Reception Refurbishment delivered in a London commercial office
Commercial · Reception Refurbishment

Reception Refurbishment for London Offices

Commercial reception refurbishment — the first 60 seconds of every client visit. Joinery, stone, signage, lighting, seating and AV containment, delivered to a fixed-price brief that signals brand quality from the door.

CDM 2015FIRASNICEIC£10M insuredBritish built

What businesses typically need

Our commercial delivery model

  1. Stage 1

    Brand workshop — mood boards, materials, brand guide input

  2. Stage 2

    Concept design and sample board

  3. Stage 3

    Detailed joinery and signage drawings

  4. Stage 4

    Procurement — stone, joinery veneers, fabric, lighting

  5. Stage 5

    Phased installation with maintained access

Programme, budget, and disruption

TierRangeWhat's covered
Refresh£80–£180 per sqftPaint, joinery touch-up, new signage and lighting
Standard rebuild£180–£360 per sqftNew desk, wall cladding, flooring, lighting, signage
Premium£360–£620 per sqftStone, premium joinery, designer furniture, feature ceiling
Trophy / HQ£620+ per sqftBespoke stone, full architectural commission, AV, art

Figures are guide ranges — we provide a fixed quote after survey. City and Canary Wharf typically carry a 10–20% premium over outer zones.

What's included

  • Reception desk design and fabrication
  • Wall cladding (timber, stone, fabric, metal)
  • Flooring (stone, engineered timber, bespoke carpet)
  • Architectural lighting design and installation
  • Signage — brand wall, wayfinding, directory
  • AV containment for video wall / welcome screen
  • Access control integration (lifts, turnstiles)
  • Furniture procurement and installation

What's not included

  • Access-control system supply (specialist)
  • Art procurement (separate budget)
  • External signage requiring planning consent

Compliance and certifications

Part M accessibility at reception deskPart B fire (glazing, wall cladding ratings)BS EN 12150 laminated glass where requiredCDM 2015 principal contractorFIRAS fire-stopping£10M PL + £10M PI

Out-of-hours and weekend working

Reception works typically phase around business hours where the reception must remain operational — protective hoarding with brand-matched print, with heavy joinery and stone installation confined to evenings and weekends.

Scope of works

Reception deskWall claddingStone feature wallTimber veneerFeature lightingSignageWayfindingDirectory boardWelcome screen AVAccess turnstile integrationSeating zoneConcierge stationCoffee stationBiophilic wall

Case studies

Anonymised project outlines — full reference list with contact introductions available on request under NDA.

Law firm reception rebuild

Scope · 220 sqm

Budget band · £680k

Programme · 8 weeks

Stone feature wall, bespoke desk, integrated AV directory

Delivered under single-contractor D&B with CDM 2015 principal contractor duty. Full compliance pack at handover.

Tech HQ brand reception

Scope · 160 sqm

Budget band · £420k

Programme · 6 weeks

Timber cladding, biophilic wall, concierge coffee

Delivered under single-contractor D&B with CDM 2015 principal contractor duty. Full compliance pack at handover.

Multi-let lobby redesign

Scope · 360 sqm

Budget band · £1.1M

Programme · 14 weeks

Full lobby redesign including turnstiles and concierge

Delivered under single-contractor D&B with CDM 2015 principal contractor duty. Full compliance pack at handover.

FAQs

How long does a reception rebuild take?

Standard reception rebuild in a 120–200 sqm footprint: 4–6 weeks. Premium with stone: 6–8 weeks. Trophy with bespoke architecture: 8–14 weeks.

Can reception stay operational during works?

Yes — we phase works behind a brand-matched hoarding with a temporary desk inside the existing footprint. Heavy installation runs nights and weekends to minimise visitor impact.

Do you integrate access control and turnstiles?

Yes — we work with Boon Edam, Dormakaba, Kaba and client-preferred integrators. We provide the containment, power and fixing; the specialist commissions the hardware.

What materials are typical in a premium reception?

Large-format porcelain or stone on wall/desk, timber veneer on joinery (oak, walnut, fumed ash), engineered stone or terrazzo flooring, linear LED lighting, acoustic absorber behind signage.

Reception Refurbishment across London

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Start with a survey

Measured condition survey within 5 working days. Fixed-price quote within 10. No open-book markup.