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Useful insights on construction and renovation.

Practical advice on interior renovation, facades, roofing and construction work — from planning the work to choosing the right solution.

Interior renovation preparation in an apartment — plasterboard framing and insulation being installed.

11 Sep 2026. 7 min read

How Much Does Apartment Renovation Cost in Riga? Costs and Planning

Learn what affects apartment renovation costs in Riga, how to plan interior renovation work and why an on-site inspection is important for an accurate estimate.

Wooden building facade with scaffolding before renovation work.

11 Sep 2026. 8 min read

Facade Renovation and Insulation: What Should You Know Before Work Begins?

Learn what to consider before facade renovation or insulation, what affects the cost of the work and why an on-site inspection is important.

Timber roof structure in an attic before repair or insulation.

11 Sep 2026. 8 min read

Roof Repair or Replacement — How Do You Know Which Solution You Need?

Learn when a roof repair may be enough, when roof replacement should be considered and why an on-site inspection is important for determining the scope of work.

Construction site with an excavated pit before foundation work.

11 Sep 2026. 8 min read

Stages of Construction Work: From Site Inspection to Project Handover

Learn how the construction process works — from the first conversation and site inspection to the estimate, execution of the work and final handover.

1. Full apartment renovation in progress — prepared rooms, plasterboard structures and building services.

23 Oct 2026. 3 min read

Full apartment renovation — on the way to a white finish

Melwin Construction is currently carrying out a full apartment renovation, with the aim of preparing the rooms completely up to a white finish. The work is still ongoing, but substantial changes to the room structures and surface preparation are already visible. Here is a short look at what has been done so far.

1. Stairwell cosmetic renovation in progress — protected stairs, handrails and prepared wall surfaces.

23 Oct 2026. 3 min read

Stairwell cosmetic renovation — a look at the work in progress

Melwin Construction is currently carrying out a cosmetic renovation of a stairwell, with the aim of restoring the wall surfaces in the shared spaces and improving the overall appearance of the stairwell. The work is still ongoing, but the changes are already visible. Here is a look at what has been done so far and at the renovation process.