How much money do you need to renovate a one-room apartment?

There are two types of repairs - major and cosmetic. As a rule, the first is performed when it is necessary to completely change the wiring in the apartment, make redevelopment, level the walls, perhaps even demolish them and carry out new communications. Such repairs, of course, require large investments and are expensive. But there is also a cosmetic renovation, which involves changing the interior and design without any colossal construction work. Next, we will take a closer look at the cost of repairing a "odnushka", learn about the main expenses and what you can save significantly on.

To find out how much money is needed for repairs, consider what it consists of. The cost of renovating an apartment is made up of many factors.

• Design project. It can be worth a penny or a fortune, depending on who makes it.
• Redevelopment. It often requires special permits.
• Screed floors, leveling walls and ceilings. The prices for screed and leveling per square meter are not high, but if you count the finishing of the entire apartment, you get a decent amount.
• Finishing of walls, ceilings and floors. The cost will depend on what materials you plan to work with.
• Installation of doors (entrance and interior).
• Installation of all electrical appliances and plumbing in the bathroom and toilet.

It is very difficult and problematic to calculate the final cost of repairs down to the smallest detail, despite the fact that many construction companies offer their prices. A lot depends on what kind of renovation of a one-room apartment is planned. Consider the approximate prices for 1 1 sq. m:

• economy - 2-2.5 thousand rubles, in the regions the price may be lower;
• rough - from 4-5 thousand rubles;
• cosmetic 3-4 thousand rubles;
• design - 10-15 thousand rubles.

It should be noted that these prices are average according to the prices of construction companies. It is possible to say how much a particular repair will cost only approximately, having in hand a design project.

Let's consider some prices for repair work separately:

• laying laminate - 250-300 rubles;
• wallpapering - 150-400 rubles;
• laying tiles - 250-350 rubles;
• painting walls - 150-300 rubles.

As for the installation of plumbing in the bathroom, the rates are as follows:

• installation of a bathroom or a shower cabin - 2.5-5 thousand rubles;
• installation of a washing machine - about 2 thousand rubles;
• installation of a washbasin - 1 thousand rubles.

When calculating prices, it is important to take into account all the nuances, for example, installing a sink will cost one amount, but if it comes with a curbstone, also suspended, then it will be completely different. Craftsmen are very often silent about this, as a result of which customers are very surprised by the final price tag.

In order not to be deceived by irresponsible work teams, it is recommended to use the services of only trusted firms, and even better designers who carry out any repairs inside and out.

If the 1-room apartment is new, then the main expenses will fall on the rough finish, leveling the walls, floor, laying floor coverings and tiles (in the bathroom or in the kitchen). Specialists also include all consumables and working tools as the main expenses.

It should be understood that there are also unforeseen expenses, for example, if you come across poor-quality or defective tiles in the package, damaged parquet, etc. The budget should be calculated in advance, be sure to take into account this kind of nuances. It is impossible to calculate 100% how much it will cost to repair a particular room or apartment as a whole, even if the "odnushki" are small in size.

Before starting repairs, it is advisable to have a design project and an approximate budget estimate with possible additional costs.

If you ask a specialist what you cannot save on when renovating an apartment, then he will probably answer that on high-quality wiring, on floor coverings and on the supply of a bathroom. This is due to the fact that the same wiring is very difficult to replace in the future, however, like the floor, after all the repair work has been completed.

It is very important not to save on time. You should not rush the masters, everything should be done efficiently and step by step, no matter what repairs are performed: major or cosmetic. You should not skimp on entrance doors and windows, since high-quality heat and sound insulation in the room depends on them.

You can save on almost all finishing materials, but you should understand that cheap options may not be durable and in the future they can cause even more trouble. Besides, it is very difficult to save money, for example, on wallpaper, because the most budgetary options very quickly absorb odors and lose their brightness, as a result of which, after several years, they have to be re-glued.

To purchase quality repair materials, it is recommended to look for them on sales, this is especially true for wallpaper and tiles. Such materials from past collections can be purchased at very competitive prices.

Big discounts can be obtained by purchasing a lot of goods for repair at once, usually they are made by chain construction stores. Whenever possible, some building materials can be purchased at wholesalers, for which the price can be much lower than in retail stores.

Also, many experts say that at reasonable prices you can buy "leftovers" from imported and elite materials, which are given away at a discount of almost 80-90%.

To save money on finishing the bathroom, you can purchase plumbing fixtures from a domestic rather than a foreign manufacturer.

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