Programme template

Retail unit fit-out: typically 8–12 weeks.

Shell-to-trading fit-out of a high-street or retail-park unit: shopfront, services, finishes, merchandising.

Durations are typical ranges for a well-run job with normal lead times — actual programmes vary with site conditions, weather and procurement.

Stage-by-stage

Site set-up & hoarding2–3 days
Strip-out & survey3–5 days
Shopfront & entrance worksShopfront fabrication lead 4–8 weeks; planning may apply5–10 days
Partitions, back-of-house & WCs5–8 days
M&E first fix5–8 days
Ceilings & lighting4–6 days
Wall & floor finishes5–8 days
M&E second fix & commissioning3–5 days
Shopfitting & fixtures5–8 days
Merchandising & staff training2–4 days
Snagging & clean2–3 days
◆ Store openinginspection / milestone

Customise this programme:

Residential

Commercial

Packages

Start date

Typical durations for a well-run job — actual programmes vary with site, weather and lead times.

Adjust stage durations

Site set-up & hoarding2d (2–3)Strip-out & survey3d (3–5)Shopfront & entrance works5d (5–10)Partitions, back-of-house & WCs5d (5–8)M&E first fix5d (5–8)Ceilings & lighting4d (4–6)Wall & floor finishes5d (5–8)M&E second fix & commissioning3d (3–5)Shopfitting & fixtures5d (5–8)Merchandising & staff training2d (2–4)Snagging & clean2d (2–3)

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27 Jul6 Aug16 Aug26 Aug6 Sept

Site set-up & hoarding

Strip-out & survey

Shopfront & entrance works

Partitions, back-of-house & WCs

M&E first fix

Ceilings & lighting

Wall & floor finishes

M&E second fix & commissioning

Shopfitting & fixtures

Merchandising & staff training

Snagging & clean

Store opening

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