Shops and retail
Service counters, display areas, partitions, stockroom improvements, flooring and finishes. Coordinate joinery and supplier requirements before installation.
COMMERCIAL FIT-OUTS & MAINTENANCE · AUCKLAND
A better space for
your business.
Interior fit-outs and exterior repairs for Auckland businesses. Shops, hospitality, offices and commercial buildings, with the right trades brought together.
Aries Builders · Established 1988
One main point of contact for your building work
Let’s talk about your space
Tell us what needs to change and when you’d like it ready.
Contact Us
Prefer to talk? 09 276 1605
One coordinated scope Building work and specialist trades brought together
Plan around your business Access, staging and service interruptions discussed
Clear decisions before work Scope, responsibilities, cost and timing agreed
INTERIORS & EXTERIORS
Commercial buildings, inside and out
Alongside shop and office fit-outs, we maintain and repair the outside of commercial buildings across Auckland. From roofing and cladding to exterior painting, water ingress and building repairs, we help property owners and managers look after the whole premises.
We assess what needs attention, agree the scope and coordinate access and trades around the people using the building.
Commercial exterior work · Our team on site with scaffold access for building maintenance and repairs.
FROM CUSTOMER SPACES TO STAFF FACILITIES
Fit-outs for the way your business operates
Restaurants and cafés
Dining areas, counters, service spaces and staff facilities. Bring the look together while planning specialist services and practical operation.
Offices and meeting rooms
Reception areas, glazed or solid partitions, meeting rooms, flooring, painting and associated electrical work within the agreed design.
Lunchrooms and staff kitchens
Refresh tired staff spaces with practical cabinetry, benches, sinks, storage and easy-care finishes, coordinating plumbing and electrical work.
Refurbishments and repairs
Improve existing premises, address building damage or prepare a space for a new tenant. Agree the scope with the owner or property manager.
Planned maintenance
Building repairs, roofing, cladding, painting and flooring. Review the issues and priorities so work can be priced and scheduled sensibly.
A WARMER WELCOME
Shop, restaurant and café fit-outs
The atmosphere matters: the counter customers walk up to, the seating, the lighting and the finishes they see and touch. So does what happens behind it—storage, staff movement, cleaning and access to services.
We can work with your designer and nominated suppliers, or help define the building scope from your ideas. For hospitality projects, we identify the specialist input needed for equipment, extraction, plumbing, electrical work and the premises’ requirements.
Bring your inspiration, plans and target opening date. We’ll discuss what the building needs to support them.
FROM BRIEF TO HANDOVER
A clear plan before the work begins
1. Walk through the space
Review the existing premises, your goals and the practical constraints. Discuss access, trading hours, lease requirements and the target date.
2. Define and price the work
Confirm the scope, drawings, selections, supplier responsibilities and any specialist or approval requirements. Explain allowances and exclusions.
3. Coordinate the build
Sequence the trades and deliveries. Agree staging and planned shutdowns, keep you informed and address changes before additional work proceeds.
4. Complete the details
Work through finishing items and the relevant handover information, including product care, warranties and required completion documentation.
MORE OF OUR COMMERCIAL WORK
Exterior repairs and interior fit-outs
Commercial building work takes us from exterior access and repairs through to office partitions and interior finishes. These photos show examples from our existing project portfolio.
Access for exterior repairs
Commercial maintenance and remediation
Office interior fit-out
KEEP THE PRACTICAL DETAILS IN VIEW
Plan for the people using the building
Occupied sites need clear arrangements for staff, customers, deliveries and contractors. We discuss work zones, noise, dust, access and service interruptions so you know what to expect. Staging or out-of-hours work can be considered where it suits the project.
Before construction, confirm landlord requirements and any design, consent or specialist approvals. A proposed change of use, fire systems, access provisions or new services can affect the scope and programme.
Our quote sets out the agreed building work. If hidden damage or a requested change affects it, we explain the implications and agree the next step with you.
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Commercial fit-out and maintenance FAQs
What commercial fit-out work does Aries Builders undertake?
