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Commercial Renovations
Kingston & Eastern Ontario
Office fit-outs, retail renovations, and tenant improvements for businesses across Kingston, Belleville, and Eastern Ontario. Deadline-driven, occupied-building capable.
What's Included
Exactly what DRW
delivers
- Pre-project site assessment and scope review
- Partition framing — fixed and demountable
- Commercial flooring — LVT, carpet tile, polished concrete prep
- Low-voltage and structured cabling
- Millwork and display installation coordination
- Phased scheduling to minimize business disruption
- Demolition and commercial strip-out
- Drywall, suspended ceilings, and acoustic panels
- Commercial painting — walls, ceilings, and feature areas
- Lighting coordination and trim-out
- Accessibility compliance work where required
- Site protection for occupied buildings
Best Fit For
Who this is built for
Office tenants fitting out a new suite or refreshing an existing space. Retail operators updating a storefront or reconfiguring a layout. Building owners completing tenant improvements between leases. Businesses that need a contractor who can work around an operating schedule.
How It Works
How the project moves
Site Assessment
Review space, drawings, and timeline. Confirm scope, exclusions, and permit implications.
Scope & Schedule
Written scope with phasing plan, key milestones, and occupancy disruption plan.
Construction Phase
Demo, framing, rough-ins, ceiling, walls, flooring, painting, and low-voltage per schedule.
Fit-Out & Handoff
Millwork, fixtures, final finishes, and deficiency sign-off before we close the job.
Common Questions
What clients usually ask
Can DRW work while our building is occupied?
Yes. Dust barriers, temporary walls, after-hours scheduling, and phased work keep active tenants undisturbed. We flag any mandatory access blackout periods at scope.
What does commercial renovation cost per square foot in Ontario?
Light refresh: $65–$110/sq ft. Office renovation: $110–$200/sq ft. Full tenant improvement from shell: $180–$320/sq ft. Medium–high Ontario market rates including labour, materials, and permit allowance.
Can you do both construction and data cabling?
Yes. Low-voltage wiring — structured cabling, cameras, AV, access control — is part of DRW’s commercial scope. When we do both, rough-in happens before walls close.
Do commercial projects require permits?
Most commercial renovation work in Ontario requires a building permit. Change-of-use situations have additional requirements. We identify all permit needs at scope.
All Services
Start with an estimate
Tell us your space size, fit-out type, and occupancy deadline. We’ll respond with a planning range.
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Why DRW
Why businesses choose
DRW
01
Deadline-Driven
Lease dates, staff moves, and opening days don’t flex. We build to your schedule and flag risks early — not after the deadline passes.
02
Occupied-Building Capable
DRW can work in buildings with active tenants on other floors. Dust containment and after-hours phasing are standard operating procedure.
03
Wiring Included
Low-voltage cabling — data, cameras, AV, access control — is part of our commercial scope. One contractor, one schedule, one point of contact.
04
Scope That Matches Your Lease
We work from your lease documents or architect drawings and flag deviations clearly before they become disputes.
05
Accessibility Awareness
Entrances, washrooms, and circulation paths reviewed for Ontario Building Code requirements — flagged during design, not after construction.
06
Same Standard, Any Size
A 200 sq ft office refresh gets the same professional process as a 5,000 sq ft full fit-out. No minimum job size.
Cost Estimator
Commercial renovation cost estimator
Ontario medium–high market rates. Includes labour, materials, planning, and permit allowance. Results broken out by cost category.
Commercial Renovation Estimator
Select your fit-out type and space size. Costs reflect Ontario medium–high commercial market rates including all labour, materials, and permit allowances.
Estimated Project Range
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$ per sq ft · Ontario medium–high commercial
Scope
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Ready for a firm number?
Commercial pricing is sensitive to existing conditions, lease requirements, and phasing needs. A site visit and review of your lease or drawings gives us everything we need for a formal written estimate.
Estimates based on Ontario medium–high commercial market rates 2024–2025. Mechanical, plumbing, and licensed electrical are not included. Fire suppression, elevator work, and structural modifications are additional. Permit fees vary by municipality and project scope. This tool is for planning purposes only — not a quote or contract.
Ready to plan your commercial project?
Tell us your space, fit-out type, and occupancy deadline. We’ll respond with a clear scope and planning range within one business day.