A full renovation in Gran Canaria starts at around EUR 600/m2 (excluding IGIC) and can reach EUR 1,000/m2 depending on finishes. For a typical 90-100 m2 home, the cost usually sits between EUR 65,000 and EUR 95,000. Within the works, a complete kitchen or bathroom typically starts from EUR 6,000 each. These are approximate guide figures, excluding IGIC.
What a full renovation costs by home size
| Home | At EUR 600/m2 | At EUR 1,000/m2 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 m2 apartment | ~EUR 42,000 | ~EUR 70,000 |
| 90-100 m2 home | ~EUR 54,000-60,000 | ~EUR 90,000-100,000 |
| 120 m2 house | ~EUR 72,000 | ~EUR 120,000 |
Most projects land somewhere in the middle of the per-square-metre band; the exact figure depends on how much you change and the finishes you choose.
New flooring throughout is a core part of a full renovation in Gran Canaria.
What affects the price
| Cost factor | Effect on price |
|---|---|
| Surface area and starting condition | More square metres and more deterioration mean higher demolition and renovation costs. |
| Finishes | Flooring, joinery, kitchen and bathrooms determine a large part of the budget. |
| Services | Fully renewing plumbing, electrics and air conditioning is standard in older homes. |
| Layout changes | Removing walls or relocating wet areas increases the cost. |
Worked example: a 90 m2 apartment
A 1980s 90 m2 apartment taken back to shell - full strip-out, new plumbing and electrics, air conditioning, a new kitchen and two bathrooms, porcelain flooring throughout, new interior joinery, painting and lighting - typically works out between EUR 65,000 and EUR 95,000. Keeping the existing wall layout and specifying mid-range finishes keeps it near the lower end; opening up the living space, relocating a bathroom and choosing designer materials moves it towards the top.
Common line items
Demolition and removal, masonry, new plumbing and electrics, air conditioning, tiling and flooring, interior and exterior joinery, kitchen, bathrooms, painting and lighting.
Where the budget goes
On a typical home the kitchen and bathrooms are the biggest single items - a complete kitchen or bathroom starts from EUR 6,000 each - followed by flooring, services and joinery. That is why the finishes you pick for those rooms move the total more than anything else. You can size each room using our guides to kitchen renovation cost and bathroom renovation cost.
A fully renovated living space in a southern Gran Canaria home.
How long it takes
A full renovation of an average home usually takes 2 to 4 months, depending on the surface area, permits and the scope of the changes. We agree a fixed timescale before starting, send weekly photo reports and work with in-house trades so the programme stays on track.
IGIC on the renovation
In the Canary Islands there is no VAT but IGIC: the general rate is 7%, but renovation of a primary residence may qualify for a reduced 0% or 3% rate if the requirements are met. This is the real tax advantage over mainland Spain. We detail it in our guide to IGIC on renovations in the Canary Islands.
The best way to know the real cost is a visit and a fixed quote. See what is included in our full renovation in Gran Canaria.
Ecoinnova team
Full-renovation and interior-design studio in Gran Canaria, managing projects since 2014 with one goal: no renovation should ever scare the client.
