How much does it cost now and how can you reduce expenses?

The house will remain the same, but will be redesigned and adapted to new key environments – such as: bathroom and the Kitchen– will achieve this look different: more modern, more attractive and more functional. It is well known that for many families these tasks are never cheap. But How much money do they need? Now?

A survey updated in October by consulting firm Reporte Inmobiliario found that the Cost in pesos from rebuild a bathroom rose 8.1% last quarter, accumulating a 23.8% increase recently 12 months.

For his part, e.g renew Kitchen In a typical home, they found that the amount of pesos needed increased by 6.4% over three months 26.2% year after year.

As a result, according to the study, only one new one will be used the bathroom and the kitchen began to demand an investment of more than 17 million pesos between materials and labor (compared to $13.6 million a year ago).

And if a “facelift” is added to the project Walls and floors of the entire house it will easily be necessary to place it another $4 million.

The sum may be impressive. However, for those who have it Dollars savedThe recent rise in the exchange rate to over $1,450 allows them to reach this value by selling less savings than months ago (when it was around $1,200). And there are several Tactics to minimize expenses. Below you will find all the details.

According to the real estate report, a complete renovation of a bathroom 3.75 m2 And 2.5m high now required $8,083,397taking into account labor and the purchase of materials from reference brands. At the current exchange rate – close to $1,465 – they are approx $5,518.

The offer includes replacement of pipes and drains, new toilets and taps, bathtub, vanity, mirrors, new electrical installation, lighting, floor and wall tiling and general painting.

For his part, to completely renovate a standard kitchen 5.60 m2 And 2.5m high, today we estimate the final cost $8,956,024 between material and work. At the current exchange rate this corresponds to approx $6,113.

The work under consideration in this case includes replacement of pipes and drains, granite worktops, single lever taps, furniture under worktops and cupboards with melamine coating, new gas and electrical installations, lighting, floor and wall ceramics and general painting work.

Finally, according to the survey, to remodel a typical apartment, you can expect to pay the following costs:

–General painting. For a 2 room $3,000,000; and for a 3 room, $4,115,000.

–Polished and plasticized. For areas larger than 20 m2 the costs are close $58,000 per m2.

–Carpet change. It costs approx $41,000 per m2including $22,000 for materials and $19,000 for placement.

The survey shows that due to the recent rise in the exchange rate the Remodeling costs in dollarsafter seven consecutive quarters of growth, a Decline of almost 9%and thus back to the level of a year ago.

However, it is also noted that the cost in dollars remains historically high valueswhich corresponds to almost doubling the values ​​​​registered in 2023. And for now, experts don’t see that the decline in dollar prices has much room to continue.

“There are people who stopped working because they thought the dollar cost of construction might go down, but after a year or more of waiting, they start to realize they have to.” Accept this new realitywhich is consistent with what the world is going through,” he commented Clarion Germán Gómez Picasso, architect and founder of Reporte Inmobiliario.

“Both the dollar and inflation have changed little and, barring certain fluctuations that may occur, we do not anticipate future dollar costs.” neither much higher nor much lower than the current ones,” he added.

According to Gómez Picasso, to master these works it is crucial to resort to a Architectural professional. “This is how the work is planned and carried out rationally and with suitable peoplethereby minimizing the marches and reversals that increase costs and greatly lengthen times,” he explained.

“Before you begin, you must have one Technical folder (detailed plans) in which it is written every element clarified “The project is described to the millimeter so that there are no doubts that could cause conflicts between the owner and the contractors,” recommended the specialist.

Gómez Picasso also emphasized how important it is not to be guided by them so much “Fads”but tend to a more timeless designwith the aim of preventing renovation from being necessary again in a few years.

Out of Bercomat familya building materials distribution chain, stated this It’s not always necessary to “break everything” and spend a fortune to carry out a satisfactory reform. Often – they suggested – minimal intervention, well thought out and with high visual impact, they can achieve remarkable effects.

“Change a toilet or faucet for a more modern and efficient model, cover old coverings Lay with vinyl flooring Plasterboard for partitioning “Renovating rooms, replacing old roof sheets with more resistant and aesthetic ones, making a new opening or applying high-coverage paint are some of the options,” they explained by way of example.

For the plan the renovationAnd before any demolition, Bercomat suggests thinking about whether the space could be improved simply by rearranging or integrating sectors. He also emphasized the importance of Reuse existing materials or structuresif they are in good condition.

Finally the time has come paint Whether at home or at home, there are also aspects that need to be taken into account. Some were offered from Sui Color’s network of paint shops Recommendations:

-Define the scope of the project. Which environments and surfaces are painted and in what way to create a…? realistic budget of what is needed.

– Get painting advice. Those who serve have knowledge of color measurement, brushes, and strategies that are key to saving time and money.

-Define colors in advance. In addition to fashion, the size of the room, its luminosity and the fact that certain colors may appear lighter or darker on the wall than in the catalogs are also taken into account.

-Choose quality products. This is important not only when buying paint. Investing in good brushes and rollers can help you achieve a professional finish. In addition, expensive tools and accessories that will not be reused (tall ladder, grinder, etc.) can be borrowed.

-Wait for optimal weather conditions. Paint on days when the temperature (between 15° and 25°) and humidity (no more than 70%) are best so that it dries faster.

-Prepare the surfaces to be painted. Cleaning and repairing walls helps prevent adhesion or staining problems. It is also important to cover surrounding furniture and appliances with nylon or discarded fabrics to prevent them from staining and becoming damaged.