• October 19, 2023
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2BHK to Move-In: Realistic Timeline & Cost Drivers

Moving from a bare flat to a fully finished 2BHK ready to move in is exciting — and it usually raises the same questions: how long will it take, and what drives the cost? If you’re planning a full-home interior in Navi Mumbai, Mumbai or Thane, here’s a practical timeline and the key cost drivers to watch so your project stays on time and within budget.

Realistic timeline

A typical end-to-end 2BHK interior that includes flooring, paint, kitchen, wardrobes, bathrooms, electrical, lighting and basic furniture runs between 8–12 weeks from site handover to move-in. This assumes steady approvals, timely material deliveries and an in-house team handling most trades. Timeline phases break down roughly as:

• 1. Site study & detailed estimate (3–5 days): measurements, scope alignment and a clear BOQ.
• 2. Design, drawings & approvals (1–2 weeks): working drawings and client sign-off on finishes.
• 3. Material procurement & lead time (1–3 weeks overlapping): ordering long-lead items like modular kitchen, sanitaryware and tiles.
• 4. Execution — civil & services (2–4 weeks): flooring, false ceiling, electrical routing, plumbing rough-ins.
• 5. Finishing & installation (2–3 weeks): painting, bathroom fittings, kitchen installation, wardrobes, joinery and fixtures.
• 6. Handover & snags (3–7 days): snag list, final cleaning and handover pack.

Final tips

Get a detailed, itemised BOQ before you start and insist on stage-wise payments tied to milestones. A transparent vendor who accompanies you to showrooms and provides weekly updates will usually meet timelines and reduce surprises. With clear decisions and disciplined execution, a 2BHK can comfortably move from raw shell to move-in within 8–12 weeks while keeping costs predictable and controllable.