Retail Shopfitting covers fitting out a complete retail space so it is ready to trade: walls, ceilings, flooring, fixtures, counters, lighting and the shopfront. Send one request and independent contractors reply with availability and prices.
Describe your project once to get retail shopfitting quotes.
Request a Shopfitting QuoteWhat It Includes
- Shell work. Partitions, bulkheads, ceilings and flooring.
- Fixtures. Wall shelving, gondolas, display tables and fitting rooms.
- Counters. Cash desk and service counters.
- Lighting and electrical. Track lights, feature lighting and power points.
- Shopfront. Glazing, entrance and fascia signage.
- Finishes. Paint, laminates, graphics and branding.
Who It Suits
Clothing, pharmacy, cellphone, homeware, beauty and convenience stores, whether new tenants, relocations or full refits.
Fittings, Materials and Finishes
- Boards. Melamine, MDF and plywood for carcasses and wall panels.
- Surfaces. High-pressure laminate, veneer, spray paint or powder coat.
- Metalwork. Mild steel and aluminium frames, slatwall and pegboard systems.
- Glass and acrylic. Shelves, display cases and sneeze guards.
How It Works
- Brief and site measure. Floor area, brand guide and mall tenant criteria.
- Design. Layout, elevations and finishes, plus landlord approval where needed.
- Manufacture. Fixtures built in the workshop while site work starts.
- Installation. Shell work, fixtures, lighting and snag list.
- Handover. Clean site, final inspection and trading.
Retail Shopfitting Prices
Ballpark prices so you can sanity-check a quotation.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Basic fit-out (paint, flooring, standard fixtures) | R3,500 - R6,000 per m² |
| Mid-range fit-out | R6,000 - R12,000 per m² |
| High-end or flagship fit-out | R12,000 - R25,000+ per m² |
| Small store, 40 - 80 m², mid-range | R250,000 - R900,000 |
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
- Floor area. Most quotes start with a rate per m².
- Finish level. Veneer, stone and custom metalwork cost far more than melamine.
- Shell condition. A bare shell needs ceilings, flooring and electrical first.
- Mall requirements. Tenant criteria, after-hours work and approvals add cost.
What Affects Lead Time
- Design approval. Landlord sign-off can take a few weeks.
- Workshop capacity. Busy periods before festive trading push dates out.
- Imported items. Special lighting, hardware or finishes can delay delivery.
What to Send for an Accurate Quote
- Store type and floor area in m².
- Whether the unit is a bare shell or an existing store.
- Mall or street front, and the city.
- Brand guide, drawings or photos if you have them.
- Target opening date and rough budget.
Drawings and photos can be shared with the contractor you choose once you are in contact.
Retail Shopfitting FAQs
How much does a retail shopfit cost per m²?
Roughly R3,500 to R6,000 per m² for a basic fit-out, R6,000 to R12,000 for mid-range and from R12,000 for high-end stores.
How long does a small store fit-out take?
Usually 3 to 8 weeks from approved drawings, depending on size, workshop load and mall rules.
Do I need landlord approval?
In most malls, yes. The centre usually wants drawings approved before work starts.
Can I reuse my existing fixtures?
Often. Ask contractors to price refurbishing and moving them as a separate line.
Should I get a turnkey quote?
If you want one party to handle every trade, compare turnkey quotes with separate design and fit-out quotes.
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Compare retail shopfitting quotes through Shopfitting South Africa and check each contractor's scope, finishes and programme side by side.
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.
Retail Shopfitting. Describe what you need once and get the best quote, fast.
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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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