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Office Fit-Out Cost per m²: What Usually Goes Into the Number
A per-m² figure helps early discussion, but meeting rooms, pantries, and MEP can move the total far from an average.
Office fit-out numbers are often shown per square metre so they are easy to compare. That figure is useful for early discussion, not as a contract price.
What usually sits inside
Floor and wall finishes, light partitions, ceilings, doors, paint, and some basic MEP often sit in an early calculation. Meeting rooms with higher acoustic needs, a full pantry, or a server room usually add cost above an average rate.
What is often still outside
Work furniture, branding, meeting-room AV, and security systems are often separated. If two quotations are compared without the same list, the numbers mislead.
How to use the figure with MEETS
Start from the spaces catalogue or browse the fit-out portfolio. On-site estimates are indicative. Once layout, location, and specification are clear, a survey prepares a more grounded quotation.
Practical steps
- Define the net area to fit out.
- Note special rooms: meeting, pantry, reception.
- Choose the finish level you want.
- Send a brief through contact so the team can prepare the next step.
A per-m² figure helps narrow options. The final decision still follows site conditions and agreed scope.
Common questions
Does the per-m² cost already include furniture?
Often no. Furniture and branding are usually separate from basic finishes and partitions. Match the item list before comparing numbers.
When can the per-m² figure change a lot?
When there are many special rooms, more complex MEP, or difficult site access. Survey makes those differences visible before contract.
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