Full apartment renovation in Portal Nou, Barcelona
Historical Restoration and Mediterranean Soul in Portal Nou
Living Craftsmanship: Recovering the Hydraulic Mosaic
Unlike a conventional renovation, in Portal Nou we have carried out exceptional technical restoration work to save the original floors:
- Floor Restoration: In many rooms, it was necessary to lift the original hydraulic mosaic tiles one by one to level the floor structure and put them back, preserving the historical pattern.
- Exposed Wooden Beams: We have removed false ceilings to discover and treat the original wooden beams, returning the home’s stately height and visual warmth.
- Open Spaces: The new layout opens up the home, allowing light to flow from the facade to the heart of the apartment, connecting tradition with modern comfort.
Balance between Tradition and 21st Century Comfort
Behind the beauty of the recovered materials lies a total technical renovation to ensure an efficient and durable home:
- Design Installations: Complete renovation of electricity and plumbing, invisibly integrated so as not to interfere with the aesthetics of the noble materials.
- Invisible Climate Control: High-efficiency systems that guarantee thermal comfort without breaking the visual harmony of the restored ceilings.
- Custom Finishes: A selection of contemporary materials that contrast and highlight the vivid colors of the recovered hydraulic tiles.
“Restoring in Portal Nou has been an exercise in respect. We haven’t just leveled floors and uncovered beams; we have returned dignity to a historical construction so it can be lived with today’s standards.”
Do you want to restore a historical gem in Barcelona?
If you have a property with hydraulic floors, wooden beam ceilings, or old elements that deserve to be rescued, we are specialists in historical building renovations in El Born and Eixample. Request your technical study today.
Complete renovation of an apartment on Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes in Barcelona
⚡ Project Summary (TL;DR):
- Location: Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes (Eixample, Barcelona).
- Type: Comprehensive renovation of a stately apartment.
- Key Highlight: Modernizing systems while preserving high ceilings and spacious rooms.
- Result: An elegant, efficient home blending modern comfort with historical character.
Complete renovation of a 140m2 apartment on Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes in Barcelona, consisting of a change of layout, kitchen, bathrooms, smoothing of walls, painting, parquet flooring, doors, plumbing, electricity, natural gas heating, aluminum carpentry, ducted air conditioning, built-in wardrobes and painting work
The rehabilitation will consist of changing the distribution of the open kitchen to the living room. In addition to renovating the bathrooms, they are going to smooth the walls, paint, parquet and vinyl flooring, new doors, plumbing, electricity, aluminum fusing, air conditioning for ducts and encased cabinets.
“A jewel of early 20th-century architecture is brought back to life”
Do you want to renovate your home in Eixample?
Living on Gran Via requires a perfect balance between the stately character of its buildings and maximum modern comfort. We are specialists in comprehensive renovations in Eixample, transforming classic apartments into cutting-edge homes, optimizing natural light, and guaranteeing impeccable thermal and acoustic insulation.
License and Permit Management: What do you need to renovate in Barcelona?
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- Advantage: Obtained instantly online and free of charge.
Do you only need the Assabentat d’obres?
- Requirement: Requires payment of municipal taxes and the involvement of a **licensed technician** (Architect or Technical Architect) to sign the technical documentation.
| Permit Type | Processing Fee (Approx.) | ICIO Tax (On budget) | Approval Time |
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| Assabentat | Free | €0 (Exempt in most cases) | Immediate |
| Minor Works (Type II) | €60 – €300* | 4% of PEM (Budget) | 1 month (approx.) |
| Major Works | Based on budget | 4% of PEM (Budget) | 3 to 6 months |
| Bags/Containers | ~€12/day per bag | – | Depends on zone (City Center) |
*Fees vary by square footage and district. ICIO is the Tax on Constructions, Installations, and Works.
We understand that bureaucracy can be stressful. Therefore, our technical team assumes full administrative responsibility for your renovation:
- In-house Technical Project: We have licensed architects to draft and sign all necessary blueprints.
- End-to-end Processing: We manage all documentation via the Barcelona City Council Procedures Portal.
- Tax Management: We handle the calculation and payment of the ICIO tax.
- Public Space & Debris: We request permits for containers or waste bags, preventing fines from the City Police (Guardia Urbana).
- ITE Advisory: If your building is old and has a pending Technical Building Inspection (ITE), we ensure the renovation meets all specific requirements.
⚠️ Do you live in a protected building in Barcelona?
Not all renovations in Barcelona follow the same process. If your property is located in a district with high historical value, the Barcelona City Council applies much stricter urban regulations:
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L’Eixample: The district with the most iconic fincas regias and Catalan vaulted ceilings (volta catalana). Any layout modification or restoration of original features usually requires a detailed technical report. - •
Ciutat Vella (Gothic, Raval, Born): Due to the buildings’ age and narrow streets, debris logistics are complex, and structural control is strictly enforced to ensure safety. - •
Gràcia: Many properties are listed as heritage sites. Even simple window replacements may require a specific license if they affect the building’s protected facade.
Expert Tip: Before applying for your Assabentat, we check your property’s Cadastral Reference to confirm if the building has any level of protection (Level A, B, or C). This prevents unexpected fines and administrative delays.
- Owner’s ID/NIE: Copy of both sides.
- Property Deeds or “Nota Simple”: To prove ownership of the property.
- Cadastral Reference: You can find it on your latest IBI (property tax) receipt.
- Latest IBI Receipt: Required to verify census data.
- Signed Authorization: A simple document authorizing A. Barcelona Reformas s.l. to act on your behalf at the Electronic Office.
- Current Floor Plan (if available): Helps our technical team speed up the quote and project.
Planning to renovate and want to avoid legal troubles?
Or if you prefer, Call us now at +34 932 473 304 and one of our technical experts will answer your questions in less than 5 minutes. Your safe renovation starts here!
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