- Is there any demolition and strip out required?
- Are the premises ready to occupy?
- Are there sufficient services such as fibre connected into the building?
How Long Does a Commercial Fit-Out Take?
Curious how long a Perth office design and fit-out takes? Find out with our helpful guide.
When commencing a commercial interior design and fit-out, there is a lot to consider. Often, we get asked, ‘how long will my commercial interior design and fit-out take?’. Here’s our guide to help you understand timing for a range of commercial fit-out options.
Factors that Influence How Long a Commercial Office Fit-Out Project Takes
The length of time you need to allow for your fit-out project is determined by a number of different factors which include:
- Large and small areas require multiple trades.
- A typical commercial interior design & fit out has 6-12 trades on site at any given time.
- Building offices takes longer than creating workspaces or open plan areas.
- Is furniture being manufactured locally or overseas?
- Are hard surfaces such as laminate or veneer stocked by the supplier?
- Can long-lead time items be ordered now or only when other elements are built?
- Approvals generally include obtaining consent from the landlord, and a building permit from the council.
- Are you changing the use of the building or external look (including signage)? If so, a planning or development application will be required.
- Further information regarding building permits can be found at the Building Commission – Building Commission Permits
Time Frames for Perth Commercial Office Fit-Outs
Here is our indicative guide on how long a commercial design and fit-out takes in Perth.
This is dependent on what properties are available and the amount of time you have to devote to searching. You may want to appoint a tenant representative. They can undertake a search of potential suitable spaces and advise you on the legalities. Bellfort can also visit any shortlisted properties and advise on their suitability to your business.
An initial site survey will include a complete measure and assessment of existing building features. Your brief should incorporate a list of what you want to include in your commercial interior design and fit-out. However, you may want to prioritise your requirements in case your budget determines that some items cannot be afforded.
This includes a proposed floor plan, specification, costs and programme/timeline. The extent of this documentation will be dependent on a number of factors. Size of the space, the complexity of the fit out and information available contribute to the level of information required.
This stage includes developing the design and producing detailed information such as plans and elevations. Accompanying documentation should also include joinery details plus electrical, mechanical and fire services. This information is required so you have a clear understanding of what’s to be built. It’s also used for obtaining consent from the landlord and for the building permit.
Statutory consents for a building permit include obtaining a certificate of design compliance. This is required prior to submission to council for a building permit.
Development planning applications are dependent on a number of factors. The development size, change of use classification and amount of works required determine if you need to seek planning approval. Bellfort can advise if you need to seek this approval.
This stage will be dependent on the size of the space, how many offices you choose to build and the type of finishes selected with Bellfort’s interior design team. A typical 200m2 open plan space with one meeting room with standard finishes can be completed in 4 weeks. A 2000m2 space with offices and a high standard of finishes can be completed in 8-10 weeks. And a café, with new stainless steel counters and feature finishes can be completed in 10 weeks.
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