritage zones sit at the higher end.
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Partial renovation (1 to 2 rooms, minor structural) | from €26,000 |
| Full apartment renovation | from €85,000 |
| Full renovation, heritage zone (Alfama, Baixa, Chiado) | from €100,000 |
| Project management only (coordinating existing trades) | 10–15% of project cost |
Typical timeline
How long a full house renovation takes in Lisbon
| Scope | Typical duration |
|---|---|
| Full apartment renovation, once permits are in place | 16–30 weeks (4–6 months) |
| Permit processing, if structural work is involved | 60–120 days |
| Heritage zone (Alfama, Baixa, Chiado) | Additional câmara review |
Durations run from the start of work, after the quote is accepted. Permits and any heritage review run before that, and we plan for them up front.
How it works
One personal match, one detailed quote
There is no bidding round and no group of contractors chasing your enquiry. We read your brief, and we personally match you with the one vetted Lisbon contractor who fits your project.
Tell us about the project
A few minutes: where, what, rough budget and timing. Photos and plans help but are not required.
We match you personally
One alvará-verified, insured, English-speaking contractor who already works in Lisbon and has done this kind of job.
You get one detailed quote
Itemised and in writing, checked against Lisbon project data before it reaches you. Independent inspection and staged payment are available on request.
Planning a full house renovation in Lisbon?
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Common mistakes
What goes wrong with a full house renovation in Lisbon
Starting before the permit is in place
Work beyond the licensed project can lead to fines, stop orders and problems when you sell. Confirm what is licensed before demolition.
Choosing on the lowest price
A low figure on an unscoped full renovation comes back as extras. Compare scope line by line, not the total.
No contingency for hidden conditions
Older Lisbon properties reveal rot, damp and wiring surprises once opened. A sound quote includes a contingency and a clear rule for approving extras.
Paying too much upfront
Payments tied to completed stages protect you. Large advance deposits leave you with little leverage.
Verbal-only agreements
Scope, materials, milestones and price belong in a written contract signed before work begins.
Assuming a walk-up means easy access
No-lift buildings slow materials and waste removal considerably. This belongs in the timeline and the quote, not as a mid-project surprise.
How we vet
Every contractor meets the same standard
Alvará de construção, valid construction licence of a class that covers the value of a full renovation, checked against the IMPIC registry before any contractor joins the network.
Civil liability and works insurance, active policies confirmed, with coverage limits noted on file.
Financial and tax standing, company checked for insolvency, registered debt, and tax and social security compliance.
Working English, confirmed before joining, enough to discuss scope, materials, and changes without confusion.
Questions about a full house renovation in Lisbon
Planning a full house renovation in Lisbon?
Tell us about your project and we will match you personally with one alvará-verified contractor in the Lisbon area, who prepares a detailed written quote.
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