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Category A fit-out in Newtownabbey

Whether it is one floor or a whole building, our category A fit-out teams work throughout Newtownabbey and the wider Northern Ireland region.

Northern Ireland4 to 8 weeks on site
  • Free site survey and layout options
  • Fixed, itemised price before work starts
  • Out-of-hours and phased working

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Category A fit-out explained

A Category A (Cat A) fit-out is the base-build finish a landlord provides so a floor can be let: suspended ceilings, raised floors, lighting, heating and cooling, and finished perimeter walls, with no tenant-specific rooms.

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Category A fit-out for Newtownabbey businesses

Cat A work is usually commissioned by landlords, agents and developers preparing space for a new tenant. The aim is a clean, compliant, open floor that a tenant's own designer can plan into.

We coordinate the ceiling grid, raised floor, lighting layout and mechanical services so the finished shell is ready for Cat B works without rework.

In Northern Ireland, many businesses occupy Victorian commercial buildings in Belfast and town-centre premises regionally, where refurbishment brings older space up to modern standards.

What is included

  • Heating, cooling and ventilation coordination
  • Finished perimeter walls and window reveals
  • Toilets and core areas brought to standard
  • Suspended ceiling grid and tiles
  • Raised access flooring
  • LED lighting to landlord layout
Typical duration
4 to 8 weeks on site
Postcode districts
3 in Newtownabbey
Survey
Free, no obligation

How projects in Newtownabbey start

We open up ceiling tiles and floor panels during the Newtownabbey survey, because what sits above and below the floor decides much of the cost.

Across Newtownabbey we cover 3 postcode districts and 1 towns, with teams also working in Carrickfergus, Belfast, Castlereagh.

Our nearest regular work to Newtownabbey is in the neighbouring areas: Carrickfergus is about 7 miles away; Belfast is about 7 miles away; Castlereagh is about 10 miles away. Districts we cover here include BT36, BT37, BT39.

Frequently asked questions

Can you strip a floor back to shell first?

Yes. We often combine dilapidations strip-out with a new Cat A finish so the floor goes straight back to market.

Do you cover Newtownabbey?

Yes. We carry out category A fit-out throughout Newtownabbey, including Newtownabbey, and across all 3 postcode districts in the area.

How much does category A fit-out cost in Newtownabbey?

Prices in Newtownabbey generally sit within national ranges; access, working hours and specification move the number more than location. A free survey gives you a fixed, itemised price.

How quickly can you survey in Newtownabbey?

We usually offer survey dates within a week of your enquiry, sooner for urgent projects.

Who pays for a Cat A fit-out?

Normally the landlord, as part of preparing space for letting. Tenants sometimes negotiate a Cat A contribution into lease terms.

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Category A fit-out in Newtownabbey

Free survey, layout options and an itemised price.

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