Apartment renovation in Marche-en-Famenne

Space optimization and room redistribution

In many apartments in Marcheois built a few decades ago, the rooms are often too compartmentalized. The current trend is towards openness to gain brightness and a sense of volume. We intervene to demolish non-load-bearing walls and create fluid living spaces.

Open kitchen and play of light

Imagine an open kitchen leading into the living room, separated by a friendly central island or an elegant glass partition. This radically changes the perception of your apartment. We study the flow of movement so that every square meter is fully utilized. The integration of custom storage — built-in wardrobes, wall libraries — frees up floor space without sacrificing comfort.

Lighting plays a fundamental role, especially in apartments where the natural light is sometimes limited to one side of the facade. We use architectural solutions such as glass transoms above doors or mirror arrangements to circulate light to the heart of the home. Replacing old latches and installing new high-performance frames completes this transformation.

Finishes and material choices: Aesthetics in the service of comfort

Floor coverings according to the use of each room

The choice of materials must be consistent with the use of each room. For passage areas and wet rooms, we recommend large-format tiles or high-resistance vinyl flooring (LVT), which are easy to maintain. For the living room and bedrooms, semi-solid parquet provides a warmth that few materials can match.

Careful finishes for a remarkable result

We take care in the installation of baseboards and the connections with the frames for a clean finish. Our painters methodically prepare the surfaces — coating and smoothing — before applying quality paints, often in light tones to visually enlarge the rooms. Smart thermostats, recessed sockets, impeccable ceiling finishes: these are the details that elevate a renovation from good to remarkable.

Grants, 6% VAT and budget estimation

Reduced VAT at 6% for buildings over 10 years old

Renovating your apartment in Marche-en-Famenne represents a cost, but it is also an investment that sustainably increases the value of your property. The advantage of the 6% rate on work carried out by a professional represents a direct saving compared to purchasing materials at full rate from a large store — a difference that is felt from the first invoice.

Walloon grants for renovation and energy

In Wallonia, grants for renovation and energy are also available, particularly for floor insulation or the replacement of exterior joinery. We help you navigate these aids to optimize your financing plan.

Estimate your budget before the visit

To get a first idea of the necessary budget, we invite you to use our online tool: apartment renovation price estimation in Belgium. This will allow you to set your priorities before the visit from our team.

Why choose Avenir Rénovations in Marche?

Knowledge of the urban fabric and local property managers

Our knowledge of the urban fabric of Marche and the requirements of local property managers is a concrete asset. We operate throughout the greater Marche area, including Aye, Hargimont, On, as well as neighboring municipalities such as Rochefort, Ciney, or Hotton.

A single point of contact, no surprise pricing

By entrusting us with your project, you choose a single point of contact. Our Marche artisans coordinate all trades, adhere to the announced deadlines, and control quality at every stage. No coordination stress, no unpleasant surprises on pricing.

Common Issues and Our Solutions

Shared technical columns that cannot be moved

In many commercial buildings from the 1970s to 1990s, waste water columns, ventilation ducts, or downpipes run through apartments in a way that is impractical for modern room redistribution. These elements are part of the co-ownership: moving them would require the agreement of all co-owners and work on neighboring units. We integrate the fixed locations of technical columns from the design phase to propose a realistic redistribution plan that optimizes the available volume without conflicts with the co-ownership.

Insufficient acoustic insulation between apartments

The floors of old buildings in Marche-en-Famenne, often made of concrete slabs without acoustic treatment, easily transmit impact noise from the neighbor above. Simply laying new tiles or flooring over the existing ones does not solve the problem if the underlay is not suitable. We implement a resilient pedestal floor system or install a floating slab with high-performance acoustic underlay, significantly reducing impact noise. For airborne noise, a decoupled false ceiling with rock wool complements the system.

Restricted logistical access in co-ownership

Removing tons of debris from an apartment located on the third floor of a building without a freight elevator is a real challenge that many owners underestimate. Poor organization leads to damage to common areas and neighbor disputes. Our specialists systematically plan logistical access before the start of the project: renting an external lift if the configuration allows, positioning a dumpster in agreement with the municipality, rotating teams to avoid congestion in the hallways. Respecting neighbors is not an option, it is a requirement of our working method.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need the co-ownership's agreement before renovating your apartment in Marche-en-Famenne?

It depends on the nature of the work. Modifications affecting common areas — facade, stairwell, shared technical columns — require approval from the general assembly of co-owners. For work strictly within your private lot, the agreement of the property manager may suffice. Avenir Rénovations assists you in these procedures and contacts the property manager as soon as the project preparation phase begins.

How to manage debris removal in a co-owned building?

This is one of the major logistical challenges of a renovation project in an apartment. We work in phases to avoid the accumulation of materials in common areas, and we systematically protect the lobbies, elevators, and staircases before each intervention. Debris removal is planned quickly to free up spaces and maintain good neighborly relations.

Can you move or demolish partitions in a co-owned apartment?

Yes, provided that the partitions in question are non-load-bearing and located within your private area. Our teams conduct a preliminary technical visit to identify the nature of the walls and ensure that no technical column (waste chute, chimney, water columns) is located in the walls to be demolished. We present you with a redistribution plan before the start of the project.

Does the 6% VAT also apply to work in an apartment?

Yes, as long as the building is over 10 years old, this reduced rate of 6% applies to renovation work carried out by a professional. This is a significant tax advantage compared to purchasing materials at full rate from a large store, which often makes hiring a contractor financially more appealing.

Do you want to renovate your apartment in Marche-en-Famenne?

Contact us today for a personalized study of your project. Our team takes care of every co-ownership constraint — from the property manager to the neighbors on the same floor — so you only have to manage one thing: choosing your finishes.