{"id":682,"date":"2025-04-24T18:16:27","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T15:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grandrenovation.nl\/?p=682"},"modified":"2026-03-13T15:57:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T14:57:00","slug":"hoeveel-kost-het-om-een-sleutelklaar-appartement-in-nederland-te-renoveren","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grandrenovation.nl\/nl\/hoeveel-kost-het-om-een-sleutelklaar-appartement-in-nederland-te-renoveren\/","title":{"rendered":"Hoeveel kost het om een sleutelklaar appartement in Nederland te renoveren?"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":693,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"rank_math_title":"Turnkey Apartment Renovation Netherlands | Costs 2026","rank_math_description":"How much does it cost to renovate a turnkey apartment in the Netherlands in 2026? Average prices per m\u00b2, total budget examples, and key factors affecting costs.","rank_math_focus_keyword":"apartment renovation Netherlands,cost of renovation Netherlands,apartment renovation price Netherlands,how much does renovation cost Netherlands,turnkey renovation Netherlands","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-682","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-1"],"acf":{"banner":693,"post":{"editor":"Turnkey apartment renovation in the Netherlands<\/strong> means one contractor handles everything \u2014 design, demolition, all trades, materials, and finishing \u2014 and hands you back a fully completed apartment ready to live in. This guide covers real costs for 2025\/2026, what is included in a genuine turnkey service, how VvE rules affect your project, and how to avoid the most common budget mistakes.\r\n

Turnkey Apartment Renovation Costs at a Glance<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Apartment Size<\/th>\r\nBasic Turnkey<\/th>\r\nMid-Range Turnkey<\/th>\r\nLuxury Turnkey<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
Studio \/ 1-room (30\u201345 m\u00b2)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n\u20ac18,000 \u2013 \u20ac28,000<\/td>\r\n\u20ac28,000 \u2013 \u20ac45,000<\/td>\r\n\u20ac45,000 \u2013 \u20ac75,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2-room apartment (45\u201365 m\u00b2)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n\u20ac28,000 \u2013 \u20ac42,000<\/td>\r\n\u20ac42,000 \u2013 \u20ac68,000<\/td>\r\n\u20ac68,000 \u2013 \u20ac110,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
3-room apartment (65\u201390 m\u00b2)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n\u20ac38,000 \u2013 \u20ac58,000<\/td>\r\n\u20ac58,000 \u2013 \u20ac95,000<\/td>\r\n\u20ac95,000 \u2013 \u20ac150,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
4-room apartment (90\u2013120 m\u00b2)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n\u20ac50,000 \u2013 \u20ac75,000<\/td>\r\n\u20ac75,000 \u2013 \u20ac125,000<\/td>\r\n\u20ac125,000 \u2013 \u20ac200,000+<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Per m\u00b2 (indicative)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n\u20ac500 \u2013 \u20ac750\/m\u00b2<\/td>\r\n\u20ac750 \u2013 \u20ac1,200\/m\u00b2<\/td>\r\n\u20ac1,200 \u2013 \u20ac2,000+\/m\u00b2<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nPrices include labour, standard\/mid-range materials, and 9% BTW (VAT). Applicable to apartments older than 2 years. Final cost depends on current condition, chosen materials, layout changes, and city.<\/em>\r\n

What Does Turnkey Renovation Actually Include?<\/h2>\r\nA genuine turnkey renovation covers every stage from bare walls to move-in ready. Here is exactly what Grand Renovation includes in a full turnkey apartment project:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Stage<\/th>\r\nWhat's Done<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
1. Design & planning<\/strong><\/td>\r\nLayout plan, material selection, 3D visualisation if required, permit applications<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2. Demolition<\/strong><\/td>\r\nRemoval of old flooring, tiles, fixtures, non-structural walls, old wiring and pipes. All waste removed from site.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
3. Structural work<\/strong><\/td>\r\nAny approved wall changes, doorway relocations, floor levelling<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
4. Plumbing<\/strong><\/td>\r\nNew water supply and drainage for bathroom, kitchen, and toilet. Rerouting where layout changes occur.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
5. Electrical<\/strong><\/td>\r\nFull rewiring or targeted circuit upgrades. New sockets, switches, lighting points. NEN 1010 compliant.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
6. Insulation<\/strong><\/td>\r\nFloor insulation, wall insulation where needed, acoustic insulation between rooms<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
7. Plastering & stucco<\/strong><\/td>\r\nAll walls and ceilings plastered smooth and finished<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
8. Tiling<\/strong><\/td>\r\nBathroom, toilet, and kitchen backsplash tiled to agreed specification<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
9. Flooring<\/strong><\/td>\r\nLaminate, parquet, vinyl, or tile throughout the apartment<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
10. Kitchen installation<\/strong><\/td>\r\nKitchen units, worktop, sink, appliance connections<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
11. Bathroom completion<\/strong><\/td>\r\nShower or bath, toilet, sink, mirrors, accessories, towel rail installed and tested<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
12. Painting<\/strong><\/td>\r\nAll walls, ceilings, and woodwork painted to agreed colours<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
13. Doors & skirtings<\/strong><\/td>\r\nInterior doors hung, skirtings and door frames fitted and painted<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
14. Final cleaning & handover<\/strong><\/td>\r\nFull site clean, quality inspection, written warranty on all work<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

