Indicative price
In ITTU's experience, a shop or office fit-out typically costs €400–800 per m². The lower end applies to premises with simple finishes and existing, usable building systems. The upper end applies where the ventilation, cooling, electrical and plumbing have to be substantially rebuilt, or where the finishes specification is high.
The price is indicative and excludes VAT. The exact amount is set on the basis of the design or a site visit.
What drives the price most
- Starting condition of the premises. Shell-and-core from the developer, a previous tenant's shop that has to be stripped out, or brand-new premises — each is a different amount of work.
- Building systems. Ventilation, cooling and power supply often make up the largest share of the cost. In a grocery store with refrigeration or in a restaurant they are considerably more expensive than in an office.
- Finishes specification. Ceilings, floor coverings, wall finishes, glass partitions, lighting.
- Shopping centre requirements. Night working, connecting fire safety systems to the centre's system, approvals from the centre's technical management.
- Deadline. A compressed programme means more crews working at once and shift work.
- What is not included. Furniture, shop fittings and IT are usually separate — worth checking when comparing prices per m².
What is usually included
- strip-out and preparation;
- partitions, ceilings, floors, finishes;
- electrical installation and lighting;
- ventilation, cooling, heating;
- water supply and sewerage (sanitary facilities, kitchen);
- adaptation of fire safety and security systems;
- as-built documentation and commissioning.
How to compare proposals
A price per m² is convenient but misleading if the proposals cover different scopes of work. Ask for an estimate broken down by work package and check that all of them include the building systems, the shopping centre requirements and the documentation. If you want to see all costs in the open, we use the Open Book model.
How to get an accurate estimate
Send us the floor plan or design, the floor area, the address and your preferred opening date. If there is no design yet, we can get involved at concept stage and prepare a budget estimate.
Updated 03.10.2026 · ITTU