Commercial build-out
Commercial build-out in the GTA, scoped before it is built.
One written scope, one lead on site, and one schedule shared by the tenant, the landlord and the trades.
Overview
Built to one written scope
Offices, retail, restaurants, medical and dental spaces, and warehouses. Each build-out is priced and scheduled from one written scope, so the tenant, the landlord and the trades work from the same plan.
Everything included
What a commercial build-out includes
Layout and drawings
Space planning and drawings, scoped before any work starts.
Demolition and partitions
Removal of existing finishes and new partition walls.
Electrical and plumbing
Circuits, rough-in and connections, listed line by line.
Ventilation and HVAC rough-in
Ducting and rough-in for the new layout.
Finishes
Flooring, ceilings, paint and millwork to the approved selections.
Approvals and permits
Landlord approvals and permit requirements confirmed during the scope.
Handover and records
Photos, documents and warranty information at completion.
Let’s scope your project
Tell us about your project.
Share the layout, the timeline and what you want to change. We reply within one business day.
Questions to ask any contractor
Six questions. Ask them of anyone.
Whether you hire us or someone else, these show how complete a commercial quote really is.
Does the quote list every partition, fixture and circuit?
Why it matters: Missing items are where the surprise costs come from.
Who owns the schedule, and who is on site each day?
Why it matters: Tenants, landlords and trades need one accountable lead.
Who handles landlord approvals and the permit?
Why it matters: Approvals can hold up the start date if no one owns them.
How are ventilation and HVAC scoped, and where are they listed?
Why it matters: Rough-in changes late in the job are costly.
How are changes priced and approved?
Why it matters: Each change should be written and approved before it is done.
What records do I receive at handover?
Why it matters: Drawings, photos and warranties protect the space for years.
Timeline
A build-out, phase by phase
The order matters. Approvals, rough-in and inspections each have to happen before the next phase starts.
Illustrative schedule. Real dates are set in the written scope once approvals, selections and lead times are confirmed.
Price
What changes the price
The main factors in a commercial build-out, and how each one moves the number.
Layout and drawings
Varies by scope
Depends on the size and complexity of the space.
Demolition and partitions
Varies by scope
Depends on the amount of removal and the wall types.
Electrical and plumbing
Varies by scope
Depends on circuits, fixtures and connection points.
Ventilation and HVAC rough-in
Varies by scope
Depends on the ducting and equipment the layout needs.
Finishes
Varies by scope
Depends on flooring, ceilings and selections.
Approvals and permits
Varies by scope
Depends on the scope and how many inspections it triggers.
One itemized price built from your scope.
Coordination
Tenant, landlord and trades on one plan
Commercial spaces involve more people than a home. We keep one scope, one schedule and one point of contact.
Tenant requirements
Layout, finishes and fixtures set to how the tenant operates.
Landlord approvals
Drawings and approvals gathered before the order is placed.
Trade coordination
Electrical, plumbing and HVAC sequenced in one schedule.
Quick check
Is your space ready for a build-out?
Tick what applies. It takes about 30 seconds. Nothing is saved or sent from this check.
Strong candidate for a ClearScope.
Several of these point to work that needs planning before it starts. Your free ClearScope puts the scope in writing, line by line.
Worth a closer look.
A few things are worth checking. A short call can tell you whether they need work now or can wait.
This may be fine for now.
Keep an eye on anything you ticked. If plans change, a ClearScope can show what the work would involve.
Structural and wall changes are reviewed by an engineer before anything is removed.
The ClearScope™ method
Four steps. Written at every one.
Scope
Site visit and measured drawing. You receive the site notes and open questions.
Estimate
Itemized scope and price, with selections confirmed in writing.
Build
One team sequences the trades. Changes are written and priced before they happen.
Handover
Walkthrough, close-out of open items, and a records package with photos.
Why The Builders Plug in the GTA
With 20 years of renovation experience, the scope is written before the first cut, not after.
- One team, one scope. Every kitchen is run as a single project with one written scope.
- ClearScope™ on every job. Scope, estimate, build and handover, each documented.
- Insurance and WSIB. WSIB covered and $5 million liability insurance.
- One point of contact. You speak to one person from the first visit to the walkthrough.
- Itemized pricing. Every line is visible, and changes are priced before they happen.
- Experience across the GTA homes. Older, mid-century and newer builds.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Do you work from a tenant’s drawings?
Yes. We can build from existing drawings or develop the layout with you during scoping.
Will I get a written scope?
Yes. Every project starts with a site visit and a written scope before any work begins.
Do you handle permits?
Yes, where the work requires one. We confirm the requirement with the city during the scope.
How long does a build-out take?
It depends on the scope, approvals and lead times. The schedule is set in the written scope once those are confirmed.
What happens at handover?
You receive photos, documents and warranty information for the completed space.
Ready for a written scope?
Products and materials
Partitions, finishes and fixtures
The materials and systems that make up a commercial fit-out. Selections are confirmed in the written scope before ordering.
Partitions and drywall
Steel-stud and drywall partitions, sized to the layout.
Flooring
Commercial-grade flooring, selected for traffic and cleaning.
Ceilings and lighting
Ceiling systems and lighting plans drawn into the scope.
Electrical and data
Panels, circuits and data cabling listed line by line.
HVAC and ventilation
Ducting, equipment and controls for the new layout.
Millwork and counters
Reception, kitchenette and storage millwork to the approved design.
Other services
Services that work with this one
Many projects combine more than one service. Each one starts with a written scope, so the work is planned together.
Let’s talk
Turn plans into reality.
Start with a site visit. We reply within one business day.
Our portfolio
Recent projects
Selected projects from our portfolio. Every project is scoped in writing before the first cut, and each stage is photographed as the work happens.
01 Drone aerial
The site from above: roof, framing and layout checked before each trade starts.
02 Excavation and foundations
Excavation, forming and foundation walls, checked before anything is built on them.
03 Demolition
Interiors opened up and removed to the scope, documented as the structure is revealed.
04 Framing and structure
New walls, floors and roof framing built to the plan, checked before the trades close anything in.
05 Trusses and crane day
Roof trusses delivered, staged and set in place, checked before the roof is closed.
06 Exterior build
The exterior going on as the structure closes in.
07 3D site scan
The site captured in 3D, for measuring and planning.
08 Crew on site
The crew at work on the job.
