Turnkey renovation

Turnkey renovation in Qatar: prices, contracts and what to check

Updated 5 November 2026

In Qatar, turnkey renovation is priced per square metre. Approximately, according to sellers' websites, November 2026, offers start at QAR 1,450 per m² for the structure, plaster and finishing, and one contractor quotes QAR 1,800 per m² with free designs included. For a price for your own area, send a request on BlaBlaPrice.

What a turnkey contract should state

A turnkey contract means the contractor coordinates construction, finishing and testing until the building is ready to use, with no extra input from you. Ask for a written contract that lists the stages, the materials, the handover date and the price per square metre. Then ask what the offer leaves out before you sign, and compare offers that include the same items.

Mild winter and very hot summer

From November to March the weather is mild, which suits external plaster, painting and roof work. From May to September the heat is very strong and slows crews working outside, so plan outdoor stages for the cooler months. Interior work can continue through summer with air conditioning running, but ask the contractor how the schedule handles the heat.

Measuring the area and damaged buildings

Prices are given per square metre, so state the total area in m² and the number of floors, and say whether the building is already standing or the plot is empty. If the building is old or was damaged by water, fire or storms, ask for an inspection before the price is set. Restoring a damaged building is a different job from a simple finish, and the quote should say so.

What to write in your request

Name your city: Doha, Al Rayyan, Al Wakra, Al Khor or Umm Salal. Then write the area in m², the type of work (new build, finishing or full renovation), the materials you prefer, whether you need design, your preferred dates and your budget. Photos of the site cut down the number of questions the builders ask back.

On BlaBlaPrice the request is free for buyers. You describe the job in your own words in a chat, and you can add a photo. The service reads your request, asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Qatar, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers receive the request and reply in the chat with their offer, price and terms, while your contact details stay hidden until you choose whom to share them with. For interior work see finishing work, and for layouts see design and planning.