Receiving the keys to a new apartment marks the start of preparation, rather than a reason to order finishes immediately. Plan a new-build renovation in Odesa around everyday use: who will live there, where furniture and appliances will go, and what the developer has already installed. This guide takes you from the first inspection to moving in, with a clear outcome for each stage.
1. Inspect the apartment and record its condition
Compare the actual specification with the developer’s documents. Inspect windows, doors, walls, floors and accessible utility connections. Photograph visible damage, signs of moisture and areas that need clarification. Record meter readings and the locations of incoming services. Have qualified specialists check the electrical installation and other building systems.
Before materials arrive, ask building management about contractor access, lift use, waste removal and permitted hours for noisy work. The outcome is a documented list of issues and clear practical arrangements for the renovation.
2. Agree the layout, furniture and equipment
Position the kitchen, wardrobes, beds and workspaces on a measured plan. Include appliance dimensions, door swings and circulation space. Then agree the locations of sockets, switches, lighting and plumbing fixtures. Even neatly installed connections can be inconvenient if they are designed without reference to furniture.
Discuss changes to partitions and building systems with a designer or relevant specialist first, and obtain any necessary approvals. Do not begin demolition from a sketch alone. Keep an agreed set of dimensioned drawings with clear revision dates.
3. Prepare the estimate and programme
Separate labour, preparation materials, finishes, equipment and logistical costs in the estimate. Account for deliveries, carrying materials upstairs, waste removal and protection of shared areas. Compare contractors using the same scope and units of measurement.
Agree how additional work will be approved before it starts. Allow for deliveries and drying or curing periods: these depend on the product, layer thickness and site conditions. A reliable completion date requires an inspection and a defined scope, rather than a universal promise for every apartment.
4. Complete services and preparation work
Carry out preparation, required partitions and utility installation according to the agreed drawings. Specialists should check the work before it is concealed. Keep photographs showing service routes in each room, together with inspection records. These will help with future maintenance.
Next, prepare the surfaces for finishing. The order of plastering, screed installation and related tasks depends on the specified solutions. Move to the next stage when the substrate is ready and the manufacturer’s requirements are met, rather than solely because a calendar date has arrived.
5. Install finishes and fittings
Approve colour samples, tile layouts, floor levels and transitions before installation. Protect completed surfaces. Measure for fitted furniture at the appropriate stage, using the room’s final dimensions. Coordinate doors, sanitaryware, lighting and furniture installation with the remaining work to avoid damaging finished areas.
6. Inspect the result before moving in
- Inspect finishes, joints and junctions under normal working lighting.
- Check windows, doors and drawers, and access to serviceable components.
- Ask specialists to demonstrate lighting, plumbing and installed equipment.
- Record outstanding issues, responsibilities and agreed correction dates.
- Collect drawings, manuals, inspection records and the agreed warranty terms.
Plan the move after dusty work is complete, significant issues are resolved and the apartment is cleaned. To prepare for your renovation, gather a floor plan, photographs of its current condition and your requirements for finishes and equipment.
Explore our completed projects, read about the sequence of preparation and finishing work, or discuss your apartment with the Уровень Ремонта team.