Starting the refurbishment of your business premises does not begin with the works, you have to carry out numerous steps beforehand.
In addition to this, both during and after the refurbishment, unforeseen events will appear that you must solve as soon as possible so that your business activity is affected as little as possible.
To avoid future problems, here at Ouxion we bring you a complete guide with advice that you should follow if you want to carry out the refurbishment of your premises as efficiently as possible.
Here’s what you need to refurbish your commercial premises
There are many aspects that you should be aware of before starting the refurbishment of your premises, both from a technical and bureaucratic point of view.
Of course, we start from the assumption that you already have the premises, that you have taken into account its location and that its characteristics match your needs and those of your clientele.
Once you already have the premises, or simply already own it but need to make improvements to it, is when we begin to process the necessary documentation to carry out the refurbishment work.
It is true that the documentation and procedures necessary for the reform may vary, depending on the location of the premises; each local council has requirements that may be different, and even the autonomous community must be taken into account, but there are certain aspects that are common to all of them.
In order to obtain the building permit, which is essential when carrying out any reform or modification to the interior or exterior of the premises, a project of the work to be carried out and a budget for the same is required.
The reason for having a project is as necessary from a legal point of view as it is from an organisational point of view. It is very important to be clear about the work to be carried out, because during the course of the renovation you may change your mind or encounter unforeseen circumstances, and you should not stray from your original idea, the one that comes closest to the needs of your clients.
The budget will be necessary because the tax to be paid to the council is a percentage of the budget. This tax is usually a minimum percentage, although it may vary slightly over the years.
All of this, being completed correctly and executing the reform as specified in the project, is what will lead you to obtain the opening licence and operate normally.
Client goes first
It is very easy to get carried away by current trends and fashions in your business sector, but inspiration is one thing and copying is another. You must be clear about your idea, and that is to meet the needs of your customer.
It is true that you are tied in some aspects, but think about the experience of your potential clients in your facilities. Remember what they are looking for, when and how. Your premises and facilities must adapt to what they need, so that you go from potential customer to loyal customer.
Refurbishment of the premises
In addition to the modifications specified in your building permit and project, you must take into account a series of requirements that, in general and common throughout Spain, are demanded.
These common aspects are safety aspects. The instruments that ensure safety, such as fire extinguishers, emergency exits or phosphorescent or photoluminescent signs.
Ignorance of its use does not exempt you from its installation, i.e., even if you are not aware of the current law, you must carry it out. This aspect, among other legal and structural aspects during the renovation, falls to the professionals you surround yourself with.
This is the reason why we recommend you to count on Ouxion for the partial or integral reform of your commercial premises. With our extensive experience, you won’t have to worry about anything during the entire refurbishment process; from the design of a personalised project plan, to the opening of your fully refurbished premises.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Ouxion the best option for the refurbishment of your commercial premises?
As we have said before, Ouxion is a company in charge of integral reforms of projects in commercial premises. Our construction company has more than twenty years of experience in the renovation sector.
What makes us stand out from the rest is our wide range of projects. We have developed integral refurbishment projects in many different business fields; from banking to retail.
We develop your project from scratch, according to your ideas, combining them with our know-how and experience, to have as a result the premises as you imagined it, with no setbacks or surprises.
Is it important for the venue to have its own style?
In such an open world, being able to stand out from the crowd is a great quality. In the business world, and even more so in the public eye, this can make all the difference.
To do this, you need to stamp your business with your personal brand, to make customers associate your business with positive and unique characteristics. And that, in addition to hard work, is achieved by being different, fresh and innovative.
Even being part of a franchise can be achieved. It is true that you have to follow very strict branding rules, but there is always room for personalisation, to offer the customer something very personal and approachable.
In order to get the most out of your commercial premises, your business and even your personal brand, you must surround yourself with a professional and experienced team, as is Ouxion.
