Commercial shop flooring across the Scottish Borders
We carry out commercial shop flooring throughout the Scottish Borders, from Kelso to Galashiels. Every job starts with a measured survey and ends with a certified, trading-ready handover.
Commercial shop flooring is hard-wearing floor covering laid for heavy foot traffic: sheet vinyl, luxury vinyl tile, porcelain, resin and entrance matting.
What is shopfitting like in the Scottish Borders?
In Scottish Borders we mostly see showrooms and trade counters and convenience stores and off-licences. Each has its own landlord rules, service loads and access limits, which we look at on the first visit.
Border towns have compact, historic high streets where shopfront changes are often in conservation areas.
What does the work include?
- Commercial sheet vinyl and LVT
- Porcelain and ceramic tiling
- Resin and polished concrete
- Recessed entrance matting
Planning and building control in the Scottish Borders
In Scotland, most fit-out work that alters the building needs a building warrant from the local authority before work starts, followed by a completion certificate. Planning permission and advertisement consent are separate, and Scottish councils publish their own shopfront design guidance.
- Kitchens and wet areas need a higher slip resistance rating.
- A poor subfloor shows through thin vinyl; levelling is worth paying for.
Questions about commercial shop flooring in the Scottish Borders
Which building rules apply to fit-outs in the Scottish Borders?
In Scotland, most fit-out work that alters the building needs a building warrant from the local authority before work starts, followed by a completion certificate. Planning permission and advertisement consent are separate, and Scottish councils publish their own shopfront design guidance.
Can you lay flooring overnight?
Yes. Many flooring jobs are done out of hours with quick-drying levelling compounds.
Do I need entrance matting?
It is strongly recommended. It keeps floors dry and reduces slips near the door.
Do you cover Kelso and the rest of the Scottish Borders?
Yes. We carry out commercial shop flooring in Kelso, Galashiels and across the Scottish Borders. The survey is free wherever the unit is.
Towns we cover in the Scottish Borders
Other services in the Scottish Borders
- Roller shutters and security
- Shop signage and fascias
- Shop refurbishment and refit
- Bespoke shop joinery and counters
- Shelving and display systems
- Suspended ceilings and partitions
Nearby areas
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