Where does commercial renovations fit your project?
Pick the closest match. Each one shows how we handle that kind of job, then you can go deeper or book a visit.
For homeowners: Commercial Renovations
Scoped room by room, with the rest of the home kept usable during the work.
- Scope agreed in writing before any work starts
- One lead on site from start to handover
- Clear records at handover
For condo owners: Commercial Renovations
Planned around the building rules, the board approval and the access schedule.
- Scope agreed in writing before any work starts
- One lead on site from start to handover
- Clear records at handover
For commercial spaces: Commercial Renovations
Scheduled around the business, with the trades working in order and the site kept safe.
- Scope agreed in writing before any work starts
- One lead on site from start to handover
- Clear records at handover
For rental properties: Commercial Renovations
Planned for durability and a fast turnaround between tenants.
- Scope agreed in writing before any work starts
- One lead on site from start to handover
- Clear records at handover
For custom homes: Commercial Renovations
Built into the full new-build plan, with one lead from the first drawing to handover.
- Scope agreed in writing before any work starts
- One lead on site from start to handover
- Clear records at handover
Commercial renovations that keep your business open.
Your space has to work for your business, and it has to be done without losing a week of trade. Offices, retail, restaurants and multi-unit buildings need a plan that protects the people working and visiting in them.
Why property managers and business owners choose The Plug.
Phased work, one schedule, no surprises.
We start with a site visit and a written scope: layout changes, mechanical and electrical work, finishes and trades. Every line is priced, and the work is phased around your operating hours.
You get one project lead, a written schedule and photos at every stage. Changes are logged and approved before they are built.
Commercial renovations
How a commercial renovation runs.
Site visit, phased scope and schedule, permits, build in phases with one team, then walkthrough and handover.
Phase. Protect. Build. Handover.
What a commercial renovation includes.
Tenant fit-outs and office layouts, retail and restaurant upgrades, electrical and mechanical changes, accessibility improvements, finishes and signage coordination.
Planning a commercial space?
Can you afford to close? Can your tenants wait? Plan the phases first.
Permits and timelines, explained.
Commercial permits and inspections add time. We build them into the schedule from the first meeting, so you know the dates before the work starts.
What the scope covers.
Protected space, checked at every phase.
We check the work against the scope at each phase, and you see the photos and sign-offs in one job file.
Space protected. Work done in phases. Each phase signed off.
You get photos, a written record of every change, and a walkthrough before the space reopens.
How we run every commercial job.
One team handles layout, trades and finishes from the first plan to the final walkthrough, around your operating hours.
How the job runs
Practical guides on commercial renovations, permits and phasing.
Start with a site visit.
What happens next.
We work in clear phases and keep you updated in writing.
Documented from start to finish.
Commercial guides
How to plan a commercial renovation around your tenants and your permits.
Get plugged in.
Start with a site visit.
How we keep you informed.
Let’s Talk!
Let’s Build Something Solid Together
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How this works, decision by decision
Decision 1: Where commercial renovations are used
Commercial renovations update offices, retail, restaurants and mixed-use spaces that stay in business. The occupancy and the use decide the scope and the schedule.
| Space | Typical scope | What matters most |
|---|---|---|
| Office | Layout, finishes, meeting rooms | Schedule around staff |
| Retail | Storefront, fit-out, lighting | Downtime and access |
| Restaurant | Kitchen, ventilation, grease and fire | Code and health rules |
| Mixed-use | Units, shared services | Separation and approvals |
Our pick: Schedule around the business. A renovation that closes the space for weeks costs more than the work.
Decision 2: Occupancy and phasing
The space is phased so the business can keep trading. Each phase has its own access, protection and handover.
| Phase | Protection |
|---|---|
| Phase one | Sealed work area, separate access |
| Phase two | Utilities moved with notice |
| Phase three | Finish and clean before reopening |
Our pick: Phase the work so the business stays open. Plan the access before the first wall.
Decision 3: Code, accessibility and fire separation
Commercial work follows the building code, the accessibility requirements and the fire separation rules. These set the walls, the doors and the exits.
| Requirement | Check |
|---|---|
| Accessibility | Doors, washrooms, paths |
| Fire separation | Rated walls and doors |
| Exits | Clear and marked |
Our pick: Check the code before the layout is final. A rated wall moved late is expensive.
Decision 4: Mechanical, electrical and plumbing
Commercial services are larger than residential. The load, the ventilation and the drainage are sized for the use of the space.
| Service | Sized for |
|---|---|
| Electrical | The equipment and the lighting load |
| HVAC | Occupancy and heat load |
| Plumbing | Fixture count and drainage |
Our pick: Size the services for the use, not the existing space.
Decision 5: Finishes built for use
Commercial finishes take heavy use. The floors, walls and ceilings are chosen for cleaning, durability and the slip rating.
| Finish | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Floors | Durable with a slip rating |
| Walls | Scrubbable, impact-resistant |
| Ceilings | Access to services |
Our pick: Specify commercial-grade finishes. Residential finishes wear through quickly in a business.
Decision 6: Permits and inspections
Commercial renovations are permitted and inspected at several stages. The inspections are booked into the schedule.
| Stage | Inspection |
|---|---|
| Structure and fire | Before covering |
| Services | Rough-in before walls close |
| Final | Before reopening |
Our pick: Book the inspections into the schedule from the start. A failed inspection stops the opening.
Decision 7: Documentation and handover
The handover includes the drawings as built, the permits, the warranties and the maintenance plan. The owner can run the space from the record.
| Document | Use |
|---|---|
| Drawings as built | Future changes and repairs |
| Permits and inspections | Proof of approval |
| Warranties and maintenance | Care and claims |
Our pick: Hand over the full record. It is what the owner and the next tenant will need.
Decision 8: Coordination and the single lead
One lead manages the trades, the schedule and the approvals. The business has one point of contact for the whole project.
| Role | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Project lead | Schedule, approvals, coordination |
| Site lead | Trades and quality |
| Business owner | Decisions made in writing |
Our pick: Keep one lead. Two points of contact slow every decision on a live site.
Decision 9: After-care and maintenance
Commercial spaces need a maintenance plan for the systems, the finishes and the life safety equipment.
| Item | What to do |
|---|---|
| HVAC | Serviced on schedule |
| Life safety | Tested on schedule |
| Finishes | Cleaned and touched up |
Our pick: Put the systems on a maintenance schedule. It protects the business and the warranty.