Our office renovation process, from first call to handover.
You always know which step you are in and what comes next.
First call
You tell us your headcount, rough floor area, building and the date you need to be in. If you are still choosing a unit, we help compare buildings and check whether each one fits your team before you sign the lease.
You get- A straight answer on whether the date is realistic
- A first budget range
- Pre-lease advice if you are still looking
Site visit and brief
We measure the unit, photograph the existing services and read the landlord's fit-out rules. If you are already in the office, we watch how your team uses it on a normal day.
You get- Measured base plan
- List of building rules that affect cost or timing
- A written brief we both sign off
Design and back-and-forth
Layouts, materials and 3D views. Lighting, power, air-con and fire safety are designed at this stage too, so the plan works with the building. We revise with you until it fits the team and the budget.
You get- Layout options and a chosen plan
- Material board and 3D views
- M&E plan to building rules
Quote
An itemised quote you can read line by line, matched to the approved design. Furniture and materials are priced against your budget, with options where they make a real difference.
You get- Itemised quote
- Schedule with key dates
- Landlord and authority submissions prepared
Build
The site schedule is fixed in the quote. One team runs M&E, carpentry, ceilings, flooring and furniture, handles the paperwork and inspections, and sends you updates at each stage so you never need to chase.
You get- Progress updates at each stage
- One project manager to call
- Changes priced before they are made
Handover
We walk the office with you, close every defect on the list and hand over the keys. Need equipment moved from your old office? We plan the move so your team is back at work with as little downtime as possible.
You get- Defects list closed
- Keys and a walkthrough of the finished office
- Help with relocation and post-handover adjustments
One team, one chat.
Most of the talking happens on WhatsApp, because that is where you already are. You get one project manager who knows your job from the brief onwards, and updates arrive on a schedule instead of when you ask.
The designer who drew your office stays involved during the build, so questions on site get answered by someone who knows why each line is where it is.
Why design and buildOffice interior design FAQs.
In short. Metadesign Interior runs every office renovation and fit-out in Singapore in six steps: first call, site visit and brief, design, quote, build and handover. One team does all six, and each step ends with something you can check, from a measured plan to an itemised quote.
How long does the whole process take?
It depends on size and scope. Metadesign Interior splits it into design and approvals, then the build on site, and gives you both in the schedule that comes with the quote. Our guide on how long an office renovation takes shows each phase.
When should we call you if our lease starts in three months?
Now. Design and landlord approvals can happen before the keys, so the build can use the whole fit-out period instead of waiting for drawings.
Which approvals does an office renovation need?
The landlord’s approval almost always, plus BCA or SCDF clearance when works touch structure, electrics or fire safety. We prepare the submissions in step four. The permits guide and lease renovation rules explain the detail.
Can you work with our own furniture supplier?
Yes. We coordinate the delivery dates and power and data points with your supplier, so their furniture fits the layout and arrives when the site is ready.
What happens if something needs fixing after handover?
Tell us on WhatsApp. Post-handover support covers adjustments and any certifications still needed after you move in.
Ready for step one?
The first call is short. Have your headcount, rough sqft and move-in date to hand, or just send them on WhatsApp.
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