UK commercial fitout, rip-out & strip-out contractors
From initial strip-out to finished fitout, we provide the full range of interior contracting services for offices, retail and industrial properties across the UK.
Fitout
Complete interior fitout services for offices, retail units, restaurants, and industrial spaces — from empty shell to finished workspace.
Our commercial fitout service covers everything you need to transform a bare shell into a fully functioning interior. We work with landlords, tenants, developers and occupiers across the UK, delivering Cat A and Cat B office fitouts, retail fitouts, restaurant fitouts and industrial refurbishments. Every project is managed by an experienced site team who coordinate partitioning, ceilings, flooring, mechanical and electrical works, joinery, decoration and final handover.
What is included
- Cat A and Cat B office fitouts
- Retail, restaurant and hospitality fitouts
- Partitioning, suspended ceilings and flooring
- M&E coordination and lighting
- Bespoke joinery, fixtures and finishes
- Final snagging and practical completion
Rip-out
Safe, controlled rip-out and demolition services for commercial interiors, removing fixtures, fittings and finishes with minimal disruption.
Our rip-out service is designed for commercial properties that need fast, controlled removal of existing interiors before refurbishment, redevelopment or handback. We remove fixed furniture, partitions, ceilings, floor finishes, electrical fixtures, data cabling, kitchenettes and sanitaryware, always working to a detailed method statement and risk assessment. We segregate waste on site, recycle wherever possible, and leave the space clean and ready for the next phase.
What is included
- Fixed furniture and partition removal
- Ceiling and floor finish rip-out
- Electrical, data and lighting fixture removal
- Kitchenette, WC and breakout strip-out
- Waste segregation and recycling
- Site clearance and cleaning
Strip-out
Back-to-shell strip-out services for end-of-lease and redevelopment schemes, returning premises to landlord condition.
When a lease ends or a building is being redeveloped, our strip-out service returns the space to its original shell condition. We carefully remove all tenant-installed elements while protecting the structural frame, services and landlord's fixtures. Our team works closely with landlords, managing agents and tenants to ensure reinstatement obligations are met and handover documentation is completed on time.
What is included
- Full building strip-back to shell
- M&E first-fix removal
- Structural protection and making good
- Landlord reinstatement works
- Dilapidations schedule compliance
- Waste management plans
Refurbishment
Refresh and modernise existing commercial spaces with minimal disruption to your operations.
Our refurbishment service breathes new life into tired commercial interiors without the cost of a full fitout. We refresh offices, retail stores, restaurants and industrial units with new decoration, flooring, lighting, washrooms and layout reconfigurations. Where needed, we work out of hours to keep your business running while the upgrade takes place.
What is included
- Office refreshes and reconfigurations
- Retail store refurbishments
- Washroom and breakout upgrades
- Decoration, flooring and lighting
- Out-of-hours and phased working
- Minimal disruption to operations
Dilapidations
Reinstatement works to satisfy lease schedules and return premises to the agreed condition.
We act for landlords and tenants on dilapidations projects, carrying out the reinstatement works required by a lease schedule or schedule of dilapidations. Our service includes condition reviews, targeted repairs, making good, decoration and final handover documentation, with clear liaison between all parties to ensure a smooth exit.
What is included
- Schedule of condition reviews
- Targeted reinstatement works
- Repairs and making good
- Decoration and finishes
- Final handover documentation
- Landlord and tenant liaison
Office Relocations
End-to-end office relocation services that move your team, furniture, and equipment with minimal downtime.
Our office relocation service helps businesses move premises efficiently and with minimal disruption to day-to-day operations. We plan the entire move around your programme, handling furniture decommissioning, packing, transport, reinstallation, and the final fitout of your new space. Whether you are upsizing, downsizing, or reconfiguring an existing office, we coordinate every stage so your team can get back to work quickly.
What is included
- Pre-move surveys and detailed planning
- Furniture decommissioning and reinstallation
- IT and equipment relocation coordination
- Secure transport and handling
- Out-of-hours and weekend moves
- New space fitout and final positioning
How we deliver
Enquiry
Tell us about your project, site, and timeline.
Survey
We visit site and assess access, risks, and scope.
Quote
You receive a clear, itemised proposal and programme.
Delivery
Our team completes the works safely and on schedule.
Handover
Final inspection, snagging, and project sign-off.
Common questions about our fitout and rip-out services
What areas do Location Contractors cover?
We provide commercial fitout, rip-out and strip-out services across the UK, including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, Glasgow, Cardiff and Liverpool. Our centrally located teams allow us to mobilise quickly nationwide.
What types of fitout do you deliver?
We deliver Cat A and Cat B office fitouts, retail fitouts, restaurant and hospitality fitouts, and industrial fitouts. Our service includes partitioning, ceilings, flooring, M&E coordination, joinery, decoration and final handover.
What is the difference between rip-out and strip-out?
Rip-out generally refers to the removal of fixtures, fittings and finishes from a commercial interior. Strip-out goes further, returning the space back to its original shell condition, often for end-of-lease handback or redevelopment.
Do you handle waste management and recycling?
Yes. Every project includes a waste management plan with segregation on site and a focus on recycling. We dispose of all waste in line with current regulations and provide relevant documentation where required.
How quickly can you provide a quote?
We aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours. Following a site survey, we provide a clear, itemised quote and programme so you can plan your project with confidence.
Ready to start your fitout or rip-out project?
Speak to our estimating team today for a free, no-obligation quote and programme.