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Hiring Office Fit-Out Contractors in London: What to Check

Procure well to avoid overruns.

Hiring Office Fit-Out Contractors in London: What to Check Property Renovation & Refurbishment

Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

Workplace · Fit-out

Choosing fit-out contractors

D&Bor traditional
JCTcontracts
CDMduties
Retention& payments
In short: Professional fit-out contractors manage design, trades, building control and programme so your business keeps running. Choose between design and build, where one firm takes design and construction responsibility, or traditional procurement with separate designers. Ask for references from similar projects, check insurances and financial stability, use a standard contract such as JCT, agree payment stages and retention, and remember clients have duties under the CDM Regulations. Get at least three quotes on the same specification.

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Frequently asked questions

What is design and build?

One contractor takes both design and construction responsibility.

What are CDM duties?

Health and safety duties for clients on construction work.

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