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In short
An apartment “in concrete” is finished in this order: measurement and layout, an engineering design and an estimate, then partitions, electrical and plumbing routing with waterproofing of the wet zones, screed and plaster, and the final finish. Turnkey in Tbilisi this costs ₾650–950/m² with a basic finish and takes 3–6 months depending on area and level. Screed poured before the pipe routing, or tile laid before waterproofing, means tearing it open.
Many new builds in Tbilisi are sold “in concrete” (a black frame): load-bearing walls, windows and riser stubs, with no screed or plaster. The internal layout, engineering and finishing are done by the buyer. That is a plus, since the apartment comes out tailored to you, but it needs a plan. Here is the order of works.
Where to start
- Measurement and layout: where the partitions, wet zones, kitchen, light and socket points go.
- An engineering design: the scheme for electrics, water, heating and ventilation.
- An estimate and contract: a fixed line-by-line price so there are no charges along the way.
The order of works
- Partitions and rough walls per the layout.
- Electrical routing and plumbing, waterproofing of the wet zones.
- Floor screed and wall plaster ready for finishing.
- Finishing: tiling, painting, floors, doors, installing the plumbing fixtures.
A mistake in the sequence costs money: pour the screed before the pipe routing, or tile before waterproofing, and you will have to tear it open. That is why it matters that a single contractor runs every stage on one schedule.
How much it costs and how long it takes
Finishing “from concrete” turnkey in Tbilisi costs ₾650–950/m² with a basic finish and takes 3–6 months depending on area and level. A full turnkey major renovation on a single estimate is usually more cost-effective than assembling separate tradespeople and being responsible for joining up their work yourself. What a buyer actually gets in such a shell is covered in The bare shell of a new build; for a detached house you cost house construction prices per m² instead.
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