Renovation & Interior Design Cost Guide, Petaling Jaya 2026

Last updated: 29 October 2026

“How much will my renovation cost?” is the first question most homeowners in Petaling Jaya and the Klang Valley ask. The honest answer is that it depends on your property, your scope and your materials. This guide shares published ballpark figures from Malaysian industry sources, explains what moves the number up or down, and shows how we arrive at a quotation.

Please note: the figures below are third-party estimates, not Adesso Studio's prices. Every project is quoted individually after a site visit.

Published ballpark figures for a complete renovation

Qanvast, a Malaysian renovation platform, published these estimates in December 2025 for a complete renovation covering carpentry, electrical wiring, plastering, painting and wet works:

Property type	Published estimate (Qanvast, Dec 2025)
Condominium	From RM80,000 to RM150,000
One-storey landed home	Around RM120,000
Terrace house	From RM180,000 to RM220,000
Semi-detached	Around RM300,000
Bungalow	From RM300,000 to RM400,000

Source: Qanvast, “How Much Does It Cost To Renovate In Malaysia?”, 8 December 2025. These are nationwide estimates; your project may land well outside them.

iProperty Malaysia's renovation guide frames budgets for a 1,000–1,500 sq ft condo in three tiers: low (basic fixtures, painting, minor wet works), medium (adds wall hacking, larger wardrobes and kitchen cabinets, new flooring) and high (adds rewiring, re-plumbing and bathroom upgrades, common in older units). Its lower tiers are aimed at partial works rather than full design & build.

Source: iProperty.com.my, “How to calculate a house renovation cost in Malaysia?”

What drives your renovation cost

• Size and property type. A landed home usually has more wet areas, roof, facade and outdoor work than a condo of the same floor area.
• Scope of works. Painting, lighting and loose furniture cost far less than hacking walls, relocating the kitchen or bathrooms, rewiring and re-plumbing.
• Carpentry. Built-in kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, feature walls and TV consoles are often one of the largest items. Board material, finishes and hardware make a big difference.
• Materials and finishes. Tiles, stone, countertops, flooring, lighting and sanitary ware range from budget to imported premium.
• Condition of the property. New units need less groundwork; older homes may need new wiring, plumbing, waterproofing or levelling first.
• Design services. Full interior design with space planning, 3D visualisation and project management adds value, and cost, compared with build-only contractors.
• Approvals and logistics. Condo management (JMB/MC) renovation applications and deposits, council permits for landed structural or external works, working-hour rules and debris disposal all affect cost and timeline.
• Furniture and styling. Loose furniture, curtains, appliances and decor are often budgeted separately from renovation works.

How to budget sensibly

1. Decide your priorities: which rooms matter most, and what must be done now versus later.
2. Set a realistic range, not a single number, and keep a contingency for surprises found once work starts. This matters most in older homes.
3. Compare quotations on the same scope and specification. A lower price often means fewer items or cheaper materials.
4. Check what's included: design fees, approvals, debris disposal, appliances, lighting and furniture.

How Adesso Studio quotes

We start with a consultation to understand your needs, lifestyle, budget and timeline, then visit the site to measure. From there we prepare a moodboard, space plan and a quotation based on your actual scope and chosen materials, and refine it with you before work begins. See our services, browse completed projects, or read our FAQ.

Further reading: how much a renovation costs in Petaling Jaya (2026) and design and build vs a separate designer and contractor.

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