Cost Breakdown by Room<\/h2>\r\nWithin a full turnkey project, here is how the budget typically splits across different areas of the apartment:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Area<\/th>\r\nShare of Total Budget<\/th>\r\nTypical Cost Range<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
Bathroom renovation<\/strong><\/td>\r\n20\u201330%<\/td>\r\n\u20ac6,000 \u2013 \u20ac18,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Kitchen renovation<\/strong><\/td>\r\n20\u201335%<\/td>\r\n\u20ac7,000 \u2013 \u20ac25,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Flooring throughout<\/strong><\/td>\r\n10\u201315%<\/td>\r\n\u20ac3,000 \u2013 \u20ac9,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Plastering & stucco<\/strong><\/td>\r\n8\u201312%<\/td>\r\n\u20ac2,500 \u2013 \u20ac7,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Electrical work<\/strong><\/td>\r\n8\u201312%<\/td>\r\n\u20ac2,500 \u2013 \u20ac8,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Plumbing<\/strong><\/td>\r\n6\u201310%<\/td>\r\n\u20ac2,000 \u2013 \u20ac6,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Painting<\/strong><\/td>\r\n5\u20138%<\/td>\r\n\u20ac1,500 \u2013 \u20ac5,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Doors, skirtings & finishing<\/strong><\/td>\r\n5\u20138%<\/td>\r\n\u20ac1,500 \u2013 \u20ac5,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Demolition & waste removal<\/strong><\/td>\r\n3\u20136%<\/td>\r\n\u20ac800 \u2013 \u20ac3,500<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

5 Factors That Most Affect Your Apartment Renovation Budget<\/h2>\r\n1. Current condition of the apartment.<\/strong> A newly built or recently renovated apartment costs significantly less to renovate than one that has not been touched since the 1970s. Older apartments often have asbestos (in adhesives or insulation), outdated single-phase wiring, and corroded pipes \u2014 all of which require additional work before any finishing can begin.\r\n\r\n2. Layout changes.<\/strong> Keeping existing plumbing and electrical in the same location saves \u20ac3,000\u2013\u20ac10,000 compared to moving a bathroom or kitchen to a different part of the apartment. If you want to remove a wall, a structural engineer's assessment (\u20ac500\u2013\u20ac1,200) is required first.\r\n\r\n3. Material quality and brand.<\/strong> A basic ceramic tile at \u20ac12\/m\u00b2 vs Italian porcelain at \u20ac95\/m\u00b2 \u2014 the installation labour is nearly identical, but materials cost 8\u00d7 more. Kitchen units show the widest spread: a functional IKEA kitchen starts around \u20ac2,500 including installation; a custom German kitchen can exceed \u20ac20,000.\r\n\r\n4. City and location.<\/strong> Renovation costs in Amsterdam run 15\u201325% above the national average due to higher labour rates, restricted access (narrow stairs, no lift, parking costs), and stricter building management rules. Rotterdam, Utrecht, and Den Haag are typically 5\u201315% above average.\r\n\r\n5. Turnkey vs self-managed.<\/strong> Managing all trades yourself can save 10\u201315% on contractor markup \u2014 but requires significant time, expertise, and coordination. Mistakes in sequencing (e.g. painting before plumbing is complete) can cost more to fix than the saving. For most apartment owners, a turnkey approach delivers better value when total cost of time and risk is included.\r\n

VvE Rules: What Apartment Owners Must Know<\/h2>\r\nMost Dutch apartments belong to a Vereniging van Eigenaren (VvE)<\/strong> \u2014 a homeowners' association that governs the building. Before starting any renovation work, you must check your VvE regulations, as most require written approval for:\r\n