Are you planning an apartment renovation in Prague and want to know what budget to expect? Prices have changed significantly in recent years. Here is an overview of current costs, what is included and how to avoid unexpected extra costs.
Indicative apartment renovation prices in Prague
The cost of an apartment renovation in Prague ranges between 10,000–25,000 CZK/m² of floor area, depending on the scope of work, the technical condition of the apartment, the choice of materials and the location.
Typical budgets by apartment size
| Apartment size | Area | Partial renovation | Complete renovation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1+1 | ~35 m² | 250,000–450,000 CZK | 400,000–870,000 CZK |
| 2+1 | ~55–65 m² | 350,000–650,000 CZK | 600,000–1,500,000 CZK |
| 3+1 | ~75–85 m² | 450,000–950,000 CZK | 800,000–2,000,000 CZK |
| 4+1 | ~95–110 m² | 600,000–1,250,000 CZK | 1,000,000–2,500,000 CZK |
Prices are indicative and include labour and materials. They do not include project documentation or kitchen units.
What is included in the cost of an apartment renovation?
Construction work: demolition, plastering, painting, floors, bathroom (tiles, sanitary ware, plumbing), kitchen (plumbing, floor, surfaces)
Technical services: electrical installation, water and drainage, possibly heating
What is usually not included: project documentation, kitchen units and appliances, furniture, extra work discovered during the survey
Why do prices vary so much?
Technical condition of the apartment — older apartments (panel construction from the 70s–90s) often have original services that need to be completely replaced. This shows up in the price only after the survey.
Choice of materials — the difference between an economical and a premium solution can be 30–50 %. Tiles at 500 CZK/m² vs. 2,500 CZK/m² are a fundamental difference in the overall bathroom budget.
Coordination — if you arrange the tradespeople yourself, you save the coordination fee (5–10 %), but you bear all the risk of deadlines and the sequence of trades. With poor coordination, extra costs easily rise by more than coordination costs.
How to avoid unexpected extra costs?
- Survey before the budget — a price without a survey is just an estimate. The real condition of substrates, services and hidden structures is revealed only on site.
- Detailed itemised budget — do not accept lump-sum offers without a specification of work and materials.
- Reserve of 10–15 % — with older apartments, always allow for unpredictable findings.
- Clear works contract — define the scope, price, schedule and conditions for extra work.
Apartment renovation as an investment
A well-executed apartment renovation in Prague can increase the market value of the property by 15–30 %. The key is to focus on the elements that buyers or tenants value most: a modern bathroom, floors, electrical installation and the overall impression of the interior.
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