Shop refurbishment and refit across Lothian
Businesses across Lothian use us for shop refurbishment and refit because one team manages the design, the trades and the sign-off. We regularly quote in Edinburgh, Livingston, Dalkeith.
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 Lothian
Most enquiries we get from Lothian come from shopping centre units and retail park stores or boutiques and independent retailers, and the survey is where we pick up the details that change the price.
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?
- Redecoration and new finishes
- Lighting upgrade to LED
- Replacement fixtures and counters
- Flooring replacement
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.
- 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 Lothian
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.
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 need an asbestos survey?
For buildings built before 2000, a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before strip-out. We can arrange it.
Do you cover Edinburgh and the rest of Lothian?
Yes. We carry out shop refurbishment and refit in Edinburgh, Livingston and across Lothian. The survey is free wherever the unit is.
Towns we cover in Lothian
Other services in Lothian
- Aluminium shopfronts
- Roller shutters and security
- Shop signage and fascias
- Bespoke shop joinery and counters
- Shelving and display systems
- Suspended ceilings and partitions
Nearby areas
Ready to plan your fit-out in Lothian?
Book a free site survey and get a fixed-price, itemised quote.