Renovation & Construction
We carry out renovation and construction work from start to finish, from planning to the final touches. You get a written fixed-price quote before anything starts, and the same person on site for the whole project.
01 / Services
What we do
Ten services in three groups. Most projects combine several of them, and everything is covered by the same contract.
01Kitchen Renovation & Installation
Kitchen renovation and cabinet installation, ready to use when we leave.
Full renovation according to the cabinet supplier's plan · Installing cabinets, countertops and appliances · Removing the old kitchen and taking the waste away · Smaller kitchen updates and repairs
02Repairs & Renovation
Surface renovations, moisture damage repairs, partition walls and roof renovations.
Renovating indoor and outdoor surfaces · Moisture damage repairs · Roof renovations and new roofing · Partition walls and structural changes
03Facades
New exterior cladding, exterior house painting and facade repairs.
Wooden cladding · Painting and surface treatment · Facade repairs and washing
02 / How it works
From call to handover in six steps
Contact
Tell us briefly about the site and what you're planning. We usually reply the same day.
Site visit
We come to look at the starting point and take measurements. At the same time, we go through the materials, your schedule wishes and whether the project needs a permit.
Written fixed-price quote
You get a quote that shows the scope of the work, the price, the estimated schedule and what the price doesn't include. The quote is valid for 30 days. The site visit and the quote are free of charge.
Contract and schedule
We agree on the start date, the payment schedule and how any extra work is approved. For larger projects, we use a written construction contract.
The work in progress
You get updates and photos as the work moves forward. If something unexpected shows up in the structures, you hear about it the same day, before any extra work is done.
Handover and warranty
We go through the site together, fix any defects and clean up the work area. There's a 2-year warranty on the work.
03 / Pricing
Fixed price, hourly work and the household deduction
Prices by service
Kitchen Renovation & Installation
- Replacing the cabinets about €3,500–5,500
- Cabinets and surface work about €6,000–9,500
- Full renovation about €11,000–17,000
Repairs & Renovation
- Painting €18–35/m²
- Wallpapering €20–35/m²
- Laminate / vinyl €20–35/m²
Facades
- Maintenance repaint €20–35/m²
- Full repaint €30–50/m²
- New cladding €110–180/m²
Terraces & Decks
- Pressure-treated pine approx. €200/m²
- Larch €250–320/m²
- Thermally modified wood approx. €300/m²
Docks
- Fixed wooden pile dock about €5,000–9,000
- Floating dock about €4,500–8,500
- Gangway about €250–450/lm
Fences & Railings
- Wire mesh fence 1–1.2 m €55/lm
- Vertical board privacy fence €110/lm
- Horizontal slat privacy fence €135/lm
Canopies & Pergolas
- Wooden pergola about €2,500–5,000
- Terrace roof against a wall about €4,000–9,000
- Terrace roof with a glass roof about €7,000–14,000
Stairs & Walkways
- Wooden entrance stairs about €800–1,600
- Slope stairs about €2,000–5,000
- Boardwalk about €60–120/m
Prices are indicative, include VAT and are before the household deduction. You get the exact price at a free site visit.
How the work is priced
Fixed price
Once the scope of the job is clear at the site visit, you get a fixed price. That way you know the total cost in advance.
Suits kitchen renovations, terraces, docks, fences and facades.
Hourly work
When the scope can't be known before we start, for example when repairing damage and in some demolition work, the work is billed by the hour. You still always get an estimate of the hours in advance.
€62/h, incl. VAT 25.5%
Materials, travel costs and waste fees are itemized on the invoice as separate lines. In the main area, we don't charge travel costs.
Extra work
Old structures sometimes hide things you can't see from the outside. This is how we handle them:
- 01 The work stops at that point, and you get photos of what we found.
- 02 You get a price estimate for the extra work before it is done.
- 03 The extra work is only done once you have approved it in writing. A message is enough.
- 04 The original fixed price doesn't change otherwise.
Payment schedule
On larger jobs, billing is split into installments as the work progresses. The last installment is only invoiced after handover.
Household deduction
In a renovation, the labor portion is often thousands of euros, so the deduction is real money.
In Finland, the household deduction (kotitalousvähennys) lets you deduct part of the labor cost of work done in your home from your taxes. The deductible is €150 per year and the maximum is €2,100 per person. Spouses can both apply for the deduction. We itemize the invoice so that the labor portion is shown separately. Materials and travel costs aren't covered by the deduction.
Up-to-date information at vero.fiExample calculation
Service area and travel costs
In the main area, we don't charge travel costs. Elsewhere, travel costs are always stated in the quote before the work starts, never added to the invoice afterwards.
Main area
Vihti, Nummela and Lohja
We're out on jobs here every day. Small jobs are often done within the same week, including one-hour jobs.
