When we plan a renovation, the first question that arises is: “How much does a square meter of renovation cost?”. However, the answer is more complex than a simple multiplication.

There is a paradox: the smaller the apartment area, the higher the cost per square meter often is. In this article, we will discuss the factors that cause this difference.

პატარა და დიდი ბინის რემონტის სხვაობა - კვადრატულის ფასის შედარება. — In a small apartment, the concentration of “expensive square meters” often increases the average cost of renovation.

Concentration of “Expensive Square Meters” Every apartment has zones that cost the most to renovate: bathrooms and the kitchen.

In a small apartment (e.g., 35 sq.m.): The cost of the bathroom and kitchen accounts for almost 50-60% of the total budget. Here, the price per square meter “goes up”.
In a large apartment (e.g., 100 sq.m.): The same cost for the bathroom and kitchen is distributed over a larger area (living room, bedrooms), where plastering walls and laying flooring are relatively cheaper. As a result, the average price per square meter “decreases”.
In both a large and a small apartment, there is one boiler setup that requires: a boiler, a collector, and a cabinet for enclosure. This cost is distributed across both the large and small apartments based on square footage; in the case of a small apartment, more money is added to each square meter because the cabinet costs the identical amount anyway, and the price difference between boilers based on capacity is very small.

Economy of Scale When renovating a large area, you have a so-called “advantage” when purchasing materials:

Discounts: When purchasing large quantities of tiles, laminate, or paint, stores offer discounts more easily. But in any case, you can become a member of greencolor.ge/ and take advantage of discounts.
Craftsmen’s rates: For craftsmen, one large project is more profitable than several small ones. Consequently, they often lower the price per square meter for a large area.

Waste In a small apartment, material loss is more noticeable: In small-area apartments, large amounts of waste are common—for example, when a bathroom is small, the walls are also small, and the volume of waste per square meter increases.

This sub-point will be ideal for the part of the blog where the reader has already become familiar with the difference between the prices and is now interested in specific figures.

Renovation price: How realistic is the concept of the “average square meter”?

რემონტის კვადრატულის ფასი და ფართობის გაზომვა ლაზერული თარაზოთი. — Precise measurement works are essential for correctly determining the renovation budget.

Often we start planning a renovation budget with the “average price” per square meter, however, this figure only gives us a general idea. The real cost is always individual and depends on several fundamental factors:

Class of materials: The difference between economy, standard, and premium packages per square meter can range from $50 to $150.
Number of bathrooms: The more bathrooms and kitchens there are in relation to the apartment area, the more the average price per square meter increases.

To avoid guesswork and unexpected expenses, the most effective way is a detailed calculation. Calculate renovation prices with the Green Color renovation company calculator.