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Fit Out & Refurbishment

CAT A and CAT B fit-out, refurbishment and strip-out for commercial spaces across the UK, delivered in live, business-critical environments with minimal disruption to how you work.

  • CAT A & CAT B
  • Office & commercial
  • Live environments
  • UK-wide
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One main contractor, from strip-out to handover

British Builders designs and delivers commercial fit-out and refurbishment from London and across the UK, from CAT A landlord finishes and full CAT B occupier fit-outs to strip-out, remodelling and rolling refurbishment programmes, all coordinated by one main contractor.

We are built for live, business-critical environments, with phased, out-of-hours delivery and fast turnaround on repeat programmes. It is the same standard behind everything we do, from the wider business to the people who run your projects.

95%Of our work is framework or long-term
2017Delivering across the UK since
London + UK-wideSingle sites to national programmes
LiveOccupied, business-critical spaces
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A complete fit-out and refurbishment service

We plan and deliver fit-out and refurbishment works around the needs of each building, client and programme. Our scope can cover everything from initial preparation and alterations to building services, interior finishes and final handover, including CAT A and CAT B requirements where needed.

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Preparation & alterations

We prepare existing or empty spaces for refurbishment, reconfiguration or a completely new use.

  • Surveys and project preparation
  • Strip-out and removal works
  • Internal alterations and partitions
  • Floors, ceilings and structural openings
02

Building services & interiors

We coordinate the practical and technical elements needed to create a safe, functional environment.

  • Mechanical and electrical works
  • Lighting, power and data
  • Fire-safety and compliance works
  • Joinery, flooring and interior finishes
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Completion & handover

We bring the different elements together, complete the finishing work and prepare the space for use.

  • Decoration and final finishes
  • Fixtures, fittings and specialist equipment
  • Inspection and snagging
  • Clean, organised project handover
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Built for live, business-critical environments

Most of our work happens in occupied buildings, so we plan around your operation, not the other way round.

Phased, out-of-hours delivery

We work in phases and out of hours where needed, sequencing carefully so your business keeps running throughout.

Minimal disruption

Experienced in occupied buildings, we keep noise, dust and downtime to a minimum, with fast turnaround on repeat programmes.

Design collaboration

We work closely with architects, designers and client teams, turning drawings and intent into a buildable, costed scheme.

Security & compliance

Carefully planned shutdowns, strict security protocols and full compliance sign-off on every element we install.

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Sectors we fit out and refurbish

The same integrated team, delivering across the private and public sectors, from trading floors to teaching spaces.

01Private sector
  • Commercial offices
  • Financial & corporate
  • Banks & trading floors
  • Broadcast & media
  • Healthcare & pharma
  • Retail & leisure
  • Developers
  • Distribution centres
02Public sector
  • Government offices
  • Council buildings
  • Schools
  • Colleges
  • Public sector premises
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A clear, coordinated process

One accountable team from first survey to final handover, so nothing falls between trades.

  1. 01

    Brief & survey

    We meet on site, learn how you work and survey the space, existing services and constraints.

  2. 02

    Design & cost

    We coordinate the design with your team and return a clear scope, programme and fixed price.

  3. 03

    Fit out & build

    Our teams deliver in planned phases, working cleanly and safely around your operation.

  4. 04

    Snag & handover

    We snag, test, certify and hand over a finished space, with full documentation.

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Fit Out you can trust to run smoothly

  • One main contractorDesign, trades, M&E and finishes coordinated by one accountable team.
  • Live-environment specialistsPhased, out-of-hours delivery that keeps your business running.
  • Framework-trustedThe bulk of our work is repeat, framework and long-term business.
  • Design collaborationWe work hand-in-hand with architects, designers and client teams.
  • Accredited & compliantDelivered to the accreditations and safety standards the sector expects.
  • London & UK-wideSingle sites and national programmes, delivered across the UK.

Planning a fit-out or refurbishment?

Tell us about your space and how you work, and we'll come back with a clear scope, programme and price, ready to deliver around your operation.

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Fit Out & refurbishment FAQs

Can't see your question? Ask us for a quote or call 0330 912 7443.

What's the difference between CAT A and CAT B fit-out?

CAT A is the landlord's base-build finish that makes a space lettable, floors, ceilings, base services and common parts. CAT B is the occupier fit-out on top: layouts, joinery, meeting rooms, branding and finishes that turn it into your working environment. We deliver both.

Can you work in live, occupied buildings?

Yes. Most of our fit-out and refurbishment is delivered in live, business-critical environments. We plan phased works, out-of-hours shifts and careful sequencing, with strict security protocols, to keep disruption to a minimum.

Which sectors do you work in?

Across the private sector (commercial offices, financial and corporate, banks and trading floors, broadcast and media, healthcare and pharma, retail and leisure, developers and distribution centres) and the public sector (government offices, council buildings, schools and colleges).

Do you work to frameworks and long-term contracts?

Yes. Over 95% of our work comes through frameworks or long-term contractual agreements, which is why so much of our business is repeat work for clients who return for each new programme.

Where do you work?

From London and across the UK, on single sites and national programmes, supported by directly-managed teams and a trusted supply chain.

Are you accredited?

Yes. British Builders is a member of the Federation of Master Builders and holds Constructionline, CHAS, SSIP, SafeContractor, Gas Safe, Cyber Essentials and Living Wage accreditations.

How do I start a fit-out or refurbishment project?

Call 0330 912 7443, email enquiries@british-builders.co.uk, or request a free quote online. We'll arrange a site visit and come back with a clear scope, programme and price.