We work on shops, offices, cafés, restaurants, staff lunchrooms and other commercial spaces across Auckland. The agreed scope can include partitions, building repairs, counters and joinery coordination, flooring, painting, plumbing, electrical work and finishing. We confirm the requirements and specialist input for your particular premises before pricing.
Can you help with a shop fit-out or retail refurbishment?
Yes. We can discuss a new layout, service counter, display areas, storage, finishes and the building work needed to bring the space together. Bring any drawings, brand requirements and landlord information you have. We agree who is supplying fixtures, joinery and signage so the quote and programme are clear.
Do you work on restaurant and café fit-outs?
Yes. We can coordinate the building and fit-out work for dining areas, counters, service areas and staff facilities within an agreed scope. Kitchen equipment, extraction, grease management, fire systems and food-premises requirements need appropriate specialist input. We work with your designer and relevant trades to identify these early rather than treating a hospitality fit-out as a decorating job.
Can you refurbish offices and staff lunchrooms?
Yes. Projects can include office partitions, meeting areas, reception spaces, staff kitchens and lunchrooms, storage, flooring, painting and associated plumbing or electrical work. We discuss how the space is used, the condition of existing services and how to stage the work around your team.
Can the business keep operating while you work?
Sometimes. It depends on the work area, noise, dust, access, services and the safety of staff and visitors. We discuss separation, staging and planned shutdowns before starting. If out-of-hours work would help, raise it early so availability, building access and the cost can be considered in the programme.
Who coordinates the different trades?
Aries Builders coordinates the trades included in our agreed scope, giving you one main point of contact for the building work. We also work with your landlord, property manager, designer and nominated suppliers where needed. Responsibilities for equipment, specialist systems and approvals are agreed before construction.
Do commercial fit-outs need building consent?
Some interior alterations to an existing non-residential building can be exempt, but the conditions are specific. Work affecting the structure, fire separations or specified systems may require consent; plumbing and drainage need separate consideration. The first fit-out of a new building is also different from altering an existing fit-out. We help identify the questions to resolve with your designer and Auckland Council before work starts.
What if I am changing a shop into a café or restaurant?
Discuss the proposed use before committing to a construction programme. A change of use can trigger council requirements even where the building work is limited. Existing services, fire safety, access and the requirements for operating a food business also need review. We can discuss the building scope and coordinate with the appropriate designers and specialists; approvals remain specific to the premises and proposed use.
How much does a commercial fit-out cost?
Cost depends on floor area, the existing condition, layout, finishes, joinery, services, specialist systems, access and working hours. We prepare pricing against an agreed scope and explain allowances and exclusions. Share your target budget early so priorities can be discussed before selections and design details are finalised.
How long will the work take?
The programme depends on the scope, design and approvals, product lead times, specialist work and whether the site is occupied. Tell us about any proposed opening date or lease deadline at the first conversation. We assess the sequence and dependencies before confirming a programme rather than promising a generic turnaround.
Do you provide ongoing commercial maintenance and repairs?
Yes. We can discuss planned maintenance and individual repairs, including building defects, water damage, roofing, cladding, painting, flooring and associated trades. Property managers can bring a list of issues so we can identify priorities, access requirements and the scope to price. Availability and response times are agreed for the work requested.
What happens if hidden damage or extra work is discovered?
We document the finding, explain the proposed repair and discuss any effect on cost and timing. Additional work outside the agreed scope is approved before proceeding. If specialist advice or a change to approvals is needed, we identify that as part of the next steps.
What should I send with my enquiry?
Tell us the suburb, type of premises, what you want to change and any target date. Let us know if the business needs to remain open. Plans, photographs, a landlord’s fit-out guide or a maintenance list are useful if available, but you can start with a short description.
Which areas do you cover?
Aries Builders is based in Ōtāhuhu and works across Auckland. Tell us where the premises are so we can discuss access, a site visit and the next steps for your project.
Tell us what your business needs next.
A new shop, a refreshed café, a better lunchroom or a list of building repairs—start with your suburb, the work you have in mind and any key dates. We’ll discuss the next step.