Shop refurbishment and refit across Greater Manchester
Businesses across Greater Manchester use us for shop refurbishment and refit because one team manages the design, the trades and the sign-off. We regularly quote in Oldham, Wigan, Rochdale.
A shop refurbishment updates an existing unit: new finishes, lighting, fixtures and layout, from a light refresh while you trade to a full strip-out and refit.
Working in Greater Manchester
Most enquiries we get from Greater Manchester come from showrooms and trade counters or shopping centre units and retail park stores, and the survey is where we pick up the details that change the price.
North West city centres and their surrounding towns have a strong food, drink and independent retail scene, with plenty of conversions of older shop units into cafés, bars and salons.
What does the work include?
- Strip-out and waste removal
- Redecoration and new finishes
- Lighting upgrade to LED
- Replacement fixtures and counters
What approvals might you need in Greater Manchester?
In England, fit-out work that affects fire escape, structure, drainage or accessibility falls under the Building Regulations and is signed off by local authority or approved inspector building control. Shopfronts, extraction flues and illuminated signs are dealt with separately by the local planning authority.
- Older units may contain asbestos; a refurbishment survey is needed before strip-out.
- Switching to LED lighting cuts running costs and heat load.
Questions about shop refurbishment and refit in Greater Manchester
Can the shop stay open?
For lighter refreshes, yes, with out-of-hours working. Full refits usually need a short closure.
Do you cover Oldham and the rest of Greater Manchester?
Yes. We carry out shop refurbishment and refit in Oldham, Wigan and across Greater Manchester. The survey is free wherever the unit is.
Which building rules apply to fit-outs in Greater Manchester?
In England, fit-out work that affects fire escape, structure, drainage or accessibility falls under the Building Regulations and is signed off by local authority or approved inspector building control. Shopfronts, extraction flues and illuminated signs are dealt with separately by the local planning authority.
Do you need an asbestos survey?
For buildings built before 2000, a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before strip-out. We can arrange it.
Towns we cover in Greater Manchester
Other services in Greater Manchester
- Commercial shop flooring
- Retail shopfitting
- Fashion and boutique fit-out
- Convenience store and supermarket fit-out
- Showroom fit-out
- Restaurant and café fit-out
Nearby areas
Ready to plan your fit-out in Greater Manchester?
Book a free site survey and get a fixed-price, itemised quote.