MDS NE

Commercial · Retail & office sector

Retail & office fit-out
and refurbishment
across the North East

Retail fit-outs, office refurbishments and dilapidations works across the North East. 

Delivered out of hours for retail, around live operations for offices and to the 

programme your landlord or operating company requires.

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✓ CHAS Accredited✓ Fully insured✓ Cat A & Cat B
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◈ Retail & Office Specialists

◈ Out of Hours Working

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Retail & office construction across the North East

Why retail and office clients across the North East choose MDS NE

Retail and office clients need a contractor who works around the business, not the other way round. Whether you are fitting out a new space before moving in, refurbishing existing premises or carrying out dilapidations works at the end of a lease, the programme matters and the finish has to be right.


We deliver retail fit-outs, office refurbishments, dilapidations works and Cat A and Cat B fit-outs across Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Northumberland, Sunderland and County Durham. Every trade managed under one contract, one programme and one standard of finish from day one to handover.


We work for landlords and occupiers, as principal contractor or subcontractor, on projects of all sizes across the North East.

What's included

A complete retail & office fit-out package

Every trade required for your retail or office fit-out managed under one contract, from initial survey through to final handover and certification.

  • Pre-construction survey & costing
  • Strip-out & waste removal
  • Partitioning & suspended ceilings
  • Mechanical & electrical
  • Lighting, power & data
  • Joinery & bespoke finishes
  • Flooring & decoration
  • Dilapidations works
  • Snagging & handover documentation

What we deliver

Retail and office refurbishments across
the North East

Retail fit-out

Shop fit-out and retail refurbishment across the North East including strip-out, shopfitting, lighting, flooring, M&E and decoration. We deliver retail fit-out to programme for landlords, occupiers and retail operators across Newcastle, Gateshead and the wider North East.

Office fit-out

Cat A and Cat B office fit-out across the North East including partitioning, suspended ceilings, M&E, lighting, data infrastructure, joinery and decoration. We work in vacant and occupied office environments and phase programmes to minimise disruption to the business.

Dilapidations works

End of lease dilapidations works for landlords and outgoing tenants across the North East. We strip out tenant fit-out, reinstate original finishes, repair damage and restore M&E systems to their original condition ready for the next occupier.

 

Showroom fit-out

Showroom fit-out and refurbishment across the North East for automotive, furniture, kitchen and bathroom retailers. We understand that a showroom needs to reflect the brand and the product and we deliver the finish that achieves that.

 

Licence to alter

What is a licence to alter and do you need one?

If you are a tenant planning to carry out fit-out or refurbishment works in a leased commercial property, you will almost certainly need your landlord’s written permission before work begins. This permission is called a licence to alter and it is a legal document that sets out what works are permitted, the standard they must be carried out to and what reinstatement is required at the end of the lease.

A licence to alter is typically required for any works that make permanent changes to the fabric of the building. This includes partitioning, suspended ceilings, M&E alterations, structural works, external changes and anything that affects the building’s services or structure. Cosmetic works such as repainting and replacing flooring may not require a licence to alter but you should always check your lease before starting any works.

A licence to alter is typically required for any works that make permanent changes to the fabric of the building. This includes partitioning, suspended ceilings, M&E alterations, structural works, external changes and anything that affects the building’s services or structure. Cosmetic works such as repainting and replacing flooring may not require a licence to alter but you should always check your lease before starting any works.

How can MDS NE help?

We are experienced in working within the requirements of a licence to alter across retail and office premises throughout the North East. We provide all the documentation your landlord requires including RAMS, method statements, completion certificates and as-built drawings, and we work to the standard and specification set out in the licence from day one.

Why MDS NE

Retail & office fit-out delivered to programme and to a high standard

Retail and office clients need a contractor who understands the commercial reality of their project. Here is what we bring to every retail and office project across the North East.

  • Programme disciplineWe commit to a programme before work starts and manage every trade to hit it. Handover dates, opening dates and lease deadlines are all treated with the same level of importance.
  • Tidy, professional sitesWe treat retail and office environments with care. Hoarding, signage and daily clean-down are standard on every live site so your brand and your premises are protected throughout the works.
  • Every trade coordinatedPartitioning, M&E, joinery, flooring and decoration all managed under one contract. No gaps between trades, no delays and a single point of accountability for the entire project.
  • Landlord & occupier worksWe work for both landlords and occupiers across the North East. Whether you need dilapidations works at the end of a lease, a Cat A fit-out for a new tenant or a full Cat B office fit-out, we manage the process and the paperwork from start to finish.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What is a licence to alter and do I need one?
A licence to alter is a formal written agreement from your landlord giving you permission to carry out fit-out or refurbishment works in a leased commercial property. It sets out what works are permitted, the standard they must be carried out to, the accreditations and insurance your contractor must hold and what reinstatement is required at the end of the lease. Most tenants carrying out anything beyond cosmetic works in a leased retail or office premises will need a licence to alter before work can begin. Failing to obtain one can result in the landlord requiring you to reinstate the property at your own cost at the end of the lease. We are experienced in working within the requirements of a licence to alter and provide all the documentation your landlord requires on completion.
Do you carry out dilapidations works?
Yes. We carry out end of lease dilapidations works for landlords and outgoing tenants across the North East. A dilapidations schedule sets out the repairs, redecoration and reinstatement works required to bring a property back to its original condition at the end of a lease. We assess the schedule, price the works and carry them out efficiently to get the property back on the market as quickly as possible. We work for both landlords looking to prepare a property for the next tenant and outgoing tenants looking to meet their dilapidations obligations before lease expiry.
How long does a retail fit-out take?
he timescale for a retail fit-out depends on the size of the unit, the complexity of the M&E installation and the specification of the shopfit. A straightforward retail fit-out for a small to medium sized unit typically takes between three and six weeks from mobilisation to handover. Larger units, those with more complex M&E requirements or high specification shopfitting will take longer. We produce a detailed programme before work starts so you know exactly what to expect at every stage and we manage every trade to hit the handover date agreed at the outset.
How long does an office fit-out take?
The timescale for an office fit-out depends on the size of the space, whether it is a Cat A or Cat B fit-out and the complexity of the M&E and data installation. A straightforward Cat B office fit-out for a small to medium sized space typically takes between four and eight weeks from mobilisation to handover. Larger offices, those with more complex partitioning schemes or significant M&E works will take longer. We produce a full programme before work begins and manage every trade to hit the handover date so your team can move in on the date planned.
Which areas do you cover for retail and office fit-out?
We carry out retail and office fit-out, refurbishment and dilapidations works across the full North East including Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Northumberland, Sunderland and County Durham. If you are unsure whether we cover your area give us a call on 07880 712570 and we will be happy to confirm.

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