Reception Desks are made-to-measure front desks for offices, practices, hotels, gyms and showrooms, often with branding, lighting and wheelchair-height sections. Send one request and independent contractors reply with availability and prices.
Describe your project once to get reception desks quotes.
Request a Shopfitting QuoteWhat It Includes
- Desk. Front panel, worktop and transaction top.
- Storage. Drawers and cupboards behind.
- Cable management. For computers and phones.
- Branding. Logo and backlit panels.
- Accessible section. Lower counter for wheelchair users.
Who It Suits
Offices, medical practices, hotels, gyms, salons and showrooms.
Fittings, Materials and Finishes
- Front panels. Veneer, laminate, slatted timber or solid surface.
- Tops. Quartz, solid surface or laminate.
- Lighting. LED backlighting.
How It Works
- Brief. Size, staff seats and style.
- Design. Drawings or 3D for approval.
- Manufacture. Built in the workshop.
- Install. Delivered, assembled and connected.
Reception Desks Prices
Ballpark prices so you can sanity-check a quotation.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Compact reception desk | R18,000 - R45,000 |
| Custom reception desk | R45,000 - R150,000 |
| Feature desk with stone or backlighting | R120,000 - R300,000 |
| Logo wall behind reception | R8,000 - R40,000 |
Prices JUST UPDATED. Indicative ballpark figures in rand, rounded and excluding VAT. They reflect typical South African market rates for this kind of work. They are not our prices or quotations, and no contractor is bound by them. Confirm VAT, delivery, installation and what each quotation includes.
Get prices for your project rather than a range. Send one request, with no obligation.
Request a Shopfitting QuoteWhat Affects the Price
- Length and shape. Curved desks cost more.
- Materials. Stone and solid surface tops.
- Lighting and branding. Adds materials and wiring.
What Affects Lead Time
- Standard desks. 2 to 4 weeks.
- Custom and stone. 4 to 8 weeks.
What to Send for an Accurate Quote
- Desk size and number of staff seats.
- Photos of the reception area.
- Style or examples you like.
- Logo and branding needs.
- Install date.
Drawings and photos can be shared with the contractor you choose once you are in contact.
Reception Desks FAQs
How much does a custom reception desk cost?
Roughly R45,000 to R150,000, with feature desks costing more.
Should my desk have a lower section?
It makes the desk usable for wheelchair users and is good practice.
Can I buy a standard desk instead?
Yes. Off-the-shelf desks cost less but may not fit the space.
Is installation included?
Ask for it to be quoted with delivery.
Related Services
Use Shopfitting South Africa to get reception desks quotes on one brief and compare like with like.
Shopfitting South Africa is a quote-matching service. We do not design, manufacture or install fittings, and we do not employ installation teams or own factories. Work is quoted and carried out by independent contractors, and your agreement is with the one you choose. Get a written quotation with drawings, finishes and a programme before you pay a deposit.
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Keep it brief. Give your city, the service, the type of premises and its rough size. With your consent, your enquiry is passed only to contractors suited to the job, and you decide whether to go ahead.
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