If you are looking to entrust a company to renovate your business’ interiors, it’s important to choose an office fit out firm that ‘gets’ your brand ethos and treats your premises with the respect they deserve. Whether you’re moving to a new business space or refurbishing an existing premises, having an office fit out partner you can rely on to maintain consistent brand messaging and design workspaces that maximise your floor space and staff productivity is vital.
If you don’t know where to begin with selecting the right contractor for your fit out project, consider the following tips to find the best office interior designer for your business:
Deciding the services you need for your office fit out
There are various services that make up an office fit out. Your business and workplace might not need all of these depending on the existing condition of your property, but it’s important to work with a fit out partner capable of assisting with the following:
- Scope planning and space planning
A partner should be able to recognise what an office space needs, both now and in the years ahead. It should then be able to follow that up by creating visual 2D and 3D floor plans.
- Interior design
A partner that is proven in selecting finishes, furniture, flooring and suitable décor for workspaces and social areas is worth its weight in gold.
- Handling planning and building permissions
A partner should be well-versed in submitting planning and building permissions and liaising with local planning departments.
- Building work
A partner that has contacts with experienced, reputable tradesmen can also be vital for substantial office fit outs.
- Telecommunications
For a complete refit, your company is likely to require improved, futureproof connectivity. A partner that is expert in data cabling and telephony is key.
- Electricals
A partner that has in-house or subcontracted electricians that can handle lighting, heating, security alarms, air conditioning and much more can lighten the load. - Office furniture (supply and installation)
Struggling for manpower to install office furniture yourself? Choose a fit out company that can supply and install your new furniture so that it’s ready to go from day one.
Take the time to research a firm’s expertise
Don’t apologise for interrogating and scrutinising potential fit out partners. It’s important to understand how legitimate their claims are. Find out whether they are up to date with health and safety, building regulations and so forth. Be sure to look closely at a prospective partner’s portfolio of client case studies to ascertain the limit of their skillset.
You also needn’t be afraid of contacting their former clients to gain feedback and testimonials. Any reputable fit out company should be happy to allow this to happen to enable you to have a clear picture of their capabilities.
Weighing up the pros and cons of a turnkey service
If you simply don’t have the time to focus on the day-to-day management of your business and the project management of a new fit out in a new or existing premises, you may wish to select a partner that can offer an end-to-end turnkey service. This means that they can handle all aspects of the project, from initial scoping and designs through to fitting and aftercare.
In many circumstances, a turnkey approach to an office fit out can save time and money – with only one project manager to liaise with rather than multiple tradesmen.
Pall Mall Estates have a wide range of low cost commercial properties across the UK. Take a look at our available spaces here or get in touch with our experienced team here.
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Pall Mall Estates have a wide range of low cost commercial properties across the UK.
Take a look at our available spaces here or get in touch with our experienced team here.
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Pall Mall Estates have a wide range of low cost commercial properties across the UK.
Take a look at our available spaces here or get in touch with our experienced team here.
