Flat Renovation Planned Around Society Rules and Neighbours
Quick answer: in 2026, renovating a flat in Bangalore typically costs ₹300–₹600 per sq ft for a refresh, ₹800–₹1,500 per sq ft for a mid-level renovation and ₹1,500–₹2,500+ per sq ft for a full renovation. For a 1,000 sq ft 2BHK that is roughly ₹3–6 lakh, ₹8–15 lakh or ₹15–25 lakh+. Most societies also need a written application and a work schedule before you start, which can take one to two weeks.
Stylfixx renovates apartments and flats across Bangalore, from one bathroom to a full strip-out of a 2BHK or 3BHK. Working in an apartment is different from working on a house: society rules, limited working hours, shared lifts and neighbours above and below. We plan for all of it so the work stays on schedule and on good terms with the association.
What We Renovate
Kitchen
Modular kitchen, counter, sink, wall tiles and electrical points.
Bathrooms
Waterproofing, plumbing, tiles, sanitaryware and fittings.
Flooring
Vitrified tiles laid over old mosaic or tiles, or full replacement.
Electrical
Rewiring, a new distribution board, more sockets and lighting.
Painting and damp repair
Walls, ceilings and balcony waterproofing.
Windows and doors
uPVC windows, new doors and frames.
Wardrobes, false ceilings and interiors
For a complete makeover.
Flat Renovation Cost in Bangalore by Flat Size (2026)
Typical 2026 Bangalore rates, worked out on carpet area. Your exact price is fixed in an itemised quote after the site visit.
| Level | What it usually covers | Per sq ft | 1BHK (about 600 sq ft) | 2BHK (about 1,000 sq ft) | 3BHK (about 1,400 sq ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh | Painting, minor repairs, new fittings, deep cleaning | ₹300 – ₹600 | ₹1.8 – ₹3.6 lakh | ₹3 – ₹6 lakh | ₹4.2 – ₹8.4 lakh |
| Mid-level | New flooring, one or two bathrooms, kitchen upgrade, partial rewiring | ₹800 – ₹1,500 | ₹4.8 – ₹9 lakh | ₹8 – ₹15 lakh | ₹11 – ₹21 lakh |
| Full renovation | Strip-out, new plumbing and wiring, flooring, bathrooms, kitchen, ceiling, painting | ₹1,500 – ₹2,500+ | ₹9 – ₹15 lakh+ | ₹15 – ₹25 lakh+ | ₹21 – ₹35 lakh+ |
The kitchen and bathrooms take the largest share of most budgets, followed by flooring and electrical work. Furniture, appliances and loose décor are extra. Our home renovation page explains how each level is priced.
How Long a Flat Renovation Takes
| Level | Typical time | Can you stay in the flat? |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh | 2–3 weeks | Often yes, room by room |
| Mid-level | 4–8 weeks | Possible but hard; at least one bathroom and the kitchen will be out of use at times |
| Full renovation | 8–12 weeks | Plan to move out |
Add one to two weeks before the start for design, the quote and society approval. Society working hours, which often stop noisy work in the afternoon and on Sundays, affect the schedule more than in an independent house.
Society Approval: What You Usually Need
Rules differ between associations, so read your bye-laws first. Most Bangalore apartment societies ask for:
- A written application to the association describing the work, the rooms involved and the start and end dates.
- Contractor details and a list of workers, often with ID copies, for security.
- A refundable deposit against damage to common areas, in some societies.
- Agreed working hours for noisy work such as demolition and drilling.
- A plan for lift use and debris: lift lining, corridor protection and when debris is taken out.
- Separate approval for structural or plumbing changes, which can take longer and may need a drawing or an engineer’s note.
Many societies take one to two weeks to approve routine work. We prepare the work description, the schedule and the contractor details for your application, and follow the rules on site.
Working in an Apartment: What We Handle
Protecting common areas: lift lining, corridor floor protection and daily cleaning.
Debris removal: bagged and taken out regularly, never left in corridors.
No structural changes: we do not remove load-bearing walls or columns in apartments.
Waterproofing first: every bathroom we redo is waterproofed and flood-tested, so you don’t create a leak for the flat below. If you only have a leak, see bathroom leakage repair.
Neighbour-friendly scheduling: demolition and drilling are grouped into the permitted hours.
Renovating an Old Flat (15–25 Years)
Older Bangalore flats often share the same problems: galvanised iron pipes that rust and leak inside walls, bathroom waterproofing that has failed, too few sockets on old wiring, and mosaic or old tile floors.
We check these at the site visit so they are included in the quote rather than found halfway through. Hollow-sounding floors, damp walls near bathrooms and a distribution board without proper earthing are the usual warning signs.
Our Process
Site visit
We inspect the flat, check the society rules and discuss your plan.
Design and itemised quote
Layouts and 3D views for kitchens and interiors, and an itemised bill of quantities.
Approvals and schedule
Society paperwork and a room-by-room schedule.
Execution
Demolition, plumbing and electrical, waterproofing, flooring, carpentry, painting.
Cleaning and handover
Post-renovation cleaning and a snag-list walkthrough.
See photos of completed Stylfixx projects in our project gallery.