Full renovation of chalets and penthouses in Andorra with mountain-grade thermal performance and high-end finishes. Design, comú permits and construction with one point of contact.
Andorra attracts high-net-worth residents drawn by tax and quality of life, who then meet an uneven building stock: plenty of 1980s and 90s chalets with poor envelopes and plenty of new penthouses with standard finishes.
Mountain projects cannot be solved with coastal criteria: insulation, thermal bridges, snow loads on roofs, fireplaces and heat-recovery ventilation define both comfort and the energy bill.
These four points separate a renovation that performs all winter from one that fails at the first storm.
Continuous insulation, thermally broken joinery and triple glazing. It is the highest-return investment in Andorra and the biggest driver of real comfort.
Snow loads, snow guards, drainage and protected access: any extension or rooflight must be justified structurally and constructively.
Underfloor heating, aerothermal systems and heat-recovery ventilation, essential in very airtight homes to avoid condensation.
Snow months restrict external work and logistics. Works are phased with external stages in spring and summer and interiors in winter.
Permits are processed by the relevant comú — Andorra la Vella, Escaldes-Engordany, La Massana, Ordino, Encamp — each with its own ordinances and timelines.
Documentation must be signed by a technician licensed in the Principality; we coordinate with a local architect for the whole administrative phase.
In apartment buildings, any work on the façade, terrace or risers requires prior approval from the community.
Andorra is outside the EU customs union: European furniture and materials require customs clearance, with a lead time and cost we build into the budget.
Design, envelope, services, bespoke joinery and complete dressing, driven by high thermal performance.
Renovation with terrace, fireplace and view control, optimising usable area and storage.
Replacing the developer's finish package with our own specification before execution.
Furniture, textiles, decorative lighting and art, with logistics and customs clearance handled by the studio.
Construction ranges (excluding fees and furniture) for full renovation in the Principality. Mountain thermal standards set the price floor above mainland Spain.
| Level | €/sqm build | 180 sqm penthouse | 400 sqm chalet |
|---|---|---|---|
| High end | 1,900 – 2,700 | €342,000 – €486,000 | €760,000 – €1,080,000 |
| High end plus | 2,700 – 3,600 | €486,000 – €648,000 | €1,080,000 – €1,440,000 |
| Ultra | from 3,600 | from €648,000 | from €1,440,000 |
Studio fees 8–12 % of construction. Importing furniture and materials from the EU adds customs clearance and lead time, budgeted separately.
Between €1,900 and €2,700 per sqm of construction at high-end level and from €3,600 per sqm at ultra level. Mountain thermal standards — continuous insulation, triple glazing, aerothermal systems and heat-recovery ventilation — raise the price floor versus mainland Spain.
The permit is processed by the relevant comú with documentation signed by a technician licensed in the Principality. We coordinate the entire administrative phase and site supervision with a local architect.
Yes, but it requires customs clearance. We plan for it from the start: consolidating shipments, documenting value and lead time, and including the cost in the budget so it never appears as a surprise at handover.
Interior work, yes; roof, façade and external landscaping are scheduled for spring and summer. Phasing is what stops snow from halting the entire project.
Frequently. We run the works with regular documented reporting and decisions agreed by video call, in Spanish, English and French.
Tell us about the chalet or penthouse you want to renovate and we'll come back with an investment range and a schedule that accounts for the Andorran winter.
Same team, same site supervision and the same standards in every destination.