Renovation of older flats in Ciutat Vella.
We replace lead pipes, old wiring and loose plaster in period flats in Ciutat Vella, and restore encaustic tile floors, cornices and high ceilings.
5/5 · Google reviewsWhen does an older flat need renovating?
- Lead or iron water pipes
- Cloth-covered or unearthed wiring
- Damp and stains on the ceilings
- Cracks or crumbling plaster
What renovating an older flat includes
-
Condition survey
We check beams, ceilings, damp and installations before preparing the quote.
-
Lead-free plumbing
Lead or iron pipes replaced with multilayer pipe, plus new waste pipes.
-
Electrics from scratch
New wiring, consumer unit and earthing to REBT standards.
-
Sound walls and ceilings
Loose plaster removed, cracks repaired and walls freshly plastered.
-
Original features
We restore encaustic tile floors, cornices or exposed beams where possible.
-
Insulation and comfort
Windows, insulation and heating or cooling for a more efficient flat.
Recent work
Renovating a flat with history in Ciutat Vella
In areas such as El Barri Gòtic and El Raval flats often still have lead pipes up to the meter and cloth-covered wiring with no earth. Replacing them means cutting chases in old walls, so we plan the work with the owners' association and keep to its hours.
If opening a ceiling or floor in areas such as Sant Pere, Santa Caterina and La Ribera reveals a damaged beam, we stop, show it to you and give you a written assessment before carrying on. Reinforcement uses steel sections or whatever method suits that floor structure.
On the visit we survey the flat and then send a detailed written quote; the site manager protects what is being kept and leaves everything clean. We also renovate in nearby areas: Eixample, Sants-Montjuïc and Sant Martí.
Get a quote for renovating your older flat
Frequently asked questions
01Renovation of older flats in Ciutat Vella: which areas do you cover?
We do this work in Ciutat Vella, in areas such as El Barri Gòtic, El Raval, Sant Pere, Santa Caterina, La Ribera and La Barceloneta, and also nearby: Eixample, Sants-Montjuïc and Sant Martí. Before starting we visit the property and prepare a detailed written quote.
02Can the original encaustic tile floor be kept?
In many cases, yes. We assess it during the visit: if the tiles are sound they are cleaned, loose ones are relaid and the floor is polished; if not, they can be reused in a single room.
03What happens if surprises turn up when walls or ceilings are opened?
It is common in an older flat. We check everything visible before quoting and, if something hidden appears, such as a damaged beam, we show it to you and add it to the written quote before carrying on.
About us
High-quality renovations in Ciutat Vella, with deadlines that are met.
We renovate flats and houses with clear planning, close follow-up and attention to every detail.
- Initial visit with no obligation
- Detailed and accurate estimate
- Follow-up until the work is finished
We work in Ciutat Vella and the surrounding area
Reformas Romero-Vera is a renovation company working in Barcelona: Ciutat Vella (Barcelonès, province of Barcelona) and specialising in renovation of older flats. We do this work in flats, houses and shops in every neighbourhood, with a prior visit and a detailed estimate with no obligation.
- Company
- Reformas Romero-Vera
- Service
- Renovation of older flats
- Area
- Barcelona: Ciutat Vella · Barcelonès, province of Barcelona
- Postcode
- 08001, 08002, 08003
- Visit and estimate
- No obligation, in writing
- Phone
- +34 658 09 40 37 · WhatsApp +34 662 04 02 34
We also work in Eixample, Sants-Montjuïc and Sant Martí.
Neighbourhoods
- El Barri Gòtic
- El Raval
- Sant Pere
- Santa Caterina
- La Ribera
- La Barceloneta
Main streets and avenues
- La Rambla
- Via Laietana
- Carrer de Ferran
- Carrer de Jaume I
- Carrer de la Princesa
- Carrer de Montcada
- Carrer de l'Hospital
- Carrer del Carme
- Rambla del Raval
- Carrer de Sant Pau
- Passeig de Joan de Borbó
Does your older flat need a thorough renovation?
Send us a few photos on WhatsApp or get a quote, and we will tell you what we would check first during the visit.