The Steed Art Journal / Planning & budgets
What does a turnkey renovation actually include?
Photography from the Steed Art company profile.
The short answer
For Steed Art, turnkey renovation brings the interior work after the grey structure into one agreed scope. That can include design, civil and wet works, electrical and mechanical services, finishes, joinery, furniture and handover. The word turnkey does not replace a written list of inclusions: your project agreement defines what is covered.
Keep these in mind
- Confirm the scope room by room, including the work behind finished surfaces.
- Separate included items from allowances, client purchases and exclusions.
- Agree how design approvals, changes and completion will be recorded.
The six parts of Steed Art's turnkey scope
The company profile describes a coordinated service after the grey structure. The point is to connect design decisions with the trades, materials and final details needed to carry them out. A project may include all six areas below or a smaller agreed selection.
| Area | Items to discuss |
|---|---|
| Design & planning | Layout, 3D visualization, finish selection and specifications |
| Civil & wet works | Site preparation, alterations, wall preparation, waterproofing and screeding |
| Electrical & mechanical | Wiring, switches, lighting, plumbing, sanitary connections, AC and ventilation |
| Architectural finishes | Flooring, ceilings, paint, wall treatments, doors, windows and glass partitions |
| Joinery & furniture | Kitchens, wardrobes, vanities, storage, custom furniture and upholstery |
| Completion & handover | Fixture installation, finish checks, snag resolution, cleaning and handover |
Start with the boundaries of the work
Write down which rooms are included and what needs to change in each one. A kitchen brief might cover cabinetry alone, or it might also involve the floor, ceiling, lighting and service positions. Those are different scopes even when both are described as a kitchen renovation.
Identify items you want to retain. Existing appliances, furniture or fittings should be recorded early so the proposed design can account for them. Ask who will assess their condition and whether removal, protection or reinstallation belongs in the agreement.
- Rooms and spaces included
- Items retained, removed or replaced
- Supply, installation and finishing responsibilities
- Access, protection, waste removal and cleaning arrangements
Ask what is excluded or still undecided
A proposal is easier to evaluate when it names the items outside the price. Ask whether appliances, loose furniture, decorative lighting and specialist work are included, supplied by you or left for later selection. Do not assume one answer applies to every contractor or package.
Where a selection remains open, request a clear allowance or a description of how it will be priced. Record the specification that the quoted amount assumes and what happens if you choose a different product. This gives both sides a reference when the design develops.
Understand the route from design to handover
Steed Art's stated process is Consult, Design, Specify, Execute and Complete. Use those stages to ask what you will receive and what you need to approve at each point. For example, establish which drawings, finish selections and inclusions should be settled before execution begins.
Ask how changes will be recorded, including their effect on the price and programme. At completion, arrange a joint review of the agreed scope and a written list of any outstanding items. A clear handover closes the loop between the initial brief and the finished space.
Common questions
Does turnkey mean furniture and appliances are automatically included?
No. Confirm each item in the written scope. Steed Art offers joinery, furniture and fixture installation, but final inclusions follow the project agreement.
Does Steed Art only work on complete homes?
The company profile covers complete residential interiors, focused upgrades and commercial fit-outs. Discuss the property and the specific work you need so the scope can be defined.
About this guide
This planning guide draws on Steed Art’s company profile and service scope. Photographs show work included in that profile. Confirm specifications, prices, responsibilities and programme against your own property and written agreement.
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Share photographs, plans if available and a short description of what you want to change.
