The most common question we get before a project starts: "How much will this cost per sqft?" The answer is always "it depends" — but that's not helpful when you're budgeting a lease or presenting a capex plan to your board.

This guide gives you real Bengaluru 2026 rates for every trade in an office fit-out, broken down by finish level. These are the same rates we use in our BOQs — adjusted for current Bengaluru market conditions as of June 2026.

Important caveat: These are market rate ranges, not quotes. Your actual cost will depend on your building's existing infrastructure, your headcount density, your HVAC requirements, and the finish level you choose. RC Workspace provides a detailed, line-item BOQ after a free pre-lease review — which is the only accurate way to price a specific project.

Office Fit-Out Cost by Finish Level

In Bengaluru, office fit-out broadly falls into three finish levels. Understanding which tier you're targeting is the first step to budgeting accurately.

Basic / Functional
₹800–₹1,000
per sqft, all-in
  • Grid false ceiling
  • Basic LED lighting
  • Standard electrical
  • Split AC units
  • Cat6 network cabling
  • Vinyl or tile flooring
  • Emulsion paint finish
  • Basic drywall partitions
Mid-Range / Corporate
₹1,200–₹1,800
per sqft, all-in
  • Gypsum + grid ceiling mix
  • Designed LED lighting
  • Scalable power panel
  • VRF/ducted HVAC
  • Cat6A structured cabling
  • Carpet tiles or engineered floor
  • Textured/feature wall finishes
  • Glass partitions, frameless doors
  • CCTV and access control
Premium / GCC / Enterprise
₹2,000–₹3,000+
per sqft, all-in
  • Designer false ceiling, cove lighting
  • Custom lighting design
  • High-capacity power infrastructure
  • Precision zoned HVAC
  • Cat6A + fibre backbone
  • Premium flooring (wood/stone finish)
  • Branding walls, feature installations
  • Frameless glass, solid wood elements
  • Enterprise CCTV + biometric access
  • AV and BMS integration

Per-Trade Cost Breakdown — Bengaluru 2026

Understanding costs by trade helps you make informed decisions about where to invest and where to economise. Here's the current Bengaluru market rate for each trade in an office fit-out.

Trade Basic Mid-Range Premium Notes
Electrical & Power₹80–₹110₹120–₹180₹200–₹320Higher at premium due to sub-metering, scalable panels, UPS provision
HVAC & Ventilation₹120–₹160₹180–₹280₹300–₹500VRF systems cost more upfront but save 30–40% on energy vs split units
Network & Data Cabling₹60–₹90₹90–₹140₹150–₹220Cat6A costs ~20% more than Cat6 but future-proofs for 10GbE and PoE++
False Ceiling₹65–₹95₹100–₹160₹170–₹280Grid cheaper than gypsum; designer/cove ceilings at premium end
Partitions & Doors₹80–₹120₹140–₹200₹220–₹400Glass partitions vs drywall; frameless glass at premium end
Flooring₹55–₹80₹90–₹150₹160–₹300Vinyl tiles cheapest; carpet tiles mid; engineered wood/stone finish at premium
Painting & Finishes₹35–₹50₹55–₹80₹90–₹160Emulsion basic; textured/feature walls add cost
CCTV & Security₹25–₹40₹45–₹80₹90–₹160IP cameras + NVR; access control and alarm systems add to premium range
Fire Detection₹20–₹35₹35–₹55₹60–₹100Addressable panels cost more but give zone-level control
Washrooms₹1,200–₹1,800/unit₹2,000–₹3,500/unit₹4,000–₹7,000+/unitPriced per washroom unit including tiling, fixtures, plumbing

What's NOT Included in These Rates

The per sqft rates above cover the fit-out — the fixed infrastructure and interior elements. These are typically priced separately:

The Hidden Cost: What Happens When MEP Isn't Planned First

The rates above assume an efficient, well-planned fit-out. In practice, most office fit-out projects in Bengaluru cost 15–30% more than the initial estimate — not because the rates change, but because of rework.

