How much it costs to renovate a house in Puglia: updated per-sqm prices
The question we are asked most often has an honest but nuanced answer: it depends on the starting condition and the level of finish. Here are the real numbers, item by item.
The real range
A full renovation in Puglia currently sits between 190 and 430 €/sqm. At the lower end are works on properties already in good condition with essential finishes; at the upper end, works on old buildings with systems to be entirely redone and quality finishes. A flat of 90 sqm therefore means from 17,000 to 39,000 € of building works, to which you add design, permits, furniture and appliances.
The items that weigh the most
Systems (electrical, plumbing, heating) account for 25-30% of the total; finishes (floors, bathrooms, kitchen) for 35-45%; demolition and structures for 10-20%; the rest is painting, windows, contingencies. Knowing this split avoids nasty surprises: if a quote is far below the range, something is almost always missing.
The costs nobody mentions
Building permits and technician (800-3,000 €), any landscape authorisation, scaffolding, rubble disposal, utility connections, final cleaning. We always include them in the quote by item: that is the difference between a real price and a 'bait' price.
How to get a rough idea before the site survey
Count the rooms, look at the condition of the systems (consumer unit, boiler, pipework), check the year of the last renewal. With this information and a few photos we can give an indicative estimate even before coming to see the house.
The checklist before you start
Define the real budget
Not just how much you want to spend, but also how much you can set aside for surprises: a practical rule is to reserve 10-15% of the budget for what emerges during the works.
Gather information on the property
Year of construction, last refurbishment, condition of the systems, cadastral floor plan: the more data you give at the site visit, the more realistic the quote will be.
Compare breakdowns, not totals
Two quotes can only be compared item by item: materials, quantities, exclusions. A low total without a detailed breakdown does not mean a saving.
Check warranties and references
Ten-year insurance, penalties for delay, works photographed with dates and places, contacts of previous clients: promises without proof are worth little.
Plan the times of your life
Moves, furniture, any rentals: the programme of works must be cross-checked with your diary to avoid costly overlaps.
Put everything in writing
Specification, programme of works, payment terms, how surprises will be handled: before the start, not during. It is the simplest protection there is.
Take your time with these six points: they cost nothing and protect everything. One piece of advice we repeat to every client: never choose on price alone. A renovation is a project you will live with for years, and the difference between a serious firm and a low-ball offer shows after six months, not on the day you sign. Take the time to visit a site, talk to a previous client, read the contract calmly: those are hours well spent.
One more thing worth saying: the best time to plan a renovation is before you start buying materials or booking trades. A couple of days of thinking at the beginning saves weeks of corrections later. Our job is to help you ask the right questions from day one — and to answer them with numbers, not adjectives. Every guide on this site comes from our real sites: the figures are the ones we meet every day, the mistakes we describe are the ones we have learned to avoid. We update them regularly because prices, incentives and regulations change — and a guide that is a year old can point you in the wrong direction. If something is not clear or you want to explore your specific case, the free site visit is the natural next step.
Frequently asked questions
+Does the per-sqm price include everything?
It includes the building works and systems set out in the specification; it excludes furniture, appliances, design and permits, which are always shown separately.
+Why do quotes vary so much?
Because they are often not comparable: materials, items included or excluded, quality of the contractors. The safe way is to compare bills of quantities, not totals.
+Are costs lower outside the main cities?
Labour costs vary little; what changes more is logistics and the availability of trades.
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