Essential guide to commercial renovation in Singapore

If you own a commercial space, like an office, a spa, or a restaurant, and you’re considering a commercial renovation, this is the perfect guide for you.

We look at the different stages and steps involved in this project and what you can do to ensure successful completion. It can be fun and seamless, but an error in one of the steps can derail the entire process.

Continue reading to discover the commercial renovation process and how to ensure your commercial space is successfully renovated.

What is commercial renovation?

Commercial renovation is the remodelling or updating an enclosed space used for commercial purposes by businesses. This can include offices, spas, restaurants, and other commercial businesses renting or purchasing a space for their services.

It aims to expand functional space, increase value and aesthetics, and, of course, boost customer experience and generate more sales.

How do commercial renovations work?

Getting ready

Preparation is as important as execution. During the planning stage of this process, you lay out the foundations of a successful commercial renovation project. This is where you decide the scale of the project, how much you want to spend, and which contractor to hire.

Assess the space and decide the scale

Walk through your commercial space and note all the changes you want to make. You probably have an idea of what you want, but this exercise helps for a more accurate scale.

Also, take note of the surrounding neighbourhood. How will the changes you hope to make affect them? Are you legally allowed to make these changes?

Get familiar with Singapore’s building codes and ensure the changes you want to make are not violating any.

Create a budget

Once you have an idea of what you want, create a budget. What would the total process cost you? Things to consider include the following:

• Employee wages during the process
• Cost of materials
• Time frame

Your contractor will help you fine-tune your budgets by providing the necessary quotes for the project.

Choose a contractor

Hiring a commercial interior design contractor can be difficult. It would be best to have a contractor that would keep to time and meet all the necessary deliverables. A good contractor will advise you on balancing functionality, comfort and the style you want to create.

They will work with you to create a commercial renovation design at a realistic price, and their renovation specialists should be able to deliver within the time frame. They should be licensed and come with a stellar reputation. The team should be big enough and should have experience doing similar commercial renovations.

If you are still looking for a contractor, start with Teck Guang Interior Design.

Design and construction

Once you’ve chosen your expert, you must go through the following steps to ensure the successful completion of your renovation project.

Apply for plan consent

Your consultant will help you submit an application for consent. This will grant you the right to carry out your renovation plans. With us, you can get your plans approved as quickly as possible.

Seek relevant approvals

The next step after getting consent is to get approvals from relevant bodies. To do this, your contractor must submit the consent papers in step one and your renovation plans to these bodies.

We can provide you with a list of authorities to get approvals from or we can help you with the applications so as to fast-track this process.

Contact the property owner and request for work to commence

After getting the necessary approvals, your contractor will seek out the property owner and request for work to start. The property owner might request a few documents, which can be sent through email.

Once approved, the renovation project can commence.

Carrying out the projects

Once you have all the necessary approvals, you can proceed with the renovation. However, there are a few things you must keep in mind:

• You can’t carry out noisy and disruptive work during working hours.
• Without prior approval, you can’t work on the project during weekends or public holidays.
• Your contractor should protect common areas during the renovation process.

These are a few rules to follow during the renovation process. A contractor will provide detailed guidelines and ensure you stay within the limit of said guidelines.

Post-construction

This is the last stage and involves everything that happens as the project nears completion. It’s as important as every other stage in the renovation process. It includes getting all necessary certifications and passing the final inspection.

This process checks out all the other little details in the renovation process. After this, you can set up shop and enjoy your commercial space.

How long does the process takes?

We can’t confidently tell you how long a commercial renovation will take. It could be as short as a couple of weeks or last for a whole business year. A few weeks is enough for a small-scale renovation, like changing the flooring and repainting the space.

However, it would take longer to complete a grand-scale project, like expanding a floor plan or creating a new one from scratch.

If you want to renovate your commercial space, contact the right professionals on time to estimate how long this process will take.

How much will the project cost?

Like a time frame, placing a price on a commercial renovation will be difficult. The price is typically calculated based on the amount of work to be done and how big the project is. A large-scale renovation can cost as much as a couple of hundred dollars per square foot, while something on a smaller scale might cost a couple of tens.

A professional renovation company can give an accurate quote of what your renovation would cost.

Final thoughts

The world has gone through a shift, and commercial renovation is becoming increasingly important for any business that wants to stay ahead.

Renovation isn’t just about aesthetics, it can take your business from dull and bleary to professional and inviting. And there are other uses of commercial renovation. Ultimately, the primary goal of every commercial renovation project is to bring in more revenue.

However, finding the right contractor to work with is important.

Teck Guang Interior Design specialise in commercial renovations, and we’ve helped various businesses like yours boost their sales by offering top-notch renovation services.

Contact us today, find out how we can help you boost sales.