8 August 2026 · Integrity Office
A turnkey fitout is one where a single company takes your office from an empty space to ready to use, handling the design, approvals, construction, joinery and furniture. You turn the key and move in. This guide explains what is included, how it compares with other ways of running a fitout and when it makes sense.
What a turnkey office fitout includes
- The brief, space planning and interior design
- Drawings and documentation for the landlord and building surveyor
- Approvals and permits
- Demolition or de-fit of what is there
- Construction: walls, glass, ceilings, flooring and paint
- Services: electrical, data, lighting, air conditioning, plumbing and fire services
- Joinery: reception, kitchen, storage
- Furniture supply and installation
- Project management, handover and defects
That is how our office fitouts work: design, construction, joinery and furniture brought together under one scope, with one point of contact.
Turnkey compared with other approaches
| Approach | How it works | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Turnkey | One company designs, builds and furnishes the office | Businesses that want one contract, one contact and a fixed price |
| Design and construct | One company designs and builds; furniture may be separate | Similar to turnkey, with more choice on furniture |
| Traditional tender | A designer documents the project, then builders tender to build it | Large projects where the client has its own designer and project manager |
Our guide to design and construct vs traditional tender compares the last two in more detail.
The benefits of a turnkey fitout
- One point of contact. Questions go to one person, not a designer, a builder and a furniture supplier.
- A price for the whole job. Design, build and furniture are priced together, so there are fewer gaps between quotes.
- Fewer handover problems. The team that designed the office builds it, so drawings and construction line up.
- Less of your time. Your team makes decisions instead of coordinating trades.
What to check before you sign
- What is and is not included in the price, especially furniture, IT cabling, AV and signage (our fixed price fitout guide explains what to look for)
- Who designs the office and how many design changes are included
- How long the program is, including approvals
- Who manages the project day to day
- Licences and insurance: in Victoria, check the builder is a registered building practitioner
- What happens at handover and how defects are dealt with
Turnkey fitout questions
What does turnkey fitout mean?
It means one company delivers the whole office, from design to furniture, so it is ready to use when you get the keys.
Is a turnkey fitout more expensive?
Not necessarily. You pay one company instead of several, and design decisions are priced as they are made. Most Melbourne office fit outs cost $850 to $1,400 per square metre plus GST; see our fit out cost guide.
Want an office that is ready when you move in? Tell us about your office or call 1300 903 935. We answer enquiries within the hour during business hours.
