What is the Cost of Shopfitting in Victoria?

The cost of shop fit out in Victoria depends on a lot of various factors which contribute to the many aspects of the fit out expense.  Observing all the work conducted by Shape Shopfitters for their Shopfitting Melbourne work, you can see there are multiple factors to consider such as design complexity and finish quality, which may impact cost.

Multiple factors to consider for Shopfitting

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1. Existing condition of the area to be fitted out.

Is it a new build?  Is it a renovation of a previous shop (similar requirements) or is it a total refit?  These factors will have an impact on the cost of Shopfitting in Victoria based on the existing condition.

2. Size of area to be fitted out

Usually the bigger the space the higher the cost would be. For example – a small retail shop would require a lower budget than a large supermarket. Although this in itself would depend on other factors, such as those outlined below.

3. Design complexity

As an illustration of this point, if the fit out is a restaurant and requires say coolrooms, ovens, gas burners and air filters the financial outlay would be much higher than a clothing store which would have much less involved in the fit out in furnishing, equipment and labour.

4. Quality of finishes

The quality of equipment, commercial joinery, finishes, furnishings, etc play a substantial part in determining the total cost of a fitout but also have a significant impact on the overall impression the fit out will give future customers.

5. How much can be provided by your Shopfitting Contractor?

Another contributing element of a shop fit out is how much can your shopfitting contractor do in house and how much will they need to sub-contract out to another supplier or require you to manage?  Each component that is passed to another sub-contractor will increase the cost and every task you need to manage will impact on your time.

Final Word on Shopfitting Costs in Victoria

After taking into account all the above costs, the total capital required to open an average sized retail shop can range from $50,000 to $100,000 or more. Retail fit outs can range from $1,000 to $3,000 per square metre, however budget requirements can fluctuate based on quality of fit out materials and complexity of design.

Shape Shopfitters have over 25 years experience in the shopfitting sector, including an extremely broad range of knowledge of materials, equipment and processes to reduce costs and ensure the most efficient and cost effective fitout.   Shape Shopfitters can assist whether you have plans or just a concept. Our in house design team can take your ideas and make them a reality – or we can commence from your design drawings. We can also manage all required plans and permits through our in house project team.

As we are a total shopfitting service, we manufacture all commercial joinery, custom architectural metalwork and shop signage in house at our locally based factories. Our trade service are outsourced to a small select long term and trustworthy team.
Retail fit outs can range from $1000 to $3000 per square metre, but costs fluctuate based on design complexity and material quality.
At Shape Shopfitters, we always have our client best interests at the forefront of our decisions and will ensure the best value for your budget.