Our passion is not only building from scratch but also restoring old stone houses that reside in many of our prefecture’s villages. There are many ways one can restore an old home and on our blog we have extensively talked about house renovations and the possible things to be careful about when restoring an old building.

Stone homes in Crete: Why restoring them. 

For some, old stone homes are a thing of the past, and they believe that restoration of stone homes in Crete has no value to the homeowner. Hopefully, this is a misconception, and most homeowners want at some point to renovate their old stone home to its previous glory. 

When restoring a stone villa or a stone barn you give an endless character to a building that is already (maybe) more than a century old. Architectural design and their traditional folklore elements are what people love on old buildings that desire to restore. The legacy of stone houses is well known worldwide, and many organizations and institutes are geared toward preserving and promoting their significance.

Stone buildings renovation: Respecting and projecting the past.

A stone home restoration for many homeowners is a badge of honor. Many generations of their family have passed through the home, and restoring their family asset is a thing of pride, rather than a business or money endeavor.

Nevertheless, many homeowners in Crete that renovate their buildings in Chania with us have close connections with villages in Crete, and preserving their stone house heritage is a big deal for them.

Having a secondary vacation home is also crucial for them, as Chania mainland’s villages tend to be ideal for summer vacations and relaxing moments. 

Stone homes reconstruction: Upgrading their futures

Many homeowners in Crete prefer renovating an old stone house in Chania rather than buying a luxury stone villa. Stone buildings have the distinct aura that makes them unique, not only architecturally but also functionally, making daily life a more traditional routine.

Fireplaces, old cooking areas, public areas, stoned arches, and occasionally wells or cisterns add to the picturesque and traditional character of an old stone house. It is our passion to protect, and prosper those elements of traditional Cretan architecture as well as add extra value to your old building making it an establishment of extreme beauty, safety, and functionality. 

Stone buildings in Chania: No maintenance needed!

When renovating an old stone building there is another crucial reason that this is a worthwhile attempt. Renovated stone houses require little or no maintenance when it comes to the upholstery and the masonry, as they are ultimately made from rock and stones.

This means that cracks, molds, and wall imperfections are simply nonexistent, thus making your stone house an excellent example of an everlasting building in Crete: Not only fully functional but also cheap and reliable to maintain in the long run, with no problems and hassles along the way!

Our stone house building experience in Chania makes us the number 1 choice for buying or renovating your future stone home! Contact us now and make your home desire a reality!

House and buildings renovations in Crete: Leave it to the professionals. 

Our construction company can handle every restoration and renovation project for your house in Crete: Situated in Chania, and with decades of valuable experience in the construction sector, we can guarantee that we will fully renovate and restore even the most complicated builds and private villas. 

We have already undertaken many building renovations and restorations in Chania and especially in the Apokoronas area in which we have severe expertise, especially in the stone houses sector. 

Working with us you would rest assured that the timetables will be strictly kept, the quality of our builders will be impeccable, and that you will receive a home that is according to your needs and specifications. 

Home restorations in Greece: Watch out for the legal stuff. 

Deciding to renovate a house in Crete has to be one of the decisions that you decide after careful consideration. Moreover, there are plenty of legal papers needed to successfully start your building restoration.

All renovations have to hold a building permit which has to be exact on the sq2 meters as well as on the various spaces that a house may include. In case of any discrepancies, fines or some extra taxes may occur but is crucial that you stick to the laws and comply with any problems that might occur during this procedure. Accordingly,  the worker’s insurance has to be always paid in full in the specific insurance (EFKA) directory. 

In some specific regions of Greece, there are certain rules on what the renovated building should look like on the architectural and design side. There are many preserved areas or areas of cultural and environmental importance that you need to see if includes also the property you wish to renovate. If so, you need to comply with the rules specified in the laws of your region.

Our construction team has expertise in the areas that need exquisite attention when starting your restoration for your home or your future luxury stone villa. 

Don’t skimp on electricity and plumbing.

Renovation of buildings in Greece and Crete are sometimes being carried out by uncertified technicians or the homeowners themselves. However, we advise you not to skimp on those two professions, as they are extremely important for your next renovated home in Crete wellbeing. An old establishment will need severe restoration and alteration of the electrical circuits and sewage/ plumbing facilities and qualified technicians as the ones we can supply to you can save you a lot of money and fuss in the long run. 

