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Office refurbishment guide for North East businesses

Office refurbishments in the North East often run on tight summer or Christmas shutdown windows. The lining trades — partitions, ceilings, and boarding — usually sit on the critical path.

Recommended programme sequence

  1. Strip-out and asbestos clearance (where required)
  2. First fix M&E coordination above ceiling void
  3. Partition walls and door frames
  4. Dry lining to perimeter and core walls
  5. Ceiling grid, tiles, and bulkheads
  6. Second fix, decoration, and snagging

Local considerations

Older stock across Middlesbrough, Sunderland, and Newcastle may have low voids, asbestos-containing materials, or uneven slabs. Early surveys prevent redesign mid-project.

Erimus Interiors provides free surveys and can phase works to keep part of your floor operational.