A shop turned into a home
A shop does not become a home just because partitions go up: it needs clear height, minimum floor areas, ventilation and natural light in the habitable rooms and, depending on the case, a favourable report from the council.
- 48 m²
- Floor area
- 5 months including permits
- Actual duration
- 0 €
- Free site visit
- ★ 5,0
- Google · 13
The starting point
What we found
Converting a ground-floor commercial unit into a home: first we check whether the change of use is viable under municipal rules and habitability standards, and only then design the works. The paperwork weighs as much as the building work in the overall programme.
What we did
The work, step by step
- 01Habitability checked first: clear height, floor area, ventilation and daylight
- 02A planning enquiry before spending on design, to establish whether the use is admissible
- 03Technical design and licence application, with the documentation the municipality requires
- 04Openings to the street and courtyard resolved to meet the required daylight
- 05Insulation of the ground-bearing floor and damp treatment before any finishes
- 06New services sized for a dwelling, not for a shop
- 07Habitability certificate and utility connections on completion
Outcome
How it ended
The space ends up registered and equipped as a dwelling, with the paperwork in order. This case has no site photographs.
Frequently asked
About this project
Itemised work with brands and quantities, a programme with a delivery date, a payment schedule and what is not included. If something changes during the works, it is agreed in writing before it is carried out.
We do. We prepare the technical documentation and the municipal permit the work requires, and the paperwork the residents association needs when shared elements are involved.
5 months including permits, over 48 m². The timescale was signed into the quote and it held.
Yes. The site visit is free and the fixed quote is issued in writing within 48 hours, with timescale and payment schedule included. If you are abroad we send a weekly photo report and a video walkthrough, and we handle permits, the cédula de habitabilidad and any approval the owners association needs.
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What clients say after their renovation
Rated 5.0 from 14 Google reviews. All real, from real projects.
★★★★★
“Doy un 10 la verdad con el servicio que me han prestado en una reforma de un piso en Barcelona capital, gente muy seria y responsable, gracias.”
Araks SahakyanJuly 2026
★★★★★
“Quedé encantada con la atención y la calidad del trabajo. Se nota que cuidan los detalles y cumplen con lo que prometen.”
Ana RiveraApril 2026
★★★★★
“Servicio muy profesional. Me explicaron todo con claridad y el trabajo quedó perfecto.”
Ana AlemanMarch 2026
★★★★★
“Si estas buscando profesionales responsables para hacer tu reforma, es el lugar indicado. Especializados en reformas integrales con la mejor atención personalizada. 100% recomendados.”
Daniel GarganoFebruary 2026
★★★★★
“Muy buen trabajo, ha realizado un trabajo muy profesional, ha cumplido en plazo y en calidad.”
Francisco PiñeirosAugust 2025
★★★★★
“Muy buenos profesionales, con excelente resultado.”
Esther DiezJune 2026