Fit-Out & Refurbishment

A fit-out prepares a bare or shell unit for use, building partitions, ceilings, services and finishes. A refurbishment renews an existing finished space, often replacing finishes or fixtures and adjusting layout. Many projects mix both, so the scope should list exactly what is included.

Later trades can damage or hide earlier ones. Concealed services must be installed and checked before ceilings and walls close, and wet or dusty work should finish before delicate finishes go on. A correct sequence reduces rework, damage and delays.

Typical causes are late design decisions, material delivery lead times, approvals from the landlord or authorities, hidden defects found once surfaces are opened, and changes mid-project. Early decisions and agreeing the scope in writing help keep things on track.

Either can work. Supplying yourself gives control over selection, but you must order the right quantity, with allowances for waste and matching batches, and have delivery coordinated. Contractor supply simplifies coordination. Agree clearly who supplies each item.