Commercial work is a different discipline: fixed opening dates, licensing conditions, fire regulations, and finishes that take a battering from opening night. We’ve delivered it at scale — and it shows in everything else we build.
A full transformation of a landmark Victorian corner building into a traditional Irish bar: restored brick arched entrance, complete external redecoration, and a full internal fit-out — panelled snugs, buttoned leather banquette seating, bespoke joinery and feature lighting throughout. Delivered to an immovable opening date.
The fit-out of the Salford Rum Company’s customer-facing spaces under a railway arch: a mezzanine bar with backlit display shelving, bespoke bar joinery, events seating and the production-area works to support it — all within the constraints of a live, operating premises.
A full fit-out for Shredfast’s Manchester city-centre site, set inside a railway arch and built around four zones: gym, hot room, recovery and wellbeing. The arch frontage was reworked with a black panelled façade, full-height branded graphics and illuminated signage that gives the club real presence at street level.
Inside, the brief was a premium, high-energy environment that still feels calm where it needs to. That meant a sculpted reception with a curved marble-effect counter on a bronze plinth set against a backlit logo wall and herringbone flooring, and training studios finished in deep matt tones with integrated LED light lines, illuminated brand panels and dedicated kettlebell storage. All delivered to a programme that got the doors open on time.
Planning a venue? Send Declan the space and the opening date. You’ll get an honest answer on whether it’s achievable — and a programme that proves it.
Direct line
Message Declan directly with a rough idea of what you’re planning — photos help. You’ll get a straight answer on feasibility and likely budget.
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Railway-arch gym, hot room, recovery and wellbeing club — frontage, reception and studio fit-out.
Common questions
Bars, gyms, restaurants, hospitality venues and commercial premises across Greater Manchester and the North West — from full building transformations like Kennedy's Irish Bar to phased fit-outs within operating businesses.
Yes. We regularly phase works and schedule out-of-hours shifts so businesses can keep trading. Our Salford Rum Company project was delivered inside a live production facility.
Yes. Compliance is planned into the programme from day one — building control, fire safety, accessibility and licensing-related works are managed as part of the contract.
The programme is built backwards from your opening date with float built into the critical path, long-lead items ordered at contract signing, and weekly progress reporting so nothing drifts silently.
Ready when you are
Speak directly with Declan Cahill. No call centres, no sales team — a straight conversation with the builder who’ll run your job. Opening hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm.
+44 7710 232524