Renovation budget · Tbilisi, Georgia
Apartment renovation cost in Tbilisi: what your budget includes
A useful renovation estimate explains what you receive, what you purchase separately and how changes are approved. Start with the apartment you already own and the result you need, whether for living or rental.
Why there is no single price per square metre
The same floor area can involve different work. The starting condition, layout changes, bathroom and kitchen requirements, material specifications and building access all affect the estimate. A price per m² becomes useful only after you know the included work and how the area is measured.
NGM does not publish a standard renovation rate on this page. A project estimate needs a review of the actual apartment and an agreed scope. Send a floor plan and current photographs to begin that discussion.
Check the starting condition
“Black frame”, “white frame” and “green frame” are starting descriptions, not a complete work specification. Obtain the developer’s handover specification and check what is actually present: partitions, surfaces, connections, windows, doors and installed systems. An existing finished apartment may instead need removal, repairs or protection of items you want to keep.
Record the work room by room. Mark each item as included, excluded, undecided or supplied by you. Agree any specialist technical checks separately.
Separate the main parts of the estimate
- Work: preparation, agreed construction and finishing tasks, installation and any removal work.
- Materials: quantities, specifications and the brands or alternatives approved for purchase.
- Kitchen and fitted storage: measurements, fabrication, hardware and installation when required.
- Furniture and appliances: itemized purchases for the rooms and intended use.
- Logistics: delivery, carrying, access arrangements, assembly, waste removal and final cleaning.
- Coordination: the local management responsibilities, reporting and fee agreed for the project.
Confirm the quote currency, payment stages, tax treatment where applicable and how supplier price changes are handled. Keep a reserve for possible changes separate from approved spending; agreeing a reserve does not authorize its use.
A blank itemized estimate template
This example shows the fields to discuss with whoever prepares your estimate. It is not a client quotation or an NGM price list. Complete it after reviewing the actual apartment, and repeat the item fields for each task or purchase.
- Estimate header: [property reference], [date and version], [currency], [scope drawings or specification], [validity period].
- Item and responsibility: [room], [task or purchase], [specification], [who supplies it], [who performs or checks it].
- Quantity: [measured amount], [unit], [measurement basis]. Distinguish floor area from the surface or quantity used for the task.
- Labour: [quantity × agreed unit rate], [labour subtotal], [included preparation and installation].
- Materials or products: [quantity × agreed unit price], [subtotal], [supplier or specification], [purchase approval status].
- Other costs: [delivery, carrying, removal or coordination], [amount], [what is included elsewhere to avoid counting twice].
- Item status: [included/excluded/undecided/owner-supplied], [approved amount or allowance], [tax treatment where applicable].
- Summary: [agreed total], [separate reserve], [payment stages], [exclusions], [open decisions].
Label an allowance as an estimate awaiting a final selection. Keep approved cost, amount paid and balance as separate figures. A receipt records a payment or purchase; it does not confirm that the work has been accepted.
Compare the scope before comparing the total
Ask whether each quote includes materials or labour only, which finishes are specified, and whether furniture, appliances, delivery and installation are separate. Check the proposed schedule, payment responsibilities and what happens if an item is unavailable. A lower total may reflect a different scope.
If you ask for “turnkey renovation”, define the handover checklist explicitly. It should state whether the apartment includes the kitchen, lighting, furniture, appliances, cleaning and other items you need before use.
Record changes before committing to them
A change request should show the reason, proposed solution, cost difference and effect on the schedule. Keep your written approval with the revised scope. This is especially useful when you are abroad and cannot inspect every purchase or decision in person.
Use the change-approval template to record the decision, then update the estimate version. The same guide includes a progress-report template linking work, photos, purchases and open questions.
What to send for an initial discussion
Send the Tbilisi location, approximate area, current condition, desired work and preferred starting period. Add a floor plan, recent photographs and any existing design. If you have a budget range, state the currency and whether it also covers furniture and appliances.
NGM can discuss renovation coordination and the next step towards reviewing the apartment. The scope, responsibilities and estimate are agreed for the individual project.
Share your apartment details using the short project form.