Condo and Penthouse Fit-Out in Cancún: From Shell to Rental-Ready
You bought pre-construction in a new tower in Puerto Cancún, Malecón Tajamar, the Hotel Zone or Costa Mujeres. The developer hands over a shell or a basic finish, and you are abroad. We take it from the keys to a finished, furnished unit ready to live in or list: design, finishes, custom carpentry, A/C, lighting, automation and furniture, under one fixed-price contract.
What the Turnkey Fit-Out Includes
Interior Design & 3D
Layout, lighting plan, material board and photoreal renders approved before a single tile is ordered.
Handover Inspection
We inspect the unit with you or for you before you sign the developer’s handover record, and document every defect.
Finishes & Stone
Porcelain and natural stone, bathrooms, glass, paint and ceilings, specified for salt air and humidity.
Custom Carpentry
Kitchen, closets, vanities and wall panelling made in our own workshop, with moisture-resistant boards.
A/C, Lighting & Automation
Inverter A/C sized to the heat load, layered lighting, smart locks, Wi-Fi and remote climate control.
Furniture & Rental Setup
Furniture, linens, kitchenware, decor and professional photos, so the unit can go live on Airbnb the week we finish.
How a tower fit-out differs from a house
Developers in Cancún deliver at three levels: obra gris (bare shell with rough-in installations), semi-finished (floors and bathrooms, no kitchen or closets) and finished (builder-grade finishes that most premium buyers replace or upgrade). Each tower also has its own works regulations, and they shape the project as much as the design:
- Building approval first. The administration approves the drawings, especially anything touching risers, the facade, terrace waterproofing or A/C condenser positions.
- Hours, freight elevator and deposits. Noisy work on weekdays only, booked elevator slots, protection of common areas, and a works deposit plus contractor insurance.
- Acoustic underlay under hard floors is required by many towers, and it changes floor build-up heights at doors and terraces.
- Shared installations. Plumbing and electrical connect to the building’s risers and meters, so changes are coordinated with the developer’s engineers.
Inspect before you sign the handover
Once the handover record (acta de entrega-recepción) is signed, defects become an argument instead of a warranty claim. Before signing we check terrace and shower waterproofing with flood tests, falls to drains, window and sliding-door seals, the electrical panel and circuits, plumbing pressure, A/C rough-ins and tile hollowness, and give you a written, photographed list for the developer. If you are abroad, we do it on your behalf and send the report the same day.
Order long-lead items — stone, carpentry, A/C, imported furniture — during the developer’s final months, and the unit starts earning weeks earlier.
Fit-Out Cost in Cancún by Level (2026)
| Fit-out level | MXN per m² | 120 m² condo | 300 m² penthouse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rental-ready upgrade of a finished unit | $8,000–$14,000 | $0.96M–$1.68M | $2.4M–$4.2M |
| Full fit-out from shell (obra gris) | $14,000–$26,000 | $1.68M–$3.12M | $4.2M–$7.8M |
| Luxury penthouse, custom design | $26,000–$40,000 | $3.12M–$4.8M | $7.8M–$12M |
Helpful guides: Hotel Zone build & renovation costs · Malecón Tajamar costs · Puerto Cancún costs · Condo remodel in Cancún · Smart home automation
Why Owners Abroad Choose Recrea for Their Fit-Out
- One contract from handover inspection to furnished, photographed unit
- Fixed price on a line-item budget, milestone payments against verified progress
- Weekly dated photo and video reports — you never need to fly in
- Own carpentry workshop for kitchens and closets, so lead times are ours to control
- We deal with the building — approvals, elevator slots, deposits and the developer’s engineers
- 18+ years and 196 projects — one-year written warranty
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