Full home renovation in Tenerife: real 2026 prices

Price per m² in Tenerife

A full renovation in Tenerife costs between €500 and €1,500 per square metre, depending on finish quality. An 80 m² flat means €40,000-€120,000 turnkey.

Basic tier (€500-700/m²): paint, laminate flooring, functional kitchen and bathroom. Mid tier (€700-1,000/m²): porcelain tiles, island kitchen, walk-in shower, air conditioning. High tier (€1,000-1,500/m²): Italian materials, home automation, bespoke kitchen, marble bathrooms.

Cost breakdown (80 m² flat, mid tier)

Demolition and disposal: €3,000-5,000. Masonry: €6,000-10,000. Plumbing: €4,000-6,000. Electrical with certificate: €4,500-7,000. Plasterboard and insulation: €3,000-5,000. Tiling and flooring: €8,000-15,000. Kitchen (no appliances): €6,000-12,000. Full bathroom: €5,000-8,000. Painting: €2,500-4,000. Interior carpentry: €2,000-4,000.

In the south (Adeje, Arona, Los Cristianos) prices are 5-10% higher due to tourist demand. The north (La Laguna, Puerto de la Cruz) is more stable.

Realistic timeline

An 80 m² flat takes 8-14 weeks depending on scope. Kitchen and bathroom are the longest items (3-4 weeks each). Ordering all materials before starting avoids delays from stock-outs on the islands.

Checklist before signing

1) Itemised quote, not opaque lump sum. 2) Written schedule with start and end dates. 3) Milestone payments (max 30% start, 40% mid, 30% end). 4) Company liability insurance. 5) Minimum 1-year workmanship warranty. 6) Legal invoice with IGIC broken out. 7) Building permit or responsible declaration as required.

What drives the price up

Moving drains: +€1,500-3,000. Replacing the full electrical system: mandatory if older than 25 years. Ducted air conditioning: +€4,000-7,000 vs split units. Imported flooring (parquet or Italian porcelain): +30-50%. Removing load-bearing walls requires an architect's project.