Commercial renovations
and tenant improvements
in Calgary

Office, retail and medical spaces designed and built with the same attention to detail we bring to our residential work, including custom millwork made in our own Calgary shop.

In a commercial renovation, time matters.

Lease dates, opening dates, staff moves and landlord requirements all put pressure on the schedule. Delays can mean paying for a space you cannot fully use, so the design, permitting and construction process needs to be coordinated from the beginning.

Our design-build approach keeps that work connected. One team carries your project from initial planning and drawings through permitting, construction, millwork and handover, helping reduce unnecessary handoffs and resolve decisions before they reach the site.

What does a commercial tenant improvement cost in Calgary?

Commercial renovation costs vary significantly depending on the condition of the existing space, intended use, building requirements and level of finish.

Suggested planning ranges:

Office renovations and tenant improvements	$125 to $250+ per sq. ft.
Retail fit-outs	$150 to $300+ per sq. ft.
Medical, dental or clinic spaces	$200 to $400+ per sq. ft.
Highly customized or specialty commercial spaces	$300 to $500+ per sq. ft.

These are planning ranges rather than quotes. Mechanical and electrical requirements, plumbing, accessibility upgrades, fire and life-safety systems, existing building conditions and custom millwork can all have a significant impact on the final investment.

The City of Calgary itself recommends understanding code and building requirements before financially committing to a commercial location because required upgrades can be substantial.

Understand the gap before you sign

A landlord improvement allowance can help offset the cost of a fit-out, but it does not necessarily reflect what your particular business will cost to build.

The difference depends on what is already in the space and what your business requires. A previously finished office may need relatively little intervention, while a medical clinic, retail space or change of use can introduce significant mechanical, electrical, plumbing, accessibility and code requirements.

We help establish a realistic project budget early so you can understand the total investment, and the potential gap between your landlord allowance and the space you actually want to create, before construction begins.

Millwork made in-house

The reception desk, retail casework and exam-room cabinetry are often the details people notice first. Ours are designed, built and finished in our own millwork shop.

Having millwork within the same team means cabinetry can be developed alongside the rest of the space rather than treated as a separate package at the end.

Built to work with your building

Commercial projects involve more than the tenant and contractor.

We are accustomed to coordinating with landlords, property managers, consultants and tenant representatives, including contractor approvals, building protocols, insurance and safety documentation, permitting and construction within occupied properties.

Calgary commercial spaces must meet applicable land-use, building, fire and safety requirements before they can be occupied by a business, making early coordination particularly important.

Commercial spaces by LD&A

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Commercial renovations and tenant improvements in Calgary