Blog about apartment renovation in Batumi
Practical articles from Level Up engineers and site managers: how to oversee a renovation remotely from any country, protect your apartment from Batumi's humid coastal climate, choose materials that will last, and avoid the common mistakes of renovating in Georgia. Only hands-on experience from real projects — no recycled internet theory.
How much an apartment renovation in Batumi costs in 2026
Apartment renovation prices in Batumi in 2026 from a site supervisor's practice: 800–1000 GEL per m² for rental, 1500–1850 GEL for yourself, total renovation budget 30–40% of the apartment's price. Estimate breakdown 40/50/10, real cases at 35, 79 and 85 m², price seasonality, material lifting and waste removal, an 11 000 GEL saving on appliances.
Custom kitchens and kitchen renovation in Batumi: timelines, materials, prices
A practical guide to ordering a kitchen in Batumi: when to launch the project, where to buy materials and hardware, how long production takes, kitchen and wardrobe prices, and which appliances to choose for rental and for yourself.
Renovating an apartment for short-term rental in Batumi: what pays back and what breaks
A Level Up site supervisor on how to renovate an apartment for short-term rental in Batumi: durable materials, washable surfaces, mandatory air conditioning, sensible plumbing, and why a white sofa is a bad idea.
Apartment design project in Batumi: when it actually saves money
An apartment design project in Batumi saves money: a redo costs more than working to plan. The article covers what's in the project (8 documents), real situations where it paid back, timelines of 10–14 days and a cost of 1800–2400 GEL for a 40 m² apartment.
Which floor to choose for a Batumi apartment: porcelain stoneware, laminate and underfloor heating
A Level Up site supervisor breaks down floor choices for a Batumi apartment — porcelain stoneware in the bathroom, parquet and laminate in living rooms, underfloor heating as climate control, prices for materials and works, and why carpet and SPC vinyl don't suit Batumi.
Electrical wiring in a Batumi new build: what to put in the walls and the consumer unit
How to do electrics in a Batumi new build: why the developer's wiring needs to be redone, where you absolutely have to install an RCD, why you need a voltage stabilizer, which sockets go on the balcony. A case from Level Up's practice: a 700 GEL consumer unit versus a burned Mac and fridge totalling 12 000 GEL.
Energy-efficient apartment renovation in Batumi: windows, insulation, dehumidification and HVAC
The main goal in Batumi isn't to keep heat in winter — it's to control humidity year-round. Windows, XPS insulation from inside, underfloor heating, a dehumidifier and HVAC with a heat-recovery unit.
Apartment renovation from bare frame to turnkey finish in Batumi: stages, timelines and mistakes
The full path from bare frame to turnkey finish in Batumi: stages, realistic timelines of 5–12 months, the main mistakes with screed and plaster, and how to lock everything down in the contract.
Where to buy building materials in Batumi: local suppliers, delivery times and how to compare prices
Modus, Gorgia, Nova and the niche shops of Batumi: what to buy where, how cargo from Tbilisi gets delivered, why you add 7% to the estimate for surprises, and where to find rare items.
Permits and layout changes in Batumi: when you need a project, approval or legalisation
When you need a permit for renovation in Batumi and when you don't: only the facade and load-bearing structures require approval, wet zones and partitions don't. What to bring to City Hall and why a project is needed in any case.
Typical apartment problems in Batumi: damp, mould, condensation and a crooked white-frame finish
Mould, a crooked white-frame finish from the developer and condensation on the windows — three main problems of Batumi apartments. Where they come from, how developers ignore them and what the owner should do.
Waterproofing in Batumi: bathrooms, showers, kitchens and balconies that don't leak
Why Batumi apartments need waterproofing, why tiles fall off without it, how to do it in the bathroom, kitchen and balcony, which materials to use and where to buy them — from 120 to 270 GEL.
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