BDS apartment to turnkey: checklist, price, and timeline for finishing

A BDS apartment is often described as “new”, but that does not mean it is ready to live in. It is usually a base that needs organized finishing before it becomes a home.

What BDS means in practice

In practice, a BDS apartment may have basic walls, rough installations, screed, and unfinished surfaces. The exact condition depends on the developer, so the first step is always to inspect what is actually delivered.

Turnkey checklist

• confirm the layout and desired room functions;
• check electrical and plumbing points;
• plan bathroom waterproofing, tiles, sanitary fixtures, and accessories;
• prepare walls and ceilings for paint;
• choose flooring and skirting boards;
• plan lighting, doors, final installations, and cleanup.

Bathroom work

The bathroom is usually one of the most important parts of turnkey finishing. It includes waterproofing, slopes, tiles, grouting, sanitary fixtures, drains, shower area, ventilation, and final accessories.

Walls and ceilings

Walls and ceilings often need primer, plastering compound, sanding, fine finishing, and latex paint. The quality of preparation determines how the final surface looks.

Floors and final elements

Flooring should be planned after wet and dusty work. The substrate must be checked before laminate, SPC, tiles, or other floor systems are installed.

Timeline and price

The timeline and price depend on the size, selected materials, bathroom scope, wall condition, flooring, doors, lighting, and how many decisions are already made. A good offer should separate tasks so the client sees what is included.