Fit-out Services

The word ‘fit out’ is a construction term often used to describe the process of making the interior space of a building suitable for occupation by a tenant. A fitout can encompass interior walls, plastering, electrical, flooring, decoration, lighting, mechanical installations, furnishings and or any other improvements made to the interior of premises. 

A fitout is said to be complete once it is ready to be occupied and used. 

The tenant will usually hire a fit out specialist to carry out the interior construction work on their behalf and, with the approval of their landlord, of course.  

Don’t let the construction jargon confuse you, a fit out specialist is no more than a builder who is an expert in interior renovations and construction work. 

Here an easy distinction between a regular builder and a fitout contractor: 

• A Regular Builder may construct a building from the ground up structurally, including the shell and core of the building. 
• A Fitout Contractor will generally not be involved with any (or much) of the structural work. Once the exterior components (shell and core) are ready, it is the fitout contractors responsibility to create an interior space to suit the particular needs of the tenant. 

This is a very difficult question to answer as there are so many variables. However in our quest to provide as much value to our clients as possible, we’ve created a ‘fit out cost calculator’ that will help give you a good indication of the project cost by factoring in the project type, size and grade of finish (low, medium, high). If you’re worried that your budget wont stretch, ask us about how you can spread the cost of your project over 2 years.

Our stringent Due Diligence checks ensures that every contractor listed on the platform is capable of delivering to a high standard and represent excellent value for money. Typically over 20 hours of skilled resource is required to complete the due diligence checks which include (but not limited to):

• 1. Validating company documents such as Trade License and Insurances
  2. Customer Satisfaction surveys for projects delivered in the last 12 months
  3. Site inspections of projects delivered in the last 12 months
  4. Proposal cross-referencing – making sure what the previous clients have paid for, is actually what was installed (you’d be surprised how often inferior products are installed)

We’ve done as much as we can to safeguard our clients, and will only ever recommend experienced, ‘quality-checked’ contractors that are specific to their project.

Any contractor listed on the platform will have completed (and passed) stringent due diligence checks. Whilst our customers have a greater chance of a successful project by using one of the shortlisted contractors, it is not possible for us to guarantee the quality of the contractors work. Although saying that, it’s a requirement that all contractors offer a minimum 12 months guarantee for the work that they’ve delivered which helps.

We personally conduct the satisfaction survey at the end of every project. If the customer has a negative experience and they’re happy for us to contact the contractor, we take up any dissatisfaction directly with them. Often issues that have arisen are due to unclear expectations, poor communication or delayed payments. Having contacted the contractor we usually find that the problems get resolved quickly and amicably.

Absolutely! In the unlikely event that a contractor falls short of the Contractors Direct Standard, they will be suspended and may be terminated completely. The reason that the vast majority of the contractors on the experts work to a high standard is that our initial due diligence is stringent, and the monitoring process puts their reputation and future work on the line.

Office fit out is the process of making an interior space usable for its occupants. Typically carried out when a company relocates or opens a new office, it takes the space from a bare building to a ready-to-use environment. It’s different from refurbishment, because refurbishment improves a space that is already usable, normally partway through a lease term.

Every project is unique, but most office fit outs will involve nearly all of the below stages:

– Planning: Defining the brief for your project, and allocating the needed resource.

– Design: Turning the brief into a package that can be delivered, including layouts, costings, and visualisations.

– Build Out: the main construction works of the project, such as partitions, ceilings, and joinery.

– Life Systems: The systems in your office that protect staff in emergencies, such as sprinklers and fire alarms.

– Mechanical & Electrical: all the utilities that keep your space working, including power, data, and air conditioning.

– Finishes: The most visible part of your fit out project, including flooring, decoration, and design features.

– Furniture: All the movable elements used to enable your people to work, from desks to meeting booths.

Equally important as monetary cost is the time cost of your potential project. Again, the time you will need to allow for your project will vary widely depending on several factors. The key ones are how much planning is needed, the complexity of your requirements, and the size of your space.

A 5,000 sq/ft office fit out could take anywhere from 4 to 18 months to complete. The planning process does not vary much with size, so smaller offices will not take much less time. However, very large projects of 50,000 sq/ft or more may take significantly longer to deliver.

An engineer, architect, and fit-out contractor are all more than likely to be associated with the fit-out project, however precisely which kinds of trade contractors are needed may differ depending upon how substantial the proposed works are.

The tenant and designer will often collaborate to look at the space as well as discuss the needs of the business, a number of workers, and design preferences, in order to come up with an ideal interior design and layout for space and business. 

It’s essential to include the fitout contractor at this stage as they’ll be extremely valuable in providing support on technical and trade-specific building elements that the remainder of the team may not have taken into consideration. The fitout contractor will also be able to guarantee that the project complies with any relevant regulatory and building codes.

Yes! We provide safe and efficient demolition services for residential and commercial buildings

WHAT DOES YOUR AMC SERVICE INCLUDES:

Our Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) cover electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, and general repairs for homes and offices.

DO YOU PROVIDE FREE CONSULTATIONS:

Yes! We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your project requirement