Frequently asked questions

FixUp is a Dubai home renovation and maintenance company serving villas, apartments, investors, holiday homes and commercial spaces. We coordinate multi-trade works — renovation, waterproofing, MEP, painting and more — under one accountable team. Learn more on our About page.

Yes. For renovation and major works in Dubai, we offer a free site inspection so the quote matches real site conditions. There is no obligation to proceed.

All Dubai communities — including Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Hills, Arabian Ranches, Dubai Marina, Business Bay, Downtown, Jumeirah, JVC, JVT, Al Barsha, Mirdif, DAMAC Hills, Al Khawaneej, Al Wasl and more. Browse location pages.

Yes. We coordinate with building management where required, protect common areas, and plan around working hours and lift access in communities such as Marina, Downtown and Business Bay.

Often yes. We zone works, protect living areas and plan dusty or noisy trades carefully. Full gut renovations may require temporary relocation for parts of the programme — we will advise honestly at inspection.

WhatsApp photos for an early range, or book a free site inspection for a fixed-scope quotation. Call +971 56 957 5656, WhatsApp the same number, or use our contact form.

Most complete bathroom renovations fall between about AED 15,000 and AED 100,000+, depending on size, waterproofing, tiles and fixtures. Luxury villa master bathrooms can exceed AED 150,000. See our bathroom cost guide and bathroom renovation service.

Partial villa refreshes may start around AED 40,000–90,000. Major multi-zone renovations often run AED 250,000–500,000+. Full luxury transformations are custom. Read the villa renovation cost guide.

For small repairs we can often guide ranges via WhatsApp photos. For renovations and waterproofing, a site inspection is required — hidden conditions change cost and scope.

Scope differences: waterproofing quality, material tier, labour standards, inclusions/exclusions and whether project management is real. Compare written scope — not only the total. See how to choose a contractor.

Both models are possible. We can supply and install packages, or install client-supplied fixtures after confirming suitability, sizes and lead times.

1) Call or WhatsApp · 2) Free site inspection · 3) Fixed-scope quotation with milestones · 4) Delivery, snagging and handover. Details vary by service — start on our homepage process or any service page.

Typically 2–4 weeks for a standard bathroom and 3–6 weeks for larger villa master baths, depending on waterproofing cure, materials and building access. Full article: bathroom renovation timeline.

Partial works may take a few weeks; major multi-zone renovations often run 2–6 months depending on scope, materials and whether the villa is occupied.

Late fixture deliveries, design changes after works start, unexpected wet-area failures, and tower working-hour limits. Locking decisions before demolition protects timelines.

During business hours we usually reply within minutes. Share your community, property type, photos and urgency for the fastest triage.

Villa, bathroom and kitchen renovation; waterproofing; painting; gypsum ceilings; doors; home automation; AC service/repair; plumbing; electrical; pool construction support; commercial office renovation; and related maintenance. Full list on Services.

In practice they overlap. Remodeling often emphasises layout/style change; renovation may include repair-led rebuilds. We handle both with waterproofing-first standards — see renovation and remodeling.

Yes — and often smarter, because MEP, protection and project management are shared. We also deliver partial villa programmes; see a real example in our Dubai Hills case study.

Yes. Gypsum / false ceilings and painting services are core interior finishes, often sequenced after electrical and before final handover.

We support swimming pool construction and major pool upgrades for Dubai villas — assessment, renovation and new-build programmes scoped after survey.

Yes — practical smart lighting and integrated controls, especially powerful during renovations when ceilings and wiring are open. See home automation Dubai.

Yes. Proper wet-area waterproofing is foundational to every FixUp bathroom renovation. Skipping it is the most expensive “saving” a homeowner can make. Service page: waterproofing Dubai.

Often no. If the membrane failed, new tiles over a bad system will leak again. Diagnosis decides repair vs full wet-area rebuild. Read: waterproofing vs retiling.

Start with diagnosis. Sometimes targeted plumbing or waterproofing is enough; sometimes a full remodel is the reliable fix. WhatsApp photos for fast triage.

We assess roof and balcony conditions and propose suitable systems and access plans as part of our waterproofing services.

Most homes benefit from professional AC service 1–2 times per year, ideally before peak summer. Holiday homes may need more frequent attention. Guide: AC summer checklist. Book via AC service Dubai.

Yes — preventive maintenance, cleaning-focused service and repair pathways after diagnosis for homes and commercial units.

Yes. Plumbing for leaks, fixtures and renovation first-fix/fit-off; electrical services for faults, lighting and power upgrades.

Yes. We support multi-unit AC programmes, plumbing response and renovation scopes for investors and property managers — one vendor, clearer accountability.

Often yes. Phased zones and after-hours works reduce downtime, subject to building rules and scope. See commercial office renovation and our Business Bay office case study.

Yes — commercial interiors, painting, MEP-related works and maintenance with awareness of operating hours and customer-facing presentation.

Call +971 56 957 5656 or WhatsApp for the fastest commercial triage, or use the contact form and tick that you are a business / property manager.

Major works use transparent milestone payments tied to progress — not 100% upfront. Exact stages are written in your quotation before work starts.

FixUp provides workmanship warranty support on completed renovations. Material warranties follow manufacturer terms. Exact coverage is confirmed in your project quotation.

We walk the completed works with you, document snags, close the list, and hand over care notes. Case studies show this standard in action — browse case studies.

See reviews, gallery, and detailed case studies. You can also request recent photos for your community on WhatsApp.