Small Commercial Property Transformations
Create Functional, Impressive Business Spaces
Your business premises play a crucial role in your success, affecting everything from staff productivity to customer impressions. At Hartley Construction, we specialise in transforming commercial properties into functional, attractive spaces that help your business thrive. Whether you're renovating a retail unit, updating an office, or converting a property for commercial use, our experienced team delivers professional results with minimal disruption to your operations.
Commercial Transformation Services
Retail Fit-Outs & Refurbishments
Create inviting retail environments that showcase your products and enhance the customer experience. From complete shop fit-outs to refreshing existing retail spaces, we deliver practical environments that meet your needs.
Office Renovations & Modernisations
Transform outdated workspaces into productive, inspiring environments for your team. Our office renovations incorporate modern workplace design principles while maximising available space and improving functionality.
Hospitality & Food Service Spaces
Develop functional, compliant kitchens, cafés, and restaurant areas that meet strict hygiene regulations while providing efficient workflow for staff and comfortable areas for customers.
Business Premises Conversions
Convert residential or industrial properties into suitable commercial spaces, handling all aspects from structural modifications to finish details while ensuring compliance with change of use regulations.
Our Commercial Transformation Process
Initial Consultation
We begin by understanding your business requirements, challenges, and objectives. This consultation helps us recommend practical solutions that align with your brand, operational needs, and budget constraints.
Design & Planning
Working with you and commercial design specialists, we'll develop comprehensive plans for your transformation. We can work with your existing plans, collaborate with your preferred designers, or recommend trusted professionals from our network. We'll support you through planning regulations and building standards specific to commercial premises.
Preparation & Protection
Before commencing work, we carefully prepare the site to minimise disruption. For occupied premises, we can discuss the scheduling of work outside business hours or in phases to maintain your operations.
Essential Infrastructure
Our skilled tradespeople handle all necessary structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work, ensuring everything meets current building regulations and commercial standards. We pay particular attention to compliance with health and safety requirements specific to business premises.
Installation & Finishing
Working with quality suppliers, we install all fixtures, fittings, and finishes according to the agreed design. We coordinate all trades to ensure efficient progress while maintaining exceptional quality standards throughout your commercial space.
Final Inspection & Handover
We thoroughly inspect all aspects of the completed work, ensuring everything meets our exacting standards and commercial building regulations.
Benefits of Commercial Property Transformation
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Professional, well-designed premises reflect positively on your brand and create favourable impressions with clients and customers.
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Thoughtfully designed workspaces with proper lighting, ventilation, and ergonomic considerations help boost staff morale and efficiency.
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Optimised layouts can significantly improve workflow, reducing wasted time and increasing business productivity.
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Ensure your premises meet all current building regulations, accessibility requirements, and health and safety standards.
Quality Commercial Materials & Finishes
We use commercial-grade materials and trusted suppliers to ensure your business space stands up to daily use:
Flooring: Durable commercial-grade options suited to high-traffic areas
Lighting: Energy-efficient systems that improve workspace visibility and atmosphere
Partitioning: Flexible space division solutions including stud walls and glass partitions
Services: Robust electrical, data, and plumbing installations designed for commercial demands
Finishes: Hard-wearing paints, laminates, and surfaces that maintain their appearance
FAQs
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In many cases, yes. We can develop phased work schedules. For more extensive renovations, we'll help you plan the most efficient schedule to reduce downtime.
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Timeframes vary significantly based on the scope of work and size of premises. Small retail refreshes might take 2-3 weeks, while complete fit-outs or conversions typically require 6-12 weeks. We'll provide a detailed timeline during the planning phase.
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Yes, we ensure all work complies with basic building regulations and accessibility standards. For specialised industry regulations such as food hygiene or healthcare standards, we don't provide direct advice but can work with qualified industry consultants and regulatory specialists who can ensure your project meets all applicable compliance requirements.
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Absolutely. We're happy to incorporate existing equipment, furniture, and fixtures into your new design where practical. This can be a cost-effective approach that reduces both expense and environmental impact.
Contact Us
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