Pula to Umag · all of Istria
Full-service
home renovation
in Istria
Istria Renovation helps foreign owners renovate, repair and look after their houses and apartments in Istria — with one English-speaking contact, a clear estimate up front and photo updates while you are away.
- English-speaking contact
- All of Istria
- Photo updates while you're abroad
What we do
Complete renovation solutions
From a single bathroom to a whole stone house, we bring in the right trades from our local network and run the job for you — so you deal with one person, in your language.
Houses and apartmentsHouse renovation
From a tired apartment in Pula to an old family house inland: one contact person coordinates the right trades for each stage of your renovation.
- One English-speaking contact for the whole job
- Rough price range from your photos first
- Regular photo updates while you are away
Tiles, plumbing, waterproofingBathroom renovation
A new bathroom from bare walls to the last silicone joint: plumbing, waterproofing, tiles and fittings, with each trade booked in the right order.
- Plumber, tiler and electrician in the right order
- Moisture-resistant boards and proper waterproofing
- Durable choices for holiday rentals
Floors, walls, repairsTiling
Floor and wall tiles, large-format tiles, terraces and small repairs: an experienced tiler from our network, organised and checked for you.
- Floors, walls, kitchens and bathrooms
- Large-format tiles laid with levelling systems
- Small repairs and re-grouting too
Partitions, ceilings, liningsDrywall & ceilings
New partition walls, suspended ceilings, wall linings and repairs in drywall: a quick, clean way to change a layout or hide pipes and cables.
- Partitions and new rooms without heavy building work
- Suspended ceilings with space for lights and cables
- Moisture-resistant boards for bathrooms
Houses, apartments, rentalsPainting
Fresh walls for a house, an apartment or a rental before the season: careful preparation, plaster repairs and paint that suits the coastal climate.
- Plaster repairs and preparation included
- Paints chosen for damp, salt and sun
- Timed around your rental calendar
Laminate, skirting, preparationLaminate & floors
New laminate floors with matching skirting: old flooring removed, the base checked and levelled, and a clean finish around doors and corners.
- Old floor removed and base levelled
- Laminate with underlay and matching skirting
- Tiles and other floors through our network
Repairs, pipes, water heatersPlumbing
From a dripping tap or a running toilet to new pipes for a bathroom: a plumber from our network, organised for you even when you are not there.
- Small repairs: taps, toilets, siphons, leaks
- New pipes for bathrooms and kitchens
- Water heaters and limescale problems
Sockets, lighting, rewiringElectrical work
From a dead socket to new lighting or an upgrade of old wiring: we send a qualified electrician from our network and keep you updated while you are abroad.
- Work done by qualified electricians
- Photo updates if you are away
- Fits in with the rest of your renovation
PVC windows, reveals, netsWindows & doors
New PVC windows and doors fitted properly, with the reveals plastered and painted and mosquito nets where you want them. We arrange it while you are abroad.
- Windows and doors fitted and finished
- Reveals repaired, nets added
- One contact for the whole job
Installation, wardrobes, customKitchens & furniture
We install kitchens and assemble furniture, from IKEA to made-to-measure wardrobes, and coordinate the plumber and electrician so the kitchen actually works on day one.
- Kitchens fitted, worktops cut
- IKEA and flat-pack assembly
- Custom furniture for odd spaces
Maintenance, pre-season, repairsHoliday homes
Pre-season preparation, repairs between guests and help when something breaks in the middle of the season. One contact who knows your house, with photos after every visit.
- Pre-season checks and repairs
- Help when something breaks
- Photos after every visit
Garden care, clearing, repairsGarden & outdoor
Mowing, hedge trimming, clearing an overgrown plot and taking the green waste away, plus small repairs to steps and walls outside. Organised while you are abroad.
- Mowing, trimming, clearing
- Green waste taken away
- Small outdoor repairs
Strip-out, rubble, bulky wasteDemolition & waste
Old tiles, a worn-out bathroom, a kitchen, partition walls or a house full of old furniture: we take it out, load it and take it away, so the renovation can start on a clean site.
- Strip-outs before renovation
- Rubble loaded and taken away
- Bulky waste and old furniture
Small moves, van with driverMoving & transport
A van with driver for small moves, furniture deliveries and heavy items, with people to carry, take apart and reassemble. Within Istria, arranged on WhatsApp.
- Van with driver
- Carrying and heavy items
- Furniture taken apart and reassembled
About Istria Renovation
Run by locals.
Built for owners abroad.
We are the team behind majstor-pula.com, the handyman service in Pula. Foreign owners kept calling us for bigger jobs — so we built a service around how they actually live: far away, on a schedule, in another language.
For every job we bring in the right people from our network: tilers, plumbers, electricians, drywall and painting crews. You get one contact person who speaks English, a clear estimate before work starts, and photos of the progress until the keys are back in your hands.
How it works
Renovating from abroad, step by step
Send photos
Send a few photos or a short video on WhatsApp and tell us what you'd like to change.
Rough estimate
We reply with a realistic price range and the next steps, before anyone drives out.
Visit & written quote
We look at the property, measure, and send a written quote with what is and isn't included.
Work & photo updates
The right trades do the work; you get regular photos until handover.
Project work
Built in Istria.
Proven on site.
A look at real jobs from our team — drywall, tiling, bathrooms, kitchens and finished apartments.
More project photos
More work from our sites
Swipe through more photos from renovations in Pula and around Istria.
Guides
Renovating in Istria: guides for owners
Practical, honest guides on Istrian houses, costs, permits, timing and looking after a holiday home.
Working with tradesmen in Croatia: tips for foreigners
Communication, deposits, invoices, your OIB, realistic timelines and managing work from abroad: practical tips for hiring tradesmen in Istria.
Types of Houses in Istria: A Guide for Foreign Buyers
Stone farmhouse, old-town house, 1980s family house or newer villa? What each type of Istrian house means for renovation work, budget and timing.
How long does a renovation take in Istria?
Realistic time ranges for a bathroom, an apartment and a whole house in Istria, and the usual reasons projects run late.
Do You Need a Permit to Renovate in Croatia? A General Guide
What usually needs a permit when you renovate a house in Croatia, what usually doesn't, and why old towns and protected areas have extra rules.
How Much Does a Renovation Cost in Istria in 2026?
Rough renovation cost ranges per m² in Istria for 2026, including VAT, what really drives the price, and how to check a quote before you sign.
Renovating an Istrian Stone House: What to Expect
Walls, roof, damp, lime plaster, windows and services: a practical guide to renovating an old stone house in Istria without ruining what makes it special.
Start your project
Ready to talk renovation?
Whether it's a bathroom, a full renovation or getting a holiday home ready for the season, send us the details and we'll suggest the right way forward.
WhatsApp+385 97 741 1911 Call or WhatsApp+385 97 741 1911 E-mailinfo@istriarenovation.com