Making Remodeling Mistakes

If the layout of your commercial office is no longer working for your business, it is time for a change. Remodeling your commercial office in a manner that better works with your business can have a large positive impact on the productivity and success of your business.

When it comes to successfully remodeling your commercial office, you need to have a vision and plan.

Tip #1: Start by Working With What Is Already There

When it comes to remodeling your commercial office, don't assume you need to tear down all the walls, flooring, and light fixtures. Instead, look closely at what already works well in your space.

Did you upgrade the lights in the past decade? Maybe you don't need to change out the lights. Is your floor in good condition? Maybe it doesn't need to change.

Consider which walls and other structures could work with your new plans and which one's don't work well. Remodeling doesn't mean getting rid of everything that is currently there; it is about changing the overall feel of the space.

Tip #2: Determine the Style and Feel You Want

Second, it is important to define the style and feel you want your commercial office space to have.

The style and feel of the office space should match with your company's branding. The feel of the office space also needs to work with how your employees work, and how you want your employees to work together in the future.

Use the culture of your workplace and the already established style of your brand to figure out what stylistic direction to take your commercial space. You want a space that works for your business.

Tip #3: Hire a Professional Architect

Your ideas are only going to take you so far. Once you know what you want to keep physically from your current office space and you have an idea of the style and feel you want your new workspace to have, you need to hire a professional architect who specializes in commercial offices to help you turn that vision into a reality.

A professional architect can meet with you, take your ideas, and figure out how to implement those while working with your budget and the confines of the space you are living in.

Tip #4: Hire an Experienced Contractor

Next, you are going to want to bring on an experienced commercial remodeling contractor. You don't want to hire individual contractors to do each part of the remodel; you want to hire a construction company that can oversee all elements of the remodel and help move the process forward.

Ideally, you want to find a contractor that both you and your architect like working with.

Tip #5: Budget Lots of Time

Finally, make sure you budget extra time for the remodeling process. Renovating an office space doesn't happen overnight, and unexpected issues with the building can crop up. Add a few extra weeks to your contractor's estimated time for the project and build in some wiggle room in your budget. Rent out an alternative space for your employees to use while the renovation is being completed.

If you are ready to change the feel of your office, start by figuring out what you want to keep and what you want to get rid of in regard to your current layout. Figure out what style and direction you want to take the space and hire an architect who can help create that feeling. Work with an experienced commercial renovation contractor, and budget a little extra time and money for the project.

For help with commercial remodeling, contact a contractor for additional help.