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Interior & exterior commercial renovations
Office & retail
renovations.
Built around your business.
Your space needs to welcome customers, support your team, and hold up to everyday use. Reformation General Contracting manages interior and exterior renovations for offices and retail spaces—from the construction plan through the finishing details.
Discuss your commercial projectA coordinated approach
Inside. Outside.
One construction team.
An architect or draftsman on every project.
Subcontractors hired and coordinated by Reformation.
For business owners, tenants & property owners
A space that works
as hard as you do.
Perhaps the office layout no longer fits your team. Your store needs a more welcoming entrance, worn finishes need attention, or you are preparing an existing space for a new business. The interior and exterior each shape how the property functions and how people experience it.
We manage the construction as one coordinated project. Reformation hires and schedules the subcontractors, coordinates their work with the project drawings, and keeps the agreed scope, decisions, and next steps in view.
01 / Interior renovations
Make the space
work better.
From focused updates to a more complete renovation, the work is developed around your business, the existing building, and the project drawings.
Layouts & interior construction
Office arrangements, sales-floor layouts, partitions, meeting rooms, reception areas, and back-of-house spaces. Changes to walls and circulation are coordinated with the design team and the building’s requirements.
Finishes & everyday durability
Drywall, painting, flooring, ceilings, trim, doors, and other interior finishes. We discuss appearance alongside cleaning, wear, maintenance, and the way the space will be used.
Restrooms & support spaces
Restroom renovations, break areas, storage, cabinetry, and related improvements. The plans establish layouts, fixture needs, finishes, and the trade work required to complete them.
Coordinated building systems
Electrical, lighting, plumbing, HVAC, and related subcontractor work within the agreed scope. Accessibility, fire protection, and other project requirements are addressed with the appropriate professionals and trades.
02 / Exterior renovations
A stronger first impression.
A better-protected building.
The outside of your business is part of the customer experience. It also needs to handle weather, access, and the demands of the property.
Storefronts & facades
Storefront improvements, exterior finishes, painting, windows, and doors. We coordinate the proposed appearance and construction details with the project drawings and any applicable property-owner requirements.
Roofing, siding & drainage
Roofing, siding, gutters, and related exterior repairs or replacements. The existing assemblies, observed conditions, and intended work help define the appropriate scope.
Entrances & access
Entrance improvements and accessibility-related work, developed with the design team. Customer routes, doorways, site conditions, and connections to the interior need to be considered together.
Repairs that fit the whole project
Exterior deficiencies can affect interior work, sequencing, and the budget. We identify the repairs and subcontractor coordination needed for the agreed renovation rather than treating each trade as an isolated task.
Your written proposal identifies the included work, materials, allowances, exclusions, and responsibilities. The final scope depends on your property, plans, and project requirements.
Required on every commercial project
An architect or draftsman
is part of the team.
We require an architect or draftsman to be involved on every commercial job. A defined set of drawings gives the owner, Reformation, and the subcontractors a shared basis for understanding and building the work.
Already working with a design professional? Bring the drawings and their contact information into the conversation. If you are still at the idea stage, we will discuss the planning and professional involvement needed before construction can move forward.
Document the intended work
Clarify layouts, dimensions, finishes, existing conditions, and the details the construction team needs to price and coordinate the project.
Identify the right professional input
The scope may require architectural, structural, or other engineering services. Any required sealed documents and professional responsibilities must be identified with the appropriate design professionals and reviewing authority.
Plan approvals and responsibilities
Discuss landlord or property-manager approval, permit and inspection requirements, and who will prepare, submit, and pay for each part. These responsibilities belong in the project scope.
How the project comes together
One coordinated path
from scope to completion.
You should know who is managing the construction, what the proposal includes, and which decisions are coming next.
Start with your business and the property.
Share the project address, your goals, whether you own or lease the space, your budget, and any target opening or completion date. Existing plans and photographs help make the first conversation useful.
Develop the drawings and construction scope.
Review the site and coordinate with the architect or draftsman. Identify the work, trade involvement, selections, existing-condition questions, and approvals needed before construction.
Review the proposal and responsibilities.
The proposal defines the included work, pricing, allowances, exclusions, and project considerations. We discuss the anticipated sequence and any separate planning, design, or investigation costs before that work proceeds.
