A low quotation is not the only thing you should consider when hiring a commercial fit out contractor. There might be a lot of things that might be missing in cheap quotes that will lead to additional costs later. So, ensure that the quotes are transparent enough and do not take any shortcuts that will cost you even more down the track. 

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When picking a commercial fit out company, consider the following –

• Experience – The fit out company you pick should have extensive experience in the industry and a good track record. Check out some of the sites they have worked on. 
• Creativity – A good fit out company will be able to take your ideas and advice and bring it to life with innovative designs. 
• Accreditation – The company should be certified to carry out fit out services and have all the necessary licenses.
• Health and Safety – Find out the measures that the company will take to ensure the safety of your employees when they are working on site. 
• Insurance – A reliable company will have valid insurance and proper liability coverage to cover the cost of damage or injury to anyone during the fit out process.

Depending on the size and the complexity of your commercial fit out, the contractor is most likely to follow this process –

• Initial concept design and costing – The contractor will create an initial concept based on the brief and a breakdown of the costs. A number of options along with associated costs are also provided. A timeline is set out for major milestones, and terms and conditions are clearly mentioned in the contract. 
• Detailed design and approvals – Once the contract is signed, the contractor will seek all the necessary approvals to start the work. Without it, the work on your project cannot commence. The contractor will carry out detailed drawings and specifications for your project and submit them for approval.  
• Construction – Once all the approval has arrived, the contractor will begin the construction on the site. If changes are made to the design, they need to be costed and approved has to be carried out. Regular meetings will ensure clear communication and a positive final result. 
• Punch List – Once the construction work is completed, check if everything that was agreed on has been completed. If something is still pending, seek a timeline on when the work would be completed before moving in.
• Handover and Aftercare – The day of handover is considered the practical completion, and it is the day when you can start using the space for your business. 

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Commercial fit out services are used for any commercial space that needs updating, renovating or defitting. Most common fitouts include:  , but they also represent a number of other businesses such as –

• Restaurant fitout
• Shop fitout
• Café fitout
• Gym fitout
• Pharmacy fitout
• Retail fitout
• Bar and club fitout
• Salon fitout
• Medical fitout
• Dental fitout
• GP fitout
• Office fitout
• Showroom Fitout
• Display Suite Fitout