In a typical 8-week villa renovation, weeks 1–2 cover demolition and MEP rough-in, weeks 3–5 cover ceiling, partition and flooring work, weeks 6–7 cover paint and finishing, and week 8 covers furniture installation and final handover walk-through.
Understanding what happens week-by-week helps homeowners set realistic expectations for a renovation timeline — and spot delays early.
Weeks 1–2: Demolition and MEP Rough-In
Existing finishes are removed and new electrical, plumbing and HVAC routing is installed before any new surfaces go up. This stage determines the timeline for everything after it — MEP changes discovered late are the most common cause of schedule slippage.
Weeks 3–5: Ceilings, Partitions and Flooring
Gypsum ceiling work, any new partition walls, and flooring installation happen once MEP is signed off and inspected. This is typically the most visually dramatic stage, where a space starts reading as “finished” for the first time.
Weeks 6–7: Paint and Finishing Details
Painting, custom carpentry installation (wardrobes, cabinetry), and fixture installation (lighting, plumbing fixtures) happen in this window, along with any glass or aluminum work.
Week 8: Furniture and Handover
Furniture placement, final cleaning, and a joint walk-through with the client to catch any punch-list items before formal handover and warranty documentation.
See a full project example in our Turnkey Fit-Out Case Study.
MEP issues discovered after demolition are the most common cause, since they affect every stage that follows.
Furniture placement, a joint walk-through to identify any remaining punch-list items, and formal handover with warranty documentation.