Manage the subcontractors and construction.
Reformation hires and coordinates the subcontractors for the agreed scope. We manage the work sequence, trade coordination, project communication, and the decisions needed as construction progresses. Scope changes and unforeseen conditions are addressed through the project’s change-order process.
Walk through the completed work.
Review the finished scope, identify remaining punch-list items, and coordinate applicable final inspections and project closeout. Any required approvals for occupying or using the space must be resolved before that use begins.
Your business during construction
Plan for the work.
Plan for the workday.
A renovation can affect employees, customers, deliveries, neighboring tenants, and building access. Those details deserve attention before the schedule is set.
- Access and separation: entrances, customer routes, construction areas, and safe circulation.
- Dust, noise, and protection: existing finishes, equipment, merchandise, and adjacent spaces.
- Daily logistics: deliveries, material storage, parking, waste removal, and building access arrangements.
- Service interruptions: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or other shutdowns that need advance coordination.
- Timing and phases: whether phased work, temporary closures, or work outside normal operating hours is appropriate and feasible for the project.
Keeping a business open throughout construction is project-specific. We discuss the practical options and limitations before making scheduling commitments.
Budget & timing
Price the actual project.
Square footage is only part of the picture. Two similarly sized spaces can require very different levels of construction and coordination.
Scope & existing conditions
Demolition, layout changes, concealed conditions, repairs, and the extent of the interior and exterior work.
Systems & approvals
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, professional design, accessibility considerations, permits, and inspections.
Materials & selections
Finish choices, durability requirements, specialty items, availability, and lead times.
Business operations
Phasing, restricted access, working-hour limitations, temporary arrangements, and coordination with other occupants.
Share your budget and target dates early. We can discuss priorities and the information needed for meaningful pricing. Project duration is established around the scope, approvals, trade availability, and material lead times.
Before you get started
Questions worth
working through.
A useful first conversation is about your business, your property, and what the work needs to accomplish.
Do you manage the entire renovation or just individual trades?
Reformation can manage the entire construction scope for your office or retail renovation. We hire and coordinate the subcontractors, manage the construction sequence, and work with the architect or draftsman. The proposal defines which work and responsibilities are included.
Is an architect or draftsman required even for a smaller project?
Yes. An architect or draftsman is required on every commercial project we take on. The level of documentation and any additional architectural or engineering involvement depend on the work. This is our project requirement; it does not mean a draftsman can replace a registered professional where one is required.
Can you renovate a space that we lease?
Yes. Bring the relevant landlord or property-manager requirements into the planning process. Before work begins, the team needs to understand the owner’s approval requirements, the agreed improvements, and the responsibilities for design, construction, and any building or common-area work.
Can you handle both interior and exterior improvements?
Yes. Our commercial work includes interior and exterior office and retail renovations. Those improvements can be coordinated in one construction scope, with the appropriate subcontractors and design input for each part.
Can our business stay open while the work is underway?
That depends on the construction area, safe access, utility interruptions, noise, dust, and the way your business operates. We discuss whether phasing or changes to operating arrangements are practical. Some scopes require parts of the space—or the whole space—to close temporarily.
Will the project need permits or accessibility improvements?
Requirements depend on the property, the proposed work, and the authority having jurisdiction. Changes to layouts, building systems, structural elements, or the use of a space can affect the review needed. Renovations can also create accessibility obligations. We address the applicable requirements with the design professionals and reviewing authority as part of planning.
General background: Ohio Building Code · ADA guidance for small businesses
Do we need finished plans before contacting Reformation?
No. You can begin with your goals and the information you already have. An architect or draftsman must be involved before the construction scope is finalized. If you already have drawings, share them so we can understand their status and what additional coordination is needed.
What should we send with an inquiry?
Send the full project street address, a description of the office or retail space, the interior and exterior work you are considering, photographs, and any existing drawings. Include whether you own or lease, your budget, target dates, normal business hours, and whether the space will be occupied during construction.
Start with the property
Tell us where
your business is.
Send the full project street address with your inquiry. We confirm the service area, building jurisdiction, project fit, and any applicable requirements before scheduling the next step.
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Your space. Your business. Your next step.
Let’s talk about
what needs to work better.
Tell us about the property, the interior and exterior changes you have in mind, and where you are in the planning process.