Overview
Commercial fit-out needs a clear layout and a practical programme around access, deliveries and business operations. We discuss customer areas, staff spaces and the required internal finishes. Specialist services and design or approval requirements are confirmed before work is scheduled.
What is included
The final quote confirms which items are included in your project.
- Shop fit-out
- Retail refurbishment
- Internal partitions
- Wall finishing
- Ceilings
- Flooring
- Plumbing
- Decoration
- Counter and work-area preparation
- Customer area refurbishment
- Back-room refurbishment
Typical work list
- Shop fit-out
- Retail refurbishment
- Internal partitions
- Wall finishing
- Ceilings
- Flooring
- Plumbing
- Decoration
- Counter and work-area preparation
- Customer area refurbishment
- Back-room refurbishment
Who this service is for
Shop owners, retail tenants, office occupiers, landlords and commercial property managers.
Project stages & expected timeline
Use the following as a planning sequence, not a guaranteed duration. Any day ranges are illustrative and may overlap.
Brief and site review
Agree the layout, operating constraints and landlord requirements.
Preparation and services
Prepare areas and coordinate specialist first-fix work.
Internal fit-out
Complete agreed partitions, finishes, flooring and work areas.
Completion
Check the scope and prepare areas for the occupier’s use.
Project duration depends on size, condition, materials, access and the final agreed scope of work.
What can affect the timeline
- Existing condition and hidden damage
- Final scope, design and material availability
- Access, occupied rooms and working hours
- Drying, curing and specialist trade coordination
Preparing for the work
- Provide layout drawings where available.
- Confirm landlord and building management permissions.
- Discuss closing periods, access and deliveries.
Frequently asked questions
Can work take place around opening hours?
Restricted-hour work can be discussed. The programme and cost depend on the constraints.
Do you supply bespoke shop furniture?
Counter and work-area preparation can be included. Bespoke joinery supply and fitting must be specifically agreed.
Can a small back-room repair be quoted?
Yes. Commercial work does not have to be a full fit-out.