Free Renovation BOQ Checklist for Dubai Apartments & Villas

This free renovation BOQ checklist by ASM Interiors by Asfar Majeed Technical Services LLC helps Dubai homeowners, landlords, and property investors prepare the right information before requesting a renovation quotation, kitchen BOQ, bathroom BOQ, or custom joinery BOQ.

Use this checklist to make your renovation planning more structured, reduce delays, and get more accurate quotations from renovation contractors in Dubai.

Section 1: Property Information

• ☐ Property type: Apartment / Villa / Townhouse
• ☐ Building name and community
• ☐ Floor number (for apartments)
• ☐ Approximate size (sqft or sqm)
• ☐ Number of bedrooms and bathrooms
• ☐ Building management company name
• ☐ Ownership document available (Title Deed / OQOOD)

Section 2: Scope of Work Required

• ☐ Full apartment/villa renovation (all rooms)
• ☐ Kitchen renovation only
• ☐ Bathroom renovation(s) only — specify how many
• ☐ Flooring replacement
• ☐ Custom wardrobes / walk-in closets
• ☐ TV wall / media unit
• ☐ Ceiling works and LED lighting
• ☐ Painting and decorative finishes
• ☐ MEP modifications (plumbing, electrical, AC)
• ☐ External works (garden, driveway, outdoor areas)

Section 3: Material Preferences

• ☐ Preferred flooring type (porcelain, marble, engineered wood, SPC)
• ☐ Preferred kitchen cabinet finish (PU paint, laminate, AFP, veneer)
• ☐ Preferred countertop material (quartz, porcelain, marble)
• ☐ Preferred wardrobe door type (swing / sliding) and finish
• ☐ Preferred sanitaryware brand or style
• ☐ Preferred hardware brand (Hettich, Blum, Hafele, or equivalent)
• ☐ Lighting preferences (recessed downlights, LED strips, pendant lights)
• ☐ Paint brand preference (Jotun, Dulux, or equivalent)

Section 4: Budget Information

• ☐ Overall budget range (or “open to proposal based on scope”)
• ☐ Priority areas (where to invest more vs where to save)
• ☐ Appliance supply: client-supplied or contractor-supplied
• ☐ Tile supply: client-supplied or contractor-supplied
• ☐ Sanitaryware supply: client-supplied or contractor-supplied

Section 5: Timeline Requirements

• ☐ Required completion date (if specific deadline exists)
• ☐ Flexibility on timeline (strict / flexible)
• ☐ Planned date to start works
• ☐ Property currently occupied or vacant
• ☐ Any blackout periods (Ramadan, holidays, tenant restrictions)

Section 6: Documentation to Prepare

• ☐ Title Deed or OQOOD copy
• ☐ Emirates ID / Passport copy
• ☐ Photos of all rooms to be renovated
• ☐ Floor plan or layout drawing (if available)
• ☐ Any existing renovation or joinery drawings
• ☐ Building management contact details

Section 7: Kitchen BOQ Preparation Checklist

• ☐ Kitchen layout confirmed (L-shape, U-shape, galley, island)
• ☐ Existing appliances to be reused or replaced
• ☐ New appliances selected (brand and model)
• ☐ Sink type and material selected
• ☐ Mixer selected
• ☐ Photos of existing kitchen from all angles
• ☐ Kitchen measurements available

Section 8: Bathroom BOQ Preparation Checklist

• ☐ Number of bathrooms to renovate
• ☐ Existing sanitaryware to be reused or replaced
• ☐ Preferred tile style (large format, pattern, standard)
• ☐ Shower enclosure type (frameless, semi-frameless)
• ☐ Bathtub requirement (freestanding, built-in, or no bathtub)
• ☐ Photos of all bathrooms from all angles
• ☐ Bathroom measurements available

What Happens After You Contact ASM Interiors

• We schedule a free site visit at your convenience
• We measure the space, review existing conditions, and discuss your requirements
• We prepare a detailed, itemised BOQ with material specifications within 5–10 working days
• We guide you through material selection with samples before production begins
• We handle the building management NOC application as part of the project scope

For more information, see our how to choose a renovation contractor guide, renovation budget planning guide, and our individual cost guides for apartments, kitchens, and bathrooms. If you are planning a full-scope project, see our complete apartment renovation service.