Not only that but certain renovation works on your building will also need a signed guarantee of competence by certified personnel. We insist on hiring certified professionals to make sure that your home refurbishment will be legal, reliable, and secure.

Job professions you will need on your home renovation in Crete: A recap

The most crucial practical job professions that you will need on your next house restoration surely are the construction workers, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, and occasionally a gardener for your renovated building lush surroundings.

As for the technical aspects of your house renovation, an architect and a civil engineer are also crucial, as well as a topographer for any misconceptions that may occur with neighbors and the state. A lawyer, a notary, and an accountant will surely come in handy at some stage, so we recommend that you have some in mind as well.

A home renovation is an endless task, whether this is carried out in central Greece or one of our exceptional villages in Chania. 

We, at Kyriakidis Construction, have built and renovated hundreds of homes in Crete. Our expertise, our professionalism, and our happy clients are what denote our superior building quality. We invite you to contact us for a home restoration or a home sale appraisal to own or renovate your dream home in Crete! 

House restoration and renovation in Chania: With our year-long expertise. 

Our construction company has decades of experience in the sector of luxury homes and properties as well as on stone houses and investment opportunities all over Chania and Crete.

A big part of our operations has to do with renovations and restorations of old houses and buildings in the vicinity. Our team’s expertise as well as our continuous experience dating back to 1994 makes us the perfect choice for every building project and home refurbishment in our town!

Home renovation: Money-saving and environmentally friendly.

By restoring or renovating an old house you will start to see immediate results. A home restoration being carried out by professionals, such as our construction company in Chania is capable of reducing the cost of heating- as well as the cost of air conditioning- on your newly refurbished home. A sensible but successful renovation can improve the energy footprint of your house while simultaneously meliorate its energy class by reducing the heating losses. You, thus, can save money from your electricity bills, and also obtain a modern renovated house friendly to the environment and humans.

Especially when it comes to stone houses, on which our construction company in Chania specializes in there is the extra advantage of restoring and promoting our traditional architecture and tradition, something that many territories all over Chania are extremely proud of. 

Renovating stone houses and homes: Give them added value with our construction services! 

Houses in Chania are long ago a serious property asset. Our island’s popularity, the climate of Chania, the endless vacation opportunities, and the increase of tourism have already resulted in an increase in building renovations and restorations, stone buildings, and complexes in Chania. 

By renovating or completing a home construction our construction team is giving an extra added value to your property that might be stable in recent years. Chania is a very popular tourist destination for vacation, as well as for those who want to buy a house or restore a home and we insist that you grasp the opportunity on renovating a home in Chania!

 Full house restoration and investment in Chania.

Our company is also active on investment opportunities in Chania. This sector may also be of interest, as refurbished or newly renovated homes have huge investment potential, a better objective value, and a greater possibility of selling or investing in the future. 

Many of the stone houses that we renovate, reconstruct or refurbish are being used as investment properties in tourism as short-term rentals during the busy summer months of the greek summer. A whole- or partial home renovation can be an ideal choice for those who desire a home improvement or a home investment in various ways. 

Save money with a budget home renovation. 

Many of our respected clients that choose a building restoration – or specifically- a bathroom, kitchen, or room renovation are thinking that this requires a big amount of money for an exceptional result.

This is ultimately a myth, as a house restoration costs way less money compared to a home construction from scratch. By renovating your house in Chania with our construction team you will rest assured that your refurbished home will be beautiful, functional, and safe while saving a crucial amount of money- and time – compared to building or buying a new one. 

Building refurbishments and renovations: A safety matter. 

The island of Crete as well as our country, Greece, sometimes gets some earthquake pulses. This by no means signifies a safety issue, as Greece is generally a seismic country. This fact just proves the need for a safe and antiseismic home in our homeland. An old house renovation or its completion will have a great impact on the building’s overall safety.

By renovating your property,  you will be certain that your assets will remain safe and antiseismic against weather and geological phenomena as our team can guarantee the safety of every construction we build, refurbish or renovate in Chania. 

Call us today for a free appraisal!

A house renovation or repair is something that needs to be starting with strong foundations, reliability, and professionalism. Our construction firm in Chania is capable of warranting your next house renovation. Contact us for a cost estimate as well as for home capabilities and potential analysis. Your dream home in Chania surely awaits you! 

Stone Villas in Crete: A representation of the past.

