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Notes from commercial fit-outs
Short, practical articles on the decisions that come before and during a fit-out: what drives cost, what can go wrong and when a smaller job is the better choice.
Cost and pricing
What really moves the cost of a shop fit-out
Owners often ask for a price per square metre. It is an understandable question with an unhelpful answer, because floor area is rarely what drives the budget.
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Is it worth refitting a unit you rent?
Most businesses on the coast rent their premises. Putting money into someone else’s property is normal, but it deserves a clear look at the terms before the fir
ReadProblems and objections
Questions to ask before renting a shop
The right unit in the right street is worth a lot. The wrong unit in the right street can cost even more. A few questions before signing separate the two.
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Red flags in a shop refit, and what they usually mean
Most fit-out problems were visible before the contract was signed. The signs are rarely dramatic; they are small gaps in the quote, the conversation or the plan
ReadComparisons
Shell unit or fitted unit: which suits your business?
One gives you a blank canvas, the other a head start. Neither is automatically the better deal; the right answer depends on what you need from the space.
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Alternatives to a full refit: when less is the smarter choice
A full refit is not the only way to give a shop or office a new life. Often a targeted set of changes delivers most of the effect with a fraction of the disrupt
ReadExperience and best options
How we work on commercial units
This is not a page of testimonials. It is a plain description of how a fit-out runs with us, so you know what to expect and can judge whether it suits you.
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Small shops: solutions that make the space work harder
Many units in town centres and along the coast are small, deep and narrow. Space is the scarcest resource, so the fit-out has to earn every centimetre.
ReadWho is it for?
Who a shop refit is for, and who should think twice
A refit is a significant investment in time and money. For some businesses it is the obvious next step; for others, a smaller job or a different unit would serv
ReadChecklist for choosing a fit-out contractor
Comparing contractors is easier with the same questions for each. This list covers what matters in a commercial fit-out, from the quote to the final clean.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the blog about?
Do the articles include prices?
Are there customer reviews here?
Is there a checklist for choosing a contractor?
Do you write about renting a unit?
Is a smaller refit ever enough?
Can I suggest a topic?
Are the articles specific to Spain?
Do the articles replace professional advice?
How do I get a quote?
Free, itemised quote
Send us photos and the approximate floor area
A few photos and a rough square-metre figure are enough for a first assessment. If it suits you, we then visit the property and prepare an itemised quote, line by line.
- One contractor, one point of contact
- Itemised quote with no vague lump sums
- Materials purchasing and final clean handled by us
- Work carried out with a guarantee and public liability insurance