No travel costs
Regular area
Espoo, Helsinki, Kirkkonummi, Veikkola and Kauniainen
We drive to the Helsinki capital region every week. A larger job, or several jobs on the same visit, for example roof washing and a fall yard cleanup.
Travel cost stated in the quote
On request
Vantaa, Tuusula, Nurmijärvi, Sipoo and Siuntio
When the job is large enough, or the site is on the same route as other jobs. Feel free to ask.
Travel cost stated in the quote
Cottages
Lohjanjärvi, Hiidenvesi and the archipelago
Also the Inkoo and Raasepori archipelago. Visits agreed in advance for the whole season, so you don't need to be there.
Agreed for the season
The larger the job, the smaller the share of travel costs in the total price. For sites further away, it makes sense to agree on several jobs for the same visit.
04 / Specialty
Slopes, bedrock and the waterline
Most builders put terraces on flat yards. Difficult terrain is often left undone, or done wrong.
Building on a slope, on bedrock or at the waterline needs different solutions for the foundations, anchoring and choice of materials. A structure fixed to bedrock, the height differences of a slope and moving water each need their own planning, and when done wrong, the structure moves or rots within a few years.
That's why docks, lakeside terraces and sloping plots are a big part of our work.
05 / About
Renovation by the person who does the work, not through a chain
I do the work myself, from start to finish. The same person does the site visit, gives the quote, is on site and handles the handover. You don't have to explain things again to new people. On larger projects, I use subcontractors I know, but the responsibility and the contact stay with me.
We treat every property as if it were our own.
My customers include housing companies, businesses and private property owners in the Vihti and Lohja area, as well as Espoo and Kirkkonummi.
06 / Permits, liability and scope
Good to know before the quote
Permits
Some structures need a permit from the municipality. Depending on the municipality, a terrace, dock, canopy, fence or a change to the facade can need an action permit (toimenpidelupa) or a building permit. We find out whether a permit is needed at the site visit and tell you before the quote.
May need a permit
- Terrace
- Dock
- Canopy
- Fence
- Facade change
Who applies for the permit?
You apply for the permit yourself from your municipality's building control. At the site visit, we tell you whether the project needs a permit.
What the work doesn't include
Electrical work
We don't do electrical work. We refer you to an electrical contractor
Plumbing work
We don't do plumbing work that requires a plumbing contractor
Waterproofing wet rooms
We don't do waterproofing in wet rooms (bathrooms, saunas), because it needs a certified installer. That's why we don't do bathroom renovations, but we can do the bathroom demolition.
Asbestos removal
We don't do asbestos removal. It needs an authorized asbestos removal company
Liability and registers
- Business ID
- 3395662-3
- In the prepayment register (ennakkoperintärekisteri)
- Business liability insurance
- Warranty period
- 2 years
07 / FAQ
Questions about renovation and construction
Didn't find your answer? Call +358 44 724 5824 and let's talk.
How much does a renovation cost? + −
The price depends on the project, so we can't give an exact figure without seeing it. After the site visit, you get a written fixed price, and after that the cost doesn't change unless you approve extra work separately.
How long does the work take? + −
The schedule is stated in the quote. For example, replacing kitchen cabinets usually takes 4–7 working days and a full kitchen renovation 3–5 weeks. A typical 20–30 m² terrace is done in about 3–7 working days, and a cottage dock in 2–5 working days.
When can you start? + −
You can usually get a site visit within 7 days. The start date depends on the season and the size of the project, and we state it in the quote. Summer is the busiest time for outdoor building, so book terraces and docks early.
Does the project need a permit? + −
Often it does, for example for terraces, docks, canopies and changes to the facade. We find out whether a permit is needed at the site visit and tell you before the quote.
What if there are surprises in the structures? + −
The work stops, and you get photos and a price estimate for the extra work. No extra work is done before you've approved it.
Who buys the materials? + −
We buy the materials ready for the job, unless agreed otherwise. Materials are shown as a separate line on the invoice, and you can also buy them yourself if you want.
Can I live at home during the renovation? + −
In most cases, yes. During a kitchen renovation, the kitchen is usually out of use for 4–7 working days, and we agree on this in advance. For dusty work, we protect the rooms and separate the work area.
Is there a warranty on the work? + −
Yes, a 2-year warranty on the work done. Materials have the manufacturer's own warranty.
Can I get the household deduction for the work? + −
Yes, for the labor portion. The labor portion is shown separately on the invoice, so applying for the deduction is easy.
Do you also do small jobs? + −
We do. A single fence, stairs or a small repair works the same way as a larger project. Small jobs are billed at an hourly rate of €62/h (incl. VAT), and the minimum charge is 2 hours.
08 / Request a quote
Tell us about the job, and we'll get back to you the same day
Fill in the form or call us directly. We usually reply the same day and agree on a site visit. The site visit and the quote are free of charge.
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