Does anyone have a feel for an average cost/ m2 to fit out a bare shell condo that I could apply to a  >300 m2 condo. I realise fit out cost is relative to quality but assuming a contemporary fit out and it's 4 bed/4 bathroom. I just want ball park figure e.g. 10M, 20M or whatever for the fit out and architectural design.

 

thanks.

Probably Bt15-20k per sqm, including electrical items.

55 minutes ago, trogers said:

Probably Bt15-20k per sqm, including electrical items.

Thanks

3 years ago I paid roughly 30k per sqm for my condo from bare cement to a high quality finish. I used a big architecture and design firm who put the contact out to bid. We chose a general contractor through the bid process and they did a good job with the QC overseen by the architects. 

 

Last year I bought a shell of a villa in Hua Hin which was bare concrete ( nothing finished, no windows doors, electrical or plumbing ) and I am almost complete finishing it. I hired a project manager, we bought all the materials and paid for labor and my cost is around 15k per square meter for a very high quality finish. ( I'd say better than my bangkok condo) 

 

There are pros and cons about doing it yourself. If you don't need any major structural work done then it's possible to manage the process yourself just hiring the sub contractors. You will save money and get what you want but it will take longer than you expect and you will be angry and frustrated a lot.

 

Why deal with the hassle? You are better off making low ball offers to the many listed penthouses in Bangkok. Most have been on the market for years with no takers. 

 

 

2 hours ago, AJBangkok said:

3 years ago I paid roughly 30k per sqm for my condo from bare cement to a high quality finish. I used a big architecture and design firm who put the contact out to bid. We chose a general contractor through the bid process and they did a good job with the QC overseen by the architects. 

 

Last year I bought a shell of a villa in Hua Hin which was bare concrete ( nothing finished, no windows doors, electrical or plumbing ) and I am almost complete finishing it. I hired a project manager, we bought all the materials and paid for labor and my cost is around 15k per square meter for a very high quality finish. ( I'd say better than my bangkok condo) 

 

There are pros and cons about doing it yourself. If you don't need any major structural work done then it's possible to manage the process yourself just hiring the sub contractors. You will save money and get what you want but it will take longer than you expect and you will be angry and frustrated a lot.

 

Thanks, appreciate the detail. 

52 minutes ago, funandsuninbangkok said:

Why deal with the hassle? You are better off making low ball offers to the many listed penthouses in Bangkok. Most have been on the market for years with no takers. 

 

 

Those with the money prefers an interior to their personal taste. I too derived great satisfaction in designing and refurbishing my old condo units.

41 minutes ago, trogers said:

Those with the money prefers an interior to their personal taste. I too derived great satisfaction in designing and refurbishing my old condo units.

I concur.

 

Must existing finishing and furnishings are rarely worth paying for.

6 hours ago, trogers said:

Those with the money prefers an interior to their personal taste. I too derived great satisfaction in designing and refurbishing my old condo units.

The most important outcome being a personalised space