Revitalise your space without starting from scratch

Your commercial space may be functional but dated — worn finishes, inefficient layout, inconsistent brand. A full strip-out and refit isn’t always the right answer. We deliver commercial refurbishment projects across Brisbane and the Gold Coast that update and improve existing spaces without the cost and disruption of a complete rebuild.

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Refurbishment vs. fitout

Working within the existing fabric

A commercial refurbishment works within the existing fabric of a building — updating finishes, reconfiguring layouts at the margin, modernising services and refreshing brand presentation — without necessarily removing everything to base building. It’s generally faster and less expensive than a full fitout, but requires careful management of the interface between old and new work.

Where a full fitout is warranted (very poor base condition, complete change of use, or significant reconfiguration), we advise accordingly. Where refurbishment can achieve your goals, it’s often the smarter investment.

Refurbishment scopes we deliver

Across every commercial sector

Office refurbishments

Replacing worn carpet with polished concrete or LVT, new workstation systems, LED lighting upgrades with DALI control, refreshed joinery, repainting, new partitions to reconfigure the floor plate, or a new kitchen and breakout area.

Retail refurbishments

Updating shopfronts, replacing gondola systems and display joinery, relighting with modern LED track, replacing flooring, and refreshing brand graphics — often within a tight trading window or staged to allow continued operation.

Medical practice refurbishments

Updating infection control flooring in consulting rooms, replacing dated joinery, installing new handwashing provisions, refreshing waiting areas, and upgrading to accessible bathrooms that may not have previously complied with AS 1428.

Hospitality refurbishments

Refreshing dining environments with new flooring, seating, lighting and feature walls; upgrading bar fronts and back-bar cabinetry; and modernising commercial kitchen surfaces and equipment connections.

Working in occupied premises

Refurbishing around your operation

Commercial refurbishment often takes place in partly or fully occupied premises. We have extensive experience managing occupied-tenancy projects safely and with minimal impact on the occupant’s daily operations.

Careful scheduling of disruptive trades
Acoustic and dust barriers between zones
Staged working zones to keep you operating
Clear daily communication with the business operator
After-hours and weekend working where needed
Honest advice on the refurbishment vs. full-fitout threshold

Commercial Refurbishment FAQ

Questions we're often asked

It depends on the scope. Like-for-like material replacement (replacing carpet with new carpet) generally does not require approval. Structural changes, changes to essential services (fire, hydraulic, mechanical), or changes affecting access may trigger building approval. We advise during scoping.

Yes. Staged refurbishment in occupied premises is something we do regularly. We work with you to identify the sequence that minimises disruption while achieving the most efficient construction programme.

Cost depends entirely on scope — area, extent of trades, materials specification and approval requirements. We provide a fixed-price proposal following a site inspection. Refurbishments are typically significantly less expensive per square metre than full fitouts.

When more than roughly 70% of the existing fitout elements are being removed and replaced, the economics usually favour a full strip and refit. We are honest with clients about this threshold and help them make the right decision for their investment.

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Discuss your commercial refurbishment in Brisbane or the Gold Coast

Call us or send your brief — we'll arrange a no-obligation site inspection and a detailed fixed-price proposal.

Request a proposal Call 0488 773 232