What rough renovation includes
Rough apartment renovation by KyivReno in Kyiv is the stage that determines the quality and longevity of every finish that follows. The package covers demolition of old surfaces and partitions, building new walls from aerated concrete or brick, running electrical wiring with dedicated circuit groups and a panel, manifold-based water supply and sewer routing, waterproofing in wet areas, screed laid to beacons with underfloor heating, and machine-applied wall and ceiling plaster.
We carry out the rough work for whole apartments and private houses as one package — either as a standalone stage or as part of a full turnkey renovation. Once finished, the space is ready for any finish: tile, paint, wallpaper, or decorative coatings.
Stages of rough work and quality control
After a free engineer visit, you receive an estimate with a fixed price. Work proceeds in a logical sequence: demolition and waste removal, building and reconfiguring walls, chasing and running electrical, plumbing distribution and pressure testing, bathroom waterproofing, laying screed to beacons, and machine-applied wall and ceiling plaster brought true to a laser level.
Specialised crews own each stage: electricians run cable to Ukrainian codes (DBN and PUE), plumbers install pipes and pressure-test for leaks, and plasterers bring surfaces true to the laser. A quality inspector who is not part of the crews verifies concealed work before close-up — chase depth, sewer falls, screed thickness — and hands over a photo report. This is the stage that builds in everything you won't be able to reach after finishing, so inspection here matters most.
Rough work is the dustiest and noisiest stage of a renovation: demolition, chasing, screed, and machine plaster generate a lot of dust and moisture, and the space is temporarily left without any finish. We therefore don't recommend living in the apartment during the active phase and agree the schedule in advance so you can plan temporary accommodation. Indicative timing for the rough cycle of a typical apartment is from a few weeks to 1.5–2 months depending on area, the extent of layout changes, and the number of wet rooms. Once the screed and plaster have dried, finishing can begin.
Rough renovation cost per m² and what's in the estimate
Rough renovation in Kyiv costs from 6,000 UAH/m² for labour only and from 12,000 UAH/m² with rough materials included: cable, pipes, screed and plaster mixes, waterproofing and fasteners. Finish materials — tile, plumbing fixtures, flooring, lights and decorative coatings — are paid for separately. That is well below a full turnkey package, so you can spread the spending over time and order the finishing later. The estimate lists labour and materials in separate sections, and the price is fixed in the contract before work begins. We prepare an indicative calculation for your property after measurement; compare it against the full cycle on the pricing and packages page or in the turnkey renovation section.
Rough work in a completed project: 50 m² in Ridny
In the 50 m² apartment in Ridny, Hatne, we completed the floor screed, machine-applied wall plaster, new wiring and electrical panel, bathroom waterproofing and drainage preparation. The project page shows the initial condition and finished interior. Here, rough work formed part of a full apartment renovation; for a rough-only package, we agree the handover condition before finishing in the estimate.
Estimate example: electrical and plumbing labour
In a separate anonymised estimate for a new-build apartment of around 40 m², electrical labour comes to approximately UAH 54,000–55,000 and plumbing labour to UAH 46,000–47,000. The electrical section covers cable routes, socket boxes and the panel; plumbing covers water and drainage distribution, pipe chases, moving radiators and installing a concealed toilet frame.
These are two sections of an actual estimate, not the price of the entire rough renovation. Screed, plaster, other preparation work and rough materials must be added according to scope. This estimate is for a different property from the Ridny project. The rounded figures illustrate the cost structure and are not a quote for your apartment. See the full breakdown of anonymised estimates and the rough-work inspection guide. Your own estimate, separating labour and materials, is ready within 3–5 days of the site visit.
Fixed estimate and 1-year warranty
The amount for rough work is fixed in the contract and doesn't change without written approval of additional scope. All completed work carries an official 1-year warranty. Because the rough stage creates the concealed utility lines, we keep the electrical and plumbing schematics and photo reports of hidden work, which simplifies later finishing and maintenance.
Who it's for and why KyivReno
Turnkey rough renovation suits owners who need a prepared base for their apartment or house. Electrical work, plumbing and wall preparation form one package, with the scope agreed in the estimate. The electrical, plumbing and plastering pages explain its components. If you need a finished home with decorative finishes and the agreed equipment, choose full turnkey renovation.
Frequently asked questions about rough renovation
How is rough renovation different from turnkey?
Rough renovation is the preparatory stage: engineering systems, screed, and plaster ready for a finish. Turnkey renovation includes the rough stage and adds the finishing — tile, painting, doors, fixtures — up to a fully move-in-ready home.
Can I order the finishing from you later?
Yes. We keep the schematics and photo reports of concealed work, so the finishing can be ordered from KyivReno later as a separate stage without losing any information about the concealed utilities.
Book your rough renovation
Book a free engineer visit for an assessment and estimate via our contact page or by the phone number on the site.