By owning a stone villa in Crete, or renting a stone villa short term,  our beloved customers feel the essence of the past with the contemporary amenities of the modern era. Judging by architecture, the stone villas we construct have a lot of things in common with buildings of the past. Flared stone arches, lots of small rooms inside, wooden floorings are only some of the key features that reminds us of the past.

A cosy fireplace, a trivet or an andiron typically co-exists in the house. The difference that we offer into those new establishments is the luxury elements. Fine quality materials, ceramic tiles, exceptional lighting, a spa or a swimming pool are always present in our constructions. By this way we can combine the tradition with the modern amenities and offer a stone villa in order to fulfill your dreams and expectations.

A small correlation of stone villas with shepherds hut.

By owning a small villa we can see some correlation with the temporary stoned houses we used to see in the Greek countryside and especially the Greek islands, such as Crete. Stone houses for sale nowadays don’t have the primitive character of the shepherds hut, but the look similar according to the building materials they used in the past.

Those temporary buildings were referred to in the tradition as “Mitato” , and in our island those are commonly used by shepherds in order to have a shelter when they graze. The “Mitato” almost always was used by shepherds as a milking and cheese making factory simultaneously, and some of those buildings can also be found on the Cretan “Highlands” , on the White Mountains on an altitude of 1200+ meters. Our stone villas in chania are also resembling some of the architecture norms of those buildings, especially concerning the building materials and the construction quality. Needless to say, those buildings have endured harsh conditions for centuries!

Stone houses: Hard as a rock!

Stone houses were made centuries ago with whichever materials people could find in the countryside. This means that they had a unique character, but furthermore because of the lack of composite materials, they build them with wider walls for better reinforcement.

This was an emergency situation because of the poverty of the last centuries, but nowadays this is a construction advantage as well. Greece is well known as a beautiful country, but earthquakes (fortunately not often, and not big in magnitude) are present once every two or three years. Needless to say, stone villas in Greece are extremely safe because of the stone materials, the arches that absorb any vibrations and the wider walls and foundations compared to the older buildings. Buyers can be reassured that either a concrete villa in or a stone villa in Greece will be 100% safe.

Mandatory laws are present obeying strong foundations, steel reinforcements and rebar throughout every building phase making Greek houses a marvel of engineering!

How durable are stone houses in Crete?

Stone houses in Crete and all over Greece are extremely durable. Because of the reason stated above, but also due to the Greek norm that parents always give their house to their children (or even grandchildren) it is safe to assume that when you buy a house in Crete, this house will follow you through your whole lifespan (and even more !).

When in Crete, we welcome you to do the following experiment. Take a close look to some of the houses that reside in some of our mainland’s villages. You may see some abandoned houses and mansions. The facade and the roof may be in disrepair, but the stone walls will always be intact and ready for the future renovation if somebody is willing to give the necessary effort.

Those houses may be at least 100-150 years old, yet they have plenty of life left with the proper care, and with way less money compared to a house built from scratch. Furthermore, as we attestated before it will be solid, safe as a rock! And obviously it’s going to remind you of the tradition and the ethics of the past.

Tourism: A big part of investment in Crete.

Along with the agricultural sector, tourism is amongst the strongest industries and infrastructure in Crete. Many hotels, luxury resorts, modern villas, and shopping centers have been constructed in recent decades in order to supply the demand for luxury living and tourist accommodation.

 Our construction company is a fair believer in the opportunity and the prospect of tourism in Crete. A lot of our luxury homes in Chania are being built in beachfront and sea view locations on our prefecture’s picturesque villages for tourist development and investment in Crete.  

Hotels, resorts, and spas for sale in Crete: Our expertise.

Big investors constantly have their attention in Crete for investment opportunities. Being in the construction sector for more than 25 years, our construction company Kyriakidis has already built or planning to built and finalize in the near future many business endeavors specifically geared for big overseas investors. You can always contact us in order to have a full view of our investment portfolio and the opportunities that we have invested in recent years.

Villas for sale in Crete: Our expertise.

Over the years, we have successfully built more than 200 modern and luxury villas in Crete not only for foreign or native investors but for regular buyers as well. Having nearly 3 decades of experience in the sector we know how to construct, rebuild and renovate your dream home or investment opportunity.

Moreover, we have vast experience in the territories that have tourist potential and we have the staff in order to fulfill the demand for regular buildings or stone villas in Greece.

Villas Management: Part of our mission.

