Contractor work for commercial interiors typically covers:
- Partitions / glass walls / drywall
- Flooring (tiles, carpet, vinyl)
- False ceiling systems
- Electrical & lighting
- HVAC, MEP works (mechanical, plumbing, electrical)
- Carpentry for reception, workstations, storage
- Finishes, wall treatments, fire safety compliance
- Site supervision & installation
It often excludes décor, branding elements, furniture (unless turnkey contract includes them), and structural changes.
Typical rate ranges (per sq ft) and benchmarks
- In Delhi, office interior design and execution costs range from ₹800 to ₹2,500 per sq ft for standard work. Amodini Systems
- For premium commercial / luxury finishes the cost may exceed ₹3,000 per sq ft in many cases. Amodini Systems+1
- NoBroker notes that commercial interior design fees alone start around ₹1,800 per sq ft and can go beyond ₹3,000 per sq ft in India. NoBroker
- In Mumbai, interior fit-out (civil + carpentry + electrical + lighting, etc.) is quoted often in the range ₹2,500 to ₹3,500 per sq ft. Interior Designers in Mumbai
Factors driving variation
- Quality of materials (local vs imported glass, metal, finishes)
- Complexity (open layouts vs many small rooms / cubicles)
- MEP & HVAC requirements
- Fire & safety standards, acoustic treatments
- Brand image / corporate fitout levels
- Location & logistics (metros cost more)
- Scale (larger projects often get lower per-sq-ft rates)