Serbia apartment renovations face inspection risks

Homeowners in Serbia performing unauthorized apartment renovations, such as enclosing terraces or partitioning rooms, face risks of construction inspections and significant costs. Improper material choices or altering a building's appearance can trigger official scrutiny.

For enclosing terraces, PVC joinery is noted as an energy-efficient and cost-effective option for creating heated living spaces, with prices ranging from 120 to 180 euros per square meter. Aluminum is a more elegant but expensive alternative; cold aluminum for weather protection costs approximately 150 euros per square meter, while thermal break aluminum to prevent condensation costs between 200 and over 250 euros per square meter.

When partitioning large rooms into smaller ones, gypsum board systems with mineral wool insulation are a common method, costing between 25 and 40 euros per square meter. Modern glass partitions in aluminum frames, often used in industrial styles, range from 150 to 250 euros per square meter.