Commercial fitouts Q & A

How much will my design and fitout cost?

CODA design and construct modern commercial working environments that are tailored to our clients specific business activities and budget. Whatever the “look” that may best express your business, our design team will ensure that your new office fitout meets your requirements in quality, cost and time.

How long will my fitout take?

First thing first. Before making any changes to a building or occupying a commercial premises, you may need to submit a Development Application (DA) or a Complying Development Certificate (CDC) with your local council. A DA or CDC is required for alterations and additions, some changes of use of premises, new buildings and all changes proposed to a building in a Conservation Area or a heritage-listed building. Approval time will vary from Council to Council but allow approximately 14 to 60 days.

Consideration must also be given to your Landlord and neighbouring tenants. Excessively noisy or disruptive activities may be restricted to out of office hours. Security and access to common areas may also be restricted during normal building operating hours. During fitout, base building services may be required to be shut down for relocation or commissioning, these activites are usually restricted to out of office hours.

Our design team will prepare a detailed Scope of Works program, specifying key activities and their duration for our client. This ensures that all pre-construction issues and statutory requirements have been addressed, enabling an efficient and smooth office fitout. On time and on budget, we guarantee it!