Full Apartment Renovation in Cluj-Napoca

About this service

In a full renovation, the greatest risk isn't the quality of any single trade but the coordination between them. The decorator can't start before the electrician has finished the routes, flooring can't be laid before the screed is fully dry — which takes roughly a week per centimetre of thickness — and doors are fitted after decorating but before skirting. Every deviation from this order is paid for in redone work and delays. A serious team presents a staged programme from the outset, with the decision points where your finishes must already be chosen, and tells you clearly when to order long lead-time materials such as windows, internal doors, or kitchen units.

Full Apartment Renovation in Cluj-Napoca, Cluj

Cluj-Napoca is one of the main towns in Cluj county, in the historical region of Transylvania. Many professionals working here also cover nearby localities such as Câmpia Turzii, Turda, Gherla, so you can still receive offers when the right specialist is just around the corner.

Full Apartment Renovation in Cluj

Cluj County, with its capital at Cluj-Napoca — the largest IT and university hub in Transylvania, with nearly 320,000 inhabitants — is one of Romania's most important economic growth poles. The county's economy is diversified, with a European-scale technology and outsourcing services sector alongside industry, agriculture, and active cultural tourism. The labor market is highly competitive, and demand for professional services at all levels is among the highest in the country.

Estimated Prices — Full Apartment Renovation in Cluj-Napoca

Service	Estimated Price
Turnkey renovation (sqm, labour)	450–900 RON
35 sqm studio (complete labour)	16,000–32,000 RON
55 sqm 2-room flat (complete labour)	25,000–50,000 RON
75 sqm 3-room flat (complete labour)	34,000–68,000 RON
Strip-out and debris removal (sqm)	45–95 RON

Prices are indicative and may vary.

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What to check before hiring a full apartment renovation

Budget alternative accommodation for 2–3 weeks beyond the team's promised date
Ask for a staged programme with dates, not just a quote — coordinating the trades is the main risk
Allow a 15–20% budget reserve for what's found after strip-out
Order windows, doors, and kitchen units immediately — lead times run 3–8 weeks
Choose all finishes before work starts, so the team isn't left waiting
Photograph every service route before it gets covered, without exception

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a full renovation take?

A studio needs 4–7 weeks, a two-room flat 6–10 weeks, and a three- or four-room flat 10–16 weeks. These timescales include mandatory drying times that cannot be compressed: screed needs roughly a week of drying per centimetre of thickness.

What is the correct order of works?

Strip-out and removal, new partitions, electrical and plumbing services, pressure testing, plastering and skimming, waterproofing in wet areas, screed, tiling, internal joinery, decorating, flooring, electrical accessories and sanitaryware, skirting, and finally furniture. Reversing stages leads to costly rework.

Can I live in the flat during the renovation?

No, not for a full renovation. The home is left for long periods without water, power, or flooring, and dust from demolition and sanding makes the space practically uninhabitable. Budget for alternative accommodation for the whole duration, with a 2–3 week margin over the promised completion date.

Do I need a permit to renovate in Cluj-Napoca?

No permit is needed for interior finishes and services. It becomes mandatory if you alter the structure — removing a load-bearing wall, changing openings in structural walls, or extending the floor area. In Cluj-Napoca, as everywhere, the owners' association usually requires advance notice and observance of quiet hours.

Can I remove the wall between a room and the kitchen?

Only if the wall isn't structural. In frame-structure blocks, internal walls are usually non-structural and can be removed. In blocks with concrete structural walls, the work requires a technical assessment and a permit. Never let a team decide this without documented verification.

Who buys the materials, me or the team?

Common practice is for visible finishes — tiles, flooring, doors, sanitaryware, light fittings — to be chosen and bought by the client, with building consumables brought by the team. Ask for a complete materials list with quantities at the start so you can order in good time.

Other services in Cluj-Napoca

Electrician Plumbing Painting / Decorating Cleaning Services Home Repairs Interior Renovations Exterior Renovations Furniture Assembly Moving / Transport Lawn Mowing / Gardening Carpentry Tiling

Full Apartment Renovation in other locations in Cluj

Câmpia Turzii Turda Gherla Dej