Construction costs in Luxembourg are rising again after months of stagnation, with prices in residential construction increasing by 1.3% between October 2024 and April 2025, and by 1.5% year-on-year, according to new data published by Statec on Wednesday.

“After the surge in 2021 and 2022, price changes are gradually returning to their long-term average rate (1%) observed between 2010 and 2019. This recovery concerns all trades,” the national statistics agency said in a press release.

Structural work, which had been experiencing a decline in 2024, is back on the rise, with prices for masonry work up by 0.9%. Statec attributes the increase to higher material costs for items like iron reinforcement and sand, which are being passed along to project managers. Earthwork prices have remained largely flat, dipping slightly by 0.1%.

Roofing costs have seen the strongest rebound, rising 2% over the past six months. Statec cites increased prices for wood, insulation materials, roof windows and tiles as contributing factors. Roofing prices have now surged 45.5% since the onset of the post-pandemic supply chain challenges, the statistics agency said.

The building closure segment, which includes windows, solar protection, garage doors, and facades, rose by 1.7% in the same period. Within that category, the cost of exterior joinery rose 2.1% while facade work climbed 1.3%.

Technical and finishing sectors keep rising

Technical installations remain one of the most dynamic segments, continuing to grow steadily across sanitary, heating, ventilation and electrical systems. According to Statec, this trend is largely driven by rising supply costs.

The finishing sector has also seen increased costs, though more modest. Painting services saw a 3% increase, while floor coverings rose by 1.9% and screeds and coatings by 1.6%. Tiling and plastering, on the other hand, have remained flat.

While structural work has seen the smallest price movement over the past year, finishing services are also among the more stable categories, posting a 1.4% annual rise.

(This article was originally published in Virgule. Translated using AI, edited by Kabir Agarwal.)