If you’re looking to upgrade your office, it’s best to know which sort of upgrade is required. Otherwise, you could be paying high prices for something you don’t necessarily need. Not only that but there will be miscommunication between you and the builders and plenty of delays that will have you asking where it went wrong, making the entire process difficult and interrupt your workflow.
Office fit outs and renovations seem like they are the same thing, as they both involve the interior of the building, but both processes are very different. Office fit out vs renovation? Which one do you need?
Get started on your office fitout with Future Fitouts, your trusted and dependable construction team. Call the team at 1300 368 461 or shoot us an online message to request a proposal.
Fit out vs renovation
When it comes to the functionality, aesthetics, and flow of an office, how do you know when you need a fit out or renovation?
Office Fit out
If your office is relocating to a new building, you may require a fit out. A renovation is also needed after a space has been newly built or constructed. Generally, an office fit out is when the interior space is fit for its purpose and safe use for employers and employees – making it fit for occupation. Usually, the business occupying the space will decide on the look of the space as they are leasing it.
What’s involved in an office fit out?
An office fit out is the creation of new spaces within a building, such as a restroom, kitchen, and workspaces. An office fit out can include:
- Customising the staff kitchen, including sinks, pantry, etc.
- Shelving
- Plumbing
- Raised flooring
- Floor coverings
- Lighting systems
- Heating and ventilation
- Window placements
Office Renovation
Office renovations involve refreshing or updating the interior of a workplace, by also modifying the structure of the building. This will suit your needs if you want to update the layout and overall appearance of the workplace. A renovation may be required if a space is deteriorating or has been damaged in some way.
One reason to renovate is if the office is partitioned by walls and an employer wishes for a more open office space. This will require the safe removal of walls while also ensuring the ceiling and building structure aren’t damaged.
When is a renovation required?
A renovation for an office is a lengthy process that can involve numerous council approvals.
An office renovation may include:
- Structural changes
- Waterproofing
- Changes to the exterior of a building
- Work that needs council approval
Fit out your office with us!
We understand if your office is occupied, and you want to remain operational throughout the fit out process. At Future Fitouts, we work diligently on a schedule, where we organise, arrange and manage every aspect of the work. In a short period of time, you will have a new and functional office. We possess the expertise in fitting out large and small-scale businesses, whether they’re commercial or industrial spaces. Contact us today!
Unsure if you need a fit out vs renovation?
If you’re unsure if a fit out vs renovation is best suited to you, contact the team at Future Fitouts. Based in Brisbane, we work with tenanted and occupied office spaces and ensure you have a beautifully fitted office that functions well. Contact us at 1300 368 461 or to request a proposal shoot us an email or fill in the online form.