Shop refurbishment and refit contractors in West Sussex
Our shop refurbishment and refit team works across West Sussex and the wider South East, taking projects from first survey to final clean in towns including Chichester, Horsham, Bognor Regis.
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 West Sussex
In West Sussex we mostly see boutiques and independent retailers and showrooms and trade counters. Each has its own landlord rules, service loads and access limits, which we look at on the first visit.
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
What approvals might you need in West Sussex?
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.
- Switching to LED lighting cuts running costs and heat load.
- Reusing sound fixtures can take a large slice off the cost.
Questions about shop refurbishment and refit in West Sussex
Which building rules apply to fit-outs in West Sussex?
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.
Can the shop stay open?
For lighter refreshes, yes, with out-of-hours working. Full refits usually need a short closure.
Do you cover Chichester and the rest of West Sussex?
Yes. We carry out shop refurbishment and refit in Chichester, Horsham and across West Sussex. The survey is free wherever the unit is.
Towns we cover in West Sussex
Other services in West Sussex
- Showroom fit-out
- Restaurant and café fit-out
- Bar and pub fit-out
- Takeaway and hot food fit-out
- Salon and barber shop fit-out
- Pharmacy fit-out
Nearby areas
Ready to plan your fit-out in West Sussex?
Book a free site survey and get a fixed-price, itemised quote.