Rework happens when trades aren't coordinated: the false ceiling goes up, then someone realises the HVAC duct is 6 inches too low and the ceiling has to come down. Or the electrician runs conduits through a zone that the civil team later cuts a chase through. Or the CCTV installer can't route cables through a ceiling cavity that's already full.

RC Workspace's approach: We design all MEP services — electrical, HVAC, network, CCTV, fire — before any civil work begins. Every trade is coordinated on a single drawing set. The false ceiling goes up once. There is no rework. This is why our delivered cost consistently matches the quoted BOQ — and why we can offer a Day-1 operational guarantee.

Cost by Office Size — Typical Project Budgets in Bengaluru

To make these rates concrete, here are typical all-in fit-out budgets for common office sizes in Bengaluru, at mid-range finish level:

Office SizeSeats (approx)Basic Fit-OutMid-Range Fit-OutPremium Fit-Out
1,500 sqft18–22₹12–15L₹18–27L₹30–45L
3,000 sqft35–45₹24–30L₹36–54L₹60–90L
5,000 sqft60–75₹40–50L₹60–90L₹1–1.5Cr
10,000 sqft120–150₹80L–1Cr₹1.2–1.8Cr₹2–3Cr
20,000 sqft250–300₹1.6–2Cr₹2.4–3.6Cr₹4–6Cr

Why Bengaluru Fit-Out Rates Vary So Much Between Contractors

You'll get widely varying quotes for the same scope from different contractors in Bengaluru. Here's why — and how to evaluate them:

1. What's actually in the scope

A low quote often means a narrower scope — the HVAC is excluded, or the network cabling is "by client," or the CCTV is listed but the NVR and installation aren't. Always get a line-item BOQ and check that every trade is included.

2. Material specification

The difference between a ₹900 per sqft quote and a ₹1,400 per sqft quote for the same finish level is often material quality. Cat6 vs Cat6A. Polycab vs generic cable. Armstrong grid vs unbranded. Havells vs no-name electrical fittings. Ask for the brand schedule alongside the BOQ.

3. Rework risk

A contractor who doesn't plan MEP before civil works will quote lower upfront — because they're not pricing the coordination work that prevents rework. But variation orders for rework are how many contractors make their margin. The cheapest initial quote frequently becomes the most expensive final bill.

Frequently Asked Questions

Office fit-out in Bengaluru costs ₹800–₹1,000 per sqft for basic finish, ₹1,200–₹1,800 per sqft for mid-range corporate finish, and ₹2,000–₹3,000+ per sqft for premium GCC or enterprise finish. These ranges include all MEP trades and interior finishes but exclude furniture, AV equipment, and branding.
A complete office fit-out in Bengaluru covers electrical and power distribution, HVAC and ventilation, network and data cabling, false ceiling, partitions and doors, flooring, lighting, painting, CCTV and security, fire detection, washrooms, and handover documentation. Furniture, AV/projection systems, and loose equipment are typically excluded and procured separately.
Office fit-out in Bengaluru typically takes 10–16 weeks for a 2,000–10,000 sqft project. RC Workspace delivers 30% faster than this because MEP is fully designed before civil works begin — eliminating the rework cycles that add weeks to most projects. We have delivered 1,500 sqft offices in 45 days for funded startups on tight lease timelines.
The only way to get an accurate quote for your specific project is a site visit and BOQ. RC Workspace offers a free pre-lease infrastructure review — we visit the space, assess the existing infrastructure, and provide a detailed, line-item BOQ within 48 hours. There's no cost and no obligation. Book via the contact form or call +91 96060 20779.
Always the most detailed quote. The cheapest initial quote in office fit-out frequently becomes the most expensive final bill — through variation orders for rework, scope that wasn't included, and material substitutions made without notice. Ask every contractor for a line-item BOQ with brand schedules. If they can't provide it before you sign, they won't be able to justify costs during the project either.

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