Real cost ranges for Medellín, Colombia, priced in COP. Every row is what homeowners actually spend across the scope spectrum — the low end is a pull-and-replace on the existing footprint, the high end is a full custom build with premium finishes.
~1 min readUpdated 19 Apr 2026
Cabinets, counters, appliances, and plumbing/electrical updates drive the range. The top of the band reflects full layout changes and premium finishes; the bottom holds for pull-and-replace scopes on the existing footprint.
Scope yours with Baily in MedellínTile, fixtures, and waterproofing are the big drivers. Primary and ensuite bathrooms with walk-in showers or freestanding tubs sit near the top of the band; hall baths come in closer to the bottom.
Scope yours with Baily in MedellínDetached units and garage conversions vary most by square footage, foundation type, and utility runs. Where local law does not recognize ADUs, this row maps to the nearest annex / granny-flat / laneway equivalent.
Scope yours with Baily in MedellínWhole-home scope covers all trades plus permitting, structural, MEP, and finishes. Historic properties, listed buildings, and seismic-retrofit markets sit well above the median.
Scope yours with Baily in MedellínMaterial choice (asphalt shingle, tile, standing-seam metal, membrane) dominates the range. Pitch, access, and city-specific wind/fire codes add the rest.
Scope yours with Baily in MedellínComposite decking, hardwood, pavers, and concrete slab are the main price bands. Elevated decks and outdoor-kitchen integrations push the high end.
Scope yours with Baily in MedellínFraming, insulation, egress windows, and waterproofing move together. Adding a bathroom or full kitchen pushes the cost well above the base finish scope.
Scope yours with Baily in MedellínGunite, vinyl-liner, and fiberglass each have distinct price bands. Spa integration, water features, and decking lift the top of the range.
Scope yours with Baily in MedellínPrep work (siding repair, pressure wash, priming) is the hidden driver. Coastal and high-UV markets use specialty coatings that cost more but last longer.
Scope yours with Baily in MedellínHardwood, LVP, tile, and stone span a wide range. Subfloor repair and leveling for old construction add meaningful cost on top of the finish material.
Scope yours with Baily in MedellínPregúntele a Baily por su remodelación en Medellín y no va a terminar atendiendo a doce constructores que encontraron su teléfono pagando por el lead. Medellín es uno de los mercados residenciales más dinámicos de Colombia y un destino creciente para expatriados, nómadas digitales y colombianos retornados — un contexto en el que plataformas como Hacelo, GetYourLead y Habitissimo ahora mismo siguen operando el modelo de difusión del pedido a muchos constructores simultáneamente, y donde ese modelo se quiebra en un parque inmobiliario que exige conocimiento específico del Reglamento Colombiano de Construcción Sismo Resistente NSR-10, del POT Medellín 2014, del Registro Único de Proponentes (RUP) y de la matrícula profesional del responsable técnico. Baily mantiene todo ese contexto y conecta a cada propietario con un único constructor medellinense verificado, inscrito en el RUP cuando aplica, afiliado a Camacol Antioquia, con responsable técnico matriculado, y con experiencia comprobada en la tipología y el barrio donde está su propiedad. Un profesional. No doce llamadas. Alguien que ya conoció al curador urbano de su zona, que sabe qué va a objetar la comisión de copropiedad de su edificio, y que acompaña la obra hasta la entrega.
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