Builder stages for your commercial project
Please note that these are rough guides only. To get a clear cost breakdown of each stage for your commercial project, please post your project and get up to 5 free quotes
Commercial Project
Once your planning, design, and technical approvals are in place, the builder’s role is to safely deliver your new commercial premises — on time, within budget, and in full compliance with health, safety, and building regulations.
Pre-Start & Site Mobilisation
Project review and site setup
Enabling & Demolition Works (if applicable)
Preparing the site for new construction
Groundworks & Foundations
Creating the structural base
Structural Frame & Building Envelope
Building the main structure
Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) First Fix
Installing service infrastructure
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Builder step-by-step cost guide for your commercial project.
(Please note that these are rough guides only; to get a clear cost breakdown of each stage, please post your project and get up to 5 free quotes.)
Builder Cost Breakdown – Typical New Build Home Project
All figures are rough guides only and vary by design complexity, location, and specification. Based on 2025 averages, excluding VAT.
Typical overall cost: £900 – £2,000+ per m²
Example: 300 m² office refurbishment ≈ £270,000 – £600,000
Pre-Start, Site Setup & Strip-Out
5–10%
Approx. cost: £15,000 – £50,000
Partitions, Ceilings & Flooring
15–25%
Approx. cost: £60,000 – £120,000
M&E Services
30–40%
Approx. cost: £90,000 – £240,000
Joinery, Fixtures & Branding
10–20%
Approx. cost: £45,000 – £100,000
Decoration & Final Finishes
5–10%
Approx. cost: £20,000 – £50,000
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