Apartment strip-out before renovation in Tallinn

Apartment demolition can mean very different amounts of work. Some customers only want the kitchen and bathroom removed, others want the apartment taken back to the concrete for a completely new layout.

That is why before the job we walk through every room together and write down what stays: for example windows, radiators, door frames or the electrical panel. This list is part of the quote and protects both sides from misunderstandings.

If there is still furniture or personal belongings in the apartment, we can take them away before the demolition. That way you do not need to arrange a separate clearance and a separate demolition. See apartment clearance.

We usually work from top to bottom: first ceilings and wall coverings, then furniture and sanitary ware, floors last. That way debris does not fall onto surfaces already cleared.

For the housing association it matters that the stairwell stays clean and work happens at permitted times. We cover the lift walls and stairs, carry waste out in closed bags and sweep the stairwell at the end of each day.

If the building has its own rules, such as booking the lift or a ban on storing waste in the courtyard, let us know. We take them into account when planning the timetable.

A full strip-out of a two-room apartment usually takes two to four working days, depending on the wall and floor materials. We put the exact timetable in the quote.

The price is based on the floor area and how deep the demolition goes. The floor and lift also matter, because one apartment can produce several loads of waste, as does parking in front of the building.

For larger jobs, demolition together with removal is usually cheaper than ordering the work separately. Indicative prices are below.

Good preparation shortens the work and avoids pauses. Before the first day:

• inform the housing association and neighbours of the dates and duration, ideally with a notice in the stairwell;
• book the lift if your building requires it;
• think about parking: if there is paid parking or a no-parking zone in front of the building, tell us;
• remove valuable and fragile items, including light fittings you want to keep;
• mark everything that stays: the simplest way is a sticker on the radiator, door or cabinet.

If several tradespeople will work in the apartment after us, it is worth agreeing the timetable before the demolition. Then we know which room to do first, so for example the electrician can start on the second day while the other rooms are still in progress. If you want to keep old items such as internal doors, parquet or lights, say so and we will remove them carefully.