Convenience store and supermarket fit-out across Lothian

We carry out convenience store and supermarket fit-out throughout Lothian, from Livingston to Dalkeith. Every job starts with a measured survey and ends with a certified, trading-ready handover.

A convenience store fit-out lays out shelving, refrigeration, counters and security so a small footprint can carry a wide range and be run by one or two staff.

Guide price in Lothian£250–£550per m², ex VAT. Confirmed after a free survey.

What is shopfitting like in Lothian?

Typical Lothian jobs for this service involve high street units and corner shops, as well as salons, barbers and beauty clinics. We check the lease, access and service capacity before pricing.

East Central Scotland includes the capital's historic streets, where much of the centre is protected, alongside modern towns with newer retail developments.

What does the work include?

  • Counter with tobacco gantry and lottery space
  • CCTV, intruder alarm and security shutters
  • Anti-slip commercial flooring
  • Signage and price-ticket rails

Planning and building control in Lothian

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.

  • Refrigeration needs dedicated circuits and ventilation space; confirm the supply capacity before ordering chillers.
  • Your premises licence plan may need updating if the alcohol display area changes.

Questions about convenience store and supermarket fit-out in Lothian

Do you supply the chillers and shelving?

We can supply and install shelving and counters, and coordinate the chiller installer so power, drainage and positions are ready for them.

Can you refit the store overnight?

Many c-store refits are done in phases overnight so the shop closes for a day or two at most.

Do you cover Livingston and the rest of Lothian?

Yes. We carry out convenience store and supermarket fit-out in Livingston, Dalkeith and across Lothian. The survey is free wherever the unit is.

Which building rules apply to fit-outs in Lothian?

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.

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