Rigor Guides
Preparing a project with information
Practical guides for anyone planning a renovation or a refurbishment. No promises and no invented prices: only what is useful to know before deciding.
Rigor Guides · Costs
How much does it cost to renovate an apartment?
What makes renovation costs vary, and why two apartments of the same size can be quoted very differently.
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Rigor Guides · Process
Turnkey renovation: what should be included?
What a turnkey project actually means, how the scope is defined and what should be agreed before work starts.
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Rigor Guides · Quotes
How to compare two construction quotes
A practical method for comparing proposals beyond the final figure: scope, quantities, exclusions and responsibilities.
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Rigor Guides · Decision
What to check before hiring a renovation company
Documents, written scope, communication and change management: what to confirm before signing.
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Rigor Guides · Timelines
How long does it take to renovate an apartment?
The variables that determine how long a project takes, and why planning before the start is decisive.
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Rigor Guides · Quotes
What should a renovation quote include?
The structure of a clear quote: sections, quantities, materials, exclusions, VAT, validity and the change procedure.
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The Rigor Guides are written and reviewed by Rigor Construções. We only publish information we can stand behind: we do not state prices, timelines or guarantees that depend on a specific site assessment. Each guide shows its publication and last update dates, and is revised whenever practice or applicable legislation changes.
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