Shop refurbishment and refit contractors in Kent
Businesses across Kent use us for shop refurbishment and refit because one team manages the design, the trades and the sign-off. We regularly quote in Maidstone, Canterbury, Ashford.
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.
Local projects in Kent
Most enquiries we get from Kent come from pharmacies and healthcare premises or convenience stores and off-licences, and the survey is where we pick up the details that change the price.
Across the South East, market towns with conservation areas sit next to large retail parks, so shopfront design often needs to satisfy planners on the high street while retail park units follow the landlord's specification.
What does the work include?
- Strip-out and waste removal
- Redecoration and new finishes
- Lighting upgrade to LED
- Replacement fixtures and counters
Planning and building control in Kent
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.
- Reusing sound fixtures can take a large slice off the cost.
- Older units may contain asbestos; a refurbishment survey is needed before strip-out.
Questions about shop refurbishment and refit in Kent
How much does a shop refit cost?
A redecoration and lighting upgrade sits at the low end of our range; a full strip-out and refit at the top. We itemise the quote so you can choose.
Do you cover Maidstone and the rest of Kent?
Yes. We carry out shop refurbishment and refit in Maidstone, Canterbury and across Kent. The survey is free wherever the unit is.
Which building rules apply to fit-outs in Kent?
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.
Can the shop stay open?
For lighter refreshes, yes, with out-of-hours working. Full refits usually need a short closure.
Towns we cover in Kent
Other services in Kent
- Bespoke shop joinery and counters
- Shelving and display systems
- Suspended ceilings and partitions
- Commercial shop flooring
- Retail shopfitting
- Fashion and boutique fit-out
Nearby areas
Ready to plan your fit-out in Kent?
Book a free site survey and get a fixed-price, itemised quote.