How Long Does an Apartment Renovation Take: 2026 Timeline
Indicative timelines by renovation level, and by whether a bathroom, kitchen or demolition is part of the scope.
How long an apartment renovation takes mostly depends on the level chosen, the floor area, and how many rooms are handled at once (a bathroom and kitchen typically extend the timeline the most). Below are indicative estimates for a 65 m² flat — get an exact timeline for your layout after an inspection or in our calculator.
Renovation time by level (65 m² flat)
Cosmetic renovation – approximately 2–3 weeks.
Standard renovation – approximately 4–6 weeks.
Premium renovation – approximately 6–8 weeks.
What extends the timeline
A bathroom renovation typically adds just under a week to the timeline.
A kitchen renovation adds a similar amount, just under a week.
Demolition and removing partition walls add roughly a week, since other work can only start once the debris is cleared.
Example: a standard renovation of a 65 m² flat including a bathroom and kitchen takes approximately 6–8 weeks.
Phases of an apartment renovation
1. Demolition — removing partition walls, old flooring and tiling, debris removal.
2. Rough-in services — electrical wiring, plumbing, and a new wet-room core if needed.
3. Plastering, flooring and partition walls — including drywall and tile prep.
4. Tiling and sanitary ware in the bathroom and kitchen.
5. Painting, kitchen installation and final fit-out.
6. Post-renovation cleaning and handover.
Frequently asked questions
For a flat around 65 m², expect approximately 4–6 weeks at the standard level, or approximately 6–8 weeks with a bathroom and kitchen included.
For a cosmetic renovation, yes. For standard and premium, we don't recommend it because of dust, noise, and limited access to water and electricity during the rough-in phase.
The extent of demolition work, how many rooms are handled at once (especially the bathroom and kitchen), and delivery times for materials if you're sourcing them individually.