BudgetApril 20266 min
How a written estimate keeps your renovation on budget
A fixed estimate is not just a number — it is a discipline. Here is how we measure a project so the final price stays within five percent.
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The journal — notes on building & craft
Written on site.
Practical essays on renovation, materials, estimating and building services in Baku. Published in both languages.
MaterialsMarch 20267 min
Choosing materials that age well in Baku's climate
Heat, salt air and hard winters punish the wrong finishes. These are the materials we specify again and again, and why.
ProcessFebruary 20265 min
Why every project starts with measurements, not ideas
Before a single render, we measure. Accurate numbers are the only foundation for an estimate worth trusting.
InspectionJanuary 20266 min
The five most common defects in new Baku apartments
From hidden damp to unsealed pipes, these are the faults our inspectors find most often — and how to check for them.
RenovationDecember 20258 min
What 'turnkey renovation' should actually include
The phrase is used loosely. Here is the honest list of what should be in a turnkey scope, and what often is not.
EngineeringNovember 20255 min
Electrical and plumbing: the work you never see
The most important part of a renovation is buried behind the finish. How we document services before the walls close.