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Avoid Chaos: Your Complete Renovation Roadmap

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Home PlannerApp Team · August 22, 2026

Renovating an apartment without finishing? This detailed renovation timeline and construction materials checklist is designed for spaces up to 100m².

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Notes:

  • This is a generalized renovation roadmap suitable for spaces without finishing (bare shell).
  • Always check local building regulations and adapt timelines to your contractor's availability.
  • Material delivery should be planned in advance for each stage to avoid delays.
  • Use Home Planner to create your layout, annotate socket locations, and export PDF reports for your contractor.
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StageDurationKey TasksMaterials to PrepareWhen to Buy
Preparatory Stage1–2 weeksMeasurements, planning, approvals, contractor selectionLaser level, angle ruler, level, masking tape, gloves, buckets, film, trash bags, ladder, notebooksImmediately
Furniture & layout planning, socket & light planningHome Planner app, tape measure, sketch paper, planning softwareImmediately
Get 2–3 contractor quotes, sign contractContractor contract template, project folder, quote comparison sheetWeek 1
Get approval from building managementApplication form, noise schedule, garbage removal planWeek 1
Temporary Setup1–2 daysProtect entry door and windowsProtective film, painter's tape, cardboard or plastic sheets2–3 days before works
Temporary lighting and socketsExtension cords, temporary fixtures, LED bulbs1 week before works
Temporary toilet, garbage handlingToilet rental, garbage bags, dumpster rental1 week before works
Stage 1: Engineering & Walls2–3 weeksPartition wall constructionAerated concrete blocks, tongue-and-groove slabs, adhesive mortar, mesh, beacons, primer1–2 weeks before start
Electrical rough-inCables (VVGng-LS), PVC corrugated pipes, boxes, circuit breakers, RCDs, distribution panel, mounting tape1–2 weeks before start
Plumbing layoutPEX or PP pipes, fittings, shut-off valves, tees, collector box, filters, sound insulation1–2 weeks before start
Underfloor heating installationHeating mats or water pipes, thermostat, insulation underlay, sensor conduit, clips1–2 weeks before start
Ventilation and heating systemsDucts, grilles, valves, radiators, brackets, pressure testing tools1–2 weeks before start
Stage 2: Rough Finishing2–4 weeksWaterproofing wet areasWaterproofing compound, tape for corners, roller/brush, primerDuring Stage 1
Screed and levelingCement-sand mix or ready screed, mesh, beacons, damper tape, primer, plastic sheetingEnd of Stage 1
Wall plasteringGypsum or cement plaster, metal corners, deep primer, trowels, bucketsEnd of Stage 1
Ceiling prepDrywall, joint compound, putty knife, mounting railsEnd of Stage 1
Install slopes and seal window gapsFoam sealant, putty, paintable caulkDuring Stage 2
Stage 3: Finishing3–6 weeksPaint prep & wall finishesPutty (start + finish), primer, paint, rollers, tape, trays1 week before finishing starts
Tile work (bathroom/kitchen)Tiles (+10%), tile adhesive, spacers, grout, decorative trims, waterproofing layer1–2 weeks before
FlooringLaminate/parquet/vinyl, underlay, thresholds, trims, baseboards1–2 weeks before
Install doorsDoor panels, jambs, handles, locks, sealsOrder in advance
Install switches, sockets, lightsElectrical fixtures, LEDs, frames, dimmersDuring finishing
Stage 4: Fixtures & Decor2 weeksInstall bathroom and laundry fixturesToilet, sink, vanity, faucet, washing machine, valvesOrder mid-Stage 3
Kitchen assembly and installationCabinet modules, countertop, sink, stove, hoodOrder mid-Stage 3
Hanging curtains, decor setupCurtain rods, curtains, lighting, shelves, mirrors, art, rugsFinal week of finishing
Stage 5: Final Cleaning & Checks2–3 daysDeep cleaning, systems check, final punch listVacuum, mop, sponges, touch-up paint, sealant, instruction manualsFinal week
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