Retail Store Renovation & Build-Out
Boutique fit-outs, retail refreshes, storefront upgrades, display wall builds, brand rollouts. Licensed trades, after-hours scheduling, COI for landlords.
- After-hours and overnight work to avoid impacting business hours
- Licensed plumbing, electrical, HVAC coordination
- Brand standard compliance for multi-location rollouts
- Net-30 invoicing and COI for established accounts
Retail Construction Lives on the Clock
Closed days cost retailers serious money. We schedule heavy work overnight and on closure days, stage projects in zones so part of your store can stay open, and meet aggressive open dates.
After-Hours + Weekend Scheduling
For renovations during operating hours: nightwork and Sundays are standard. Mall locations may have restricted work hours we coordinate around.
Brand Standard Compliance
For chain retailers, we work to brand standard documents: paint codes, fixture specs, flooring SKU, lighting brand and colour temperature. Multi-location rollouts done consistently.
Display + Fixture Install
Custom millwork display walls, freestanding fixtures, cash wraps, fitting room construction, slatwall and gridwall mounting. Brand-grade install standards.
Landlord Coordination
Mall locations and downtown retail have landlord approval requirements: design plans, materials list, COI naming landlord, work hours, contractor lists. We handle the paperwork.
Storefront + Signage
Window display rebuilds, entry door upgrades, security gates, exterior signage coordination. Signage installation typically a specialty sub we coordinate.
Aggressive Open Dates
Retailers often have firm opening dates tied to grand openings, lease starts, or seasonal launches. We commit to timelines and hit them — or communicate slips immediately if conditions force them.
What We Build
From small refreshes to full retail build-outs.
New Retail Build-Out
Bare commercial space to opening day. Layout, electrical, lighting, flooring, walls, fixtures, signage. 8-16 weeks typical.
Display Wall Build-Outs
Custom millwork display walls, slatwall + gridwall, integrated lighting, hanging systems. Brand-grade install for chain retailers.
Retail Refresh
Existing store updates: paint, flooring, lighting, fixture rearrangement, signage. 1-3 weeks after-hours typical.
Fitting Rooms + Mirrors
Fitting room construction, mirror walls, lighting design, ventilation, secured doors. Higher-end specifications for boutique retailers.
Storefront Upgrades
Entry door replacements, security gates, window display rebuilds, exterior trim, awnings. Coordinated with sign specialists.
Multi-Location Rollouts
For chain retailers: standardized build-outs across multiple locations. Consistent quality, brand standard compliance, single point of contact for project management.
Real Retail Projects
Recent retail renovation projects across the GTA.
Boutique Retail Build-Out
800 sqft luxury boutique. Custom millwork display walls, fitting rooms with marble accents, integrated lighting, polished concrete floor. Aggressive 8-week open date hit.
Apparel Store Refresh
Existing 1,200 sqft store. New flooring, paint, lighting upgrade, fixture rearrangement, new cash wrap. 2 weeks (after-hours).
Chain Retailer 4-Location Rollout
4 mall locations refreshed to new brand standard over 6 months. Paint codes, fixture specs, signage coordination consistent across all 4.
Storefront Upgrade
New entry door system, repainted exterior, new awning, security gate, window display platform rebuilt. Coordinated with sign installer. 3 weeks.
6-Room Fitting Suite Build-Out
New fitting room suite in existing apparel store. 6 individual rooms, ventilation, lighting design, security mirrors, lockable doors. 4 weeks after-hours.
Office to Retail Conversion
Converted ground-floor office space to retail use. Removed partition walls, new storefront windows, retail-grade flooring, fixtures. Permit work + landlord approval. 10 weeks.
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Transparent, No Surprises
Retail renovation is fully project-quoted after site walkthrough and scope definition. Mall and downtown locations may have premium for after-hours work.
Paint, flooring, lighting, fixture updates. 2-4 weeks. After-hours possible.
Custom millwork display walls, fitting room suite. 4-8 weeks.
Bare unit to opening day. Includes plans, permits, all trades. 8-16 weeks.
For the full pricing breakdown across 40+ services see our 2026 pricing guide.
Common Questions
Can you work overnight and on weekends?
Can you do multi-location brand rollouts?
Do you handle landlord COI and approvals?
Can you keep part of the store open during renovation?
What about mall location restrictions?
How quickly can you complete a retail refresh?
Do you do signage installation?
Can you do retail-to-retail conversions (e.g., one brand taking over another)?
What about display window builds?
Do you do retail-specific lighting?
Recent Projects
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Book Retail Renovation Consultation
Tell us your brand, location, and timeline. We’ll arrange a walk-through and propose a phased approach with realistic dates.