What should I send contractors for a office fit-out quote?

Current floor plan, target headcount, and required meeting room count Photos or video of the existing space and services Lease date, move-in target, and landlord fit-out guide Furniture, IT, AV, security, signage, and dilapidations assumptions Any preferred finishes or brand standards

UK cost guide

London Office Fit-out Cost Calculator

Estimate a London office fit-out budget before asking design-and-build contractors for quotes.

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Buyer question

How much should a London office fit-out cost before we sign a lease?

Use the calculator as an early planning range. London pricing is sensitive to building grade, landlord rules, Cat A versus Cat B condition, M&E changes, workplace density, furniture, AV, and how fast the team needs to move in.

Cost drivers

What moves the budget

Cat A versus Cat B starting condition
M&E upgrades for meeting rooms, density, cooling, and power
Furniture, AV, IT, security, and acoustic treatment
Landlord approvals, access rules, and out-of-hours working
Compressed programme or phased occupation

Quote checklist

What to send contractors

Current floor plan, target headcount, and required meeting room count
Photos or video of the existing space and services
Lease date, move-in target, and landlord fit-out guide
Furniture, IT, AV, security, signage, and dilapidations assumptions
Any preferred finishes or brand standards

Common risks

Where budgets usually break

Comparing one contractor quote with furniture included against another without furniture
Missing landlord or building management rules until after design
Treating M&E and AV as small extras instead of core budget lines

Lead quality

What makes the enquiry valuable

Floor area in sq ft or sqm
Cat A, Cat B, occupied, or already fitted-out condition
Budget band, move-in deadline, and postcode
Photos and landlord handbook availability

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Reference used

Cushman & Wakefield UK Office Fit Out Cost Guide 2026

Cushman & Wakefield's 2026 UK guide gives London benchmark bands across specification levels, making it a strong reference for early office fit-out assumptions.

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Next step

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