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Enter the quoted amount and your carpet area.
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What a suspiciously low quote usually means
- MR-grade ply instead of BWP in kitchen and bathroom joinery — the most common downgrade, and the one that fails first in Mumbai.
- Unbranded hardware described only as 'soft-close', with no brand named.
- Built-up area used instead of carpet, which makes the rate look 20–30% lower.
- GST excluded without saying so.
- Civil work, painting or electrical excluded and quoted later as additions.
- Lump-sum pricing with no quantities, so nothing can be verified.
A quote is not cheap because the studio is generous. It is cheap because something is not in it. Find out what.
Greenbox principal designer
The bands on this page are not market averages. They are the rates Greenbox has billed on completed homes, audited and held at October 2026, with the band set at ±20% around the rate actually invoiced. Your quote can sit outside them for good reasons — but it should be able to say which.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a fair interior rate per sq ft in Mumbai?+
₹1,750–₹2,610 for essential finishes, ₹2,610–₹3,910 for premium and ₹4,180–₹6,270 for luxury, calculated on carpet area and excluding 18% GST. Those cover design, joinery, false ceiling, painting and electrical; civil work and flooring are extra. Rates materially below ₹1,750 usually indicate a reduced specification.
Why does my quote look cheap per sq ft?+
Most often because it is calculated on built-up rather than carpet area, excludes GST, uses MR-grade rather than BWP plywood, specifies unbranded hardware, or excludes painting, electrical or civil work. Ask for a line-item BOQ with quantities, rates and named brands.
Should I always choose the lowest quote?+
No. Compare specification before price: carcass grade, hardware brand, shutter finish, what is included and what is excluded. A quote 30% cheaper is usually 30% less scope, and the difference resurfaces as variations during the project.
Do you review quotes from other studios?+
Yes, and we do it honestly. Send the BOQ and we will tell you what looks under-scoped or mis-specified, whether or not you end up working with us. It costs us an hour and it is how a fair number of clients first meet us.