Many of our clients have already bought their dream home in Crete. Some of them don’t leave there for the entire year. This is why we decided to offer our respected clients a more holistic approach to tourism in Chania and we have established, since 2016, the villa rental and management company Pafos- IKE. We offer you villa rental management services and we help you to invest in Crete and in the tourist sector. 

Even if you are living abroad our construction company alongside our villa management company can help you with your investment and give value to your investment by maximizing profits and establishing a viable investment in Crete opportunity.

Our approach on investment and tourism in Crete.

We believe that our island has a huge potential for buyers, investors, and especially for people who like to buy a house, leave in Crete or even spend their vacation in our homeland. This is why our construction company in Crete is so successful, and this is why we have established side businesses to complement and further enhance our tourist services. Our villas management company is our first big endeavor alongside our luxury seafood restaurant in Chania. 

Our Almyvita restaurant lies in Almyrida village and is the pinnacle of luxury dining in Chania, in an area full of tourism and business opportunities. We are very proud of our seafood restaurant’s success and we always invite you to learn more about our company, our code of ethics and to present to you our island’s potential on investment, living, or buying one of our villas!

Villas and Homes in Crete: A constant maintenance process.

Most of the new projects that we build are of the highest luxury standards and already have luxury amenities such as jacuzzi, spa and swimming pool. However like every establishment, everything in house needs regular maintenance for it to be in a fully functional working order. Throughout our 25 years of expertise constructing luxury homes, restaurants  and villas in Crete we have found out the 4 most crucial professions that you need to have in mind to have a safe and fully functioning villa in Crete.

Electrician: A Villa in Crete essential.

Nearly everything in your new luxury home needs electricity. This means that you will need an electrician regularly in order to make sure that all the lights, fuses, sockets are working safely and as it should.

We recommend that if you like to make an addition to your villa in Crete , for example some new dimming pool lights, a second ground, or lightning rod that you consult a professional. These kinds of works need experience in order to be working perfectly and in order so we heavily suggest that you trust the professionals.

Electricians are not only necessary for new establishments but for maintenance works all year round on your new villa. Common faults we see on villas as they age are a faulty automatic garage switch, problematic regulators and faults on automation devices such as night lights and security lights. This is why we suggest that you have a certified electrician visit your villa in Crete at least once per year in order to be sure that everything is working and will continue to.

Plumber: Equally as essential.

In the same way as the electrician, you may need to consult a good certified plumber for a regular but thorough check up on your plumping at least yearly. There are many things that need close attention in your new villa or house in Crete. Common faults may be a leaking pipe, a small problem on the swimming pool water pumps or some regular maintenance on your irrigation system. Two things that Villas in Greece are peculiar on are the sewage system and the solar water heaters.

Sewage system, especially in some desolate areas is not advanced and cesspits have to be established and kept a close eye on. In the same manner, solar water heaters are in abundance in Greece and take advantage of the full sun we have for more than 250 days every year. Solar water heaters need some regular check up and maintenance as well, and we recommend using a certified plumber in order to make sure that it is working properly.

Gardener: Keeping your villa in Crete beautiful.

Your villa has to have a beautiful garden. And a good capable gardener can help you keep it in excellent shape. A professional will have the experience and professional tools in order to make a huge cosmetic difference on your villa’s garden appearance. A luxury home always has to coexist with a luxury looking garden, and we believe that you may consult a specialist at least every spring (when the flowers and trees are waking up from winter) in order to sort things out for you.

Keep contact with a conservator.

Apart from those 3 professions that we believe are of paramount importance, we suggest that you have a regular conservator in order to help you with the general maintenance stuff that needs to be done every now and then on your villa. A helping hand is always useful on regular maintenance jobs that you can do on your own, either that be mowing the lawn, cutting some tree branches or even cleaning your huge villa’s patio. It is economically viable to have a helping hand every now and then and it will save you time (and money as well ) in the long run.

Need Help? We can Help!

We at Kyriakidis construction company have already builded hundreds of establishments and thousands of sq2 of luxury villas all over Crete. Years of experience has led us to choose to be working with the best professionals of every sector in order to give the best possible outcome for our clients. We can certainly help you with the maintenance works on your villa or give you useful free information on our Construction Company blog. For any other maintenance, building or any other inquiry you can always contact us at all times. We will be more than happy to serve you with the already known Kyriakidis Construction Quality!