Commercial Renovations in Vancouver

Commercial Renovations in Vancouver

Old To New handles commercial renovations across Vancouver, from office upgrades in Yaletown towers to retail buildouts along the Broadway corridor and restaurant fitouts in Mount Pleasant. We work with business owners, tenants and property managers, and we plan every project around keeping your doors open where possible. Fully insured, experienced with City of Vancouver permits, and happy to walk your space and provide a free quote before you commit to anything.

Renovating retail and restaurant spaces on Vancouver's busy corridors

Vancouver retail lives on foot traffic, whether your storefront is on Broadway, Main Street in Mount Pleasant or West 4th in Kitsilano. A buildout that drags on costs you customers, so we sequence work to shorten the closed period as much as possible. For restaurant fitouts we coordinate the trades that matter most, plumbing, ventilation, electrical and health requirements, so inspections happen in the right order instead of stalling the schedule. Where a space can partially operate, we hoard off the work zone cleanly and keep the customer side presentable. Our goal is a finished space that earns money again quickly, not a job site that lingers.

Tenant improvements and TI allowances explained simply

Many Vancouver leases come with a tenant improvement allowance, which is money the landlord contributes toward making the space work for your business. The catch is that landlords usually release those funds against proper documentation, approved plans, permits and invoices from an insured contractor. We help you put that package together. We price the scope clearly, break out what the allowance covers versus what you fund, and keep records the property manager can approve without back and forth. If you are comparing spaces in East Vancouver or downtown, we can also walk units with you and flag which one will be cheaper to build out before you sign.

Working inside occupied buildings and strata commercial units

A lot of Vancouver commercial space sits under residential strata, in mixed-use buildings from Kerrisdale to Yaletown, which adds a layer of approvals most contractors underestimate. We prepare the drawings and scope descriptions strata councils ask for, follow building rules on noise hours and elevator bookings, and protect common areas during the work. City of Vancouver permits are required for structural, plumbing and electrical changes, and we manage those applications as part of the job. For offices in occupied towers we can run noisy work after hours or on weekends so neighbouring tenants and the building manager stay on side from day one.

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Commercial Renovations Questions in Vancouver

Can you renovate our Vancouver office without shutting us down?
Usually yes. We phase the work area by area and schedule loud or dusty tasks after hours or on weekends. Most Vancouver office clients keep operating through the whole project.
Do you handle City of Vancouver permits for commercial buildouts?
Yes. Structural, plumbing and electrical work needs permits, and commercial spaces often need additional sign-offs. We prepare and manage the applications so you are not chasing paperwork.
Can you work with our landlord or property manager in a mixed-use building?
That is normal for us. We supply the insurance certificates, scope documents and schedules building managers ask for, and we follow house rules on hours, access and elevator use.
Do you do restaurant fitouts in Vancouver?
Yes, including kitchens, ventilation coordination, washrooms and dining areas. We sequence inspections carefully because a missed step is what usually delays restaurant openings.

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