Turnkey renovation

Turnkey renovation in Hong Kong: what it costs and how to brief it

Updated 4 November 2026

A turnkey renovation in Hong Kong is usually quoted per square foot: a full renovation averages around HK$1,000 per sq ft, the lowest quotes start near HK$600 per sq ft, and high-end residential work has been reported at HK$3,500 to HK$5,000 per sq ft. To see prices for your flat or office, send a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Permits and licences to check

Hong Kong works often need approval before they start. Written approval and consent from the Building Authority are generally needed before almost any works begin, and smaller jobs may use the Minor Works Control System. Some renovation work may also need specific licences before groundwork starts, and fees and approval steps can vary. Ask the contractor, in writing, which route applies to your job and who files it.

Timing around the seasons

The climate here follows the northern-hemisphere pattern: winter runs from December to February and summer from June to August. Plan the start date and the deadline around these seasons, and allow time for approval steps before the first working day rather than only for the work itself.

How renovation is priced and delivered

Quotes are normally per square foot of floor area, so state the floor area in sq ft or convert it from m². Ask whether the price includes materials and the design project. Contractors bid for the same job, so get written estimates from several firms with the same scope and compare them line by line. Work is offered in Central, Kowloon, Sha Tin, Tsuen Wan and Tuen Mun; name the district and the site address.

What to put in your request

Give the site, its floor area and the type of renovation, such as a flat refit or an office refresh. List the materials you want, whether you need a design project, the site address, your deadline and your budget. The more exact the scope, the more comparable the quotes will be.

On BlaBlaPrice the request is free for buyers. You describe the job in your own words in a chat, and the AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Hong Kong, and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own offer, price and terms, and your contacts stay hidden until you decide to share them. For related work, see Finishing work and Construction services.