Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Retail Build-Out Contractor
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Licensed commercial general contractor serving Palm Beach Gardens — retail build-out specialists with 100+ combined commercial projects across Palm Beach County. Full permit management, all trades coordinated, delivered on schedule. CBC1265699.
Get a Free Retail Build-Out EstimateRetail Build-Out in Palm Beach Gardens' Competitive Market
Retail build-outs span a wider range than almost any other commercial type — from a clean white-box boutique requiring minimal trade work to a heavy MEP conversion that behaves more like a restaurant project. The cost difference between those two extremes is significant. A basic retail conversion in an existing warm shell might land around $60–$80 per sq ft. Add significant electrical for specialty lighting, HVAC zoning, custom millwork, storefront modifications, or a food prep area, and the number moves materially.
The most common mistake we see in retail projects is owners locking in their lease before understanding what the space actually needs to become what they want. A beautiful space with poor power, inadequate HVAC, or a floor plan that doesn't support the intended use becomes expensive to correct mid-construction — and even more expensive when it creates operational problems after opening. The time to identify those issues is before the lease is signed, not after demo begins.
We build retail across Palm Beach County — boutique retail, personal care, specialty food, service retail, and mixed-use ground-floor commercial. The key on any retail project is understanding what the business actually needs operationally and building to that, not just to what's on the drawings. A space that works well for the business is the goal. A space that passes inspection is just the minimum.
Palm Beach Gardens runs one of the more active commercial permit pipelines in the county. PGA Boulevard is the main commercial artery — medical, restaurant, retail, and corporate campuses line it from I-95 to Jog Road. Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center anchors a significant healthcare corridor that keeps medical and dental office construction consistently busy. The City of Palm Beach Gardens Building Department has a defined review process that contractors who know it can navigate efficiently. We work this market regularly.
What We Build
Shell Space Build-Outs
Turning raw vanilla shell into a fully finished, CO-ready retail storefront — framing, MEP, ceilings, flooring, storefront glass, and all interior finishes included.
Second-Generation Retail
Reconfiguring existing retail space for a new tenant — demolition, reframing, MEP rerouting, and full re-finish to new brand standards within an existing shell.
Storefront & Façade
Storefront glass systems, aluminum framing, signage blocking, awnings, and exterior façade work — the first impression your customers get before they walk in the door.
Fixture & Display Areas
Built-in display shelving, millwork, feature walls, fitting rooms, and point-of-sale areas — coordinated with your brand standards and equipment vendors.
Back-of-House & ADA
Stockroom construction, ADA-compliant restrooms, employee areas, and utility rooms — all designed to code and coordinated with city permit requirements.
Permit & CO Management
Full permit package through Palm Beach Gardens Building Division — plan submittal, review coordination, inspections, and Certificate of Occupancy acquisition so you can open on your lease date.
Why Retailers Choose Pajaziti & Associates in Palm Beach Gardens
Retail build-outs succeed or fail based on how well the finished space supports the business operating inside it — and that requires understanding the business, not just the drawings. We ask questions that most GCs don't: How does the customer flow through the space? What's the merchandising strategy? Where does point-of-sale need to be? Those questions affect framing, electrical, lighting, and fixture placement. A space that works for the business is what we're building, not just a space that matches the floor plan.
Retail Build-Out in Palm Beach Gardens?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our construction services in this area.
How long does a retail build-out take in Palm Beach County?
A retail tenant improvement in an existing shell space typically takes 8–14 weeks from permit issuance to Certificate of Occupancy, depending on the size of the space and scope of work. Permitting through Palm Beach County municipalities adds 6–10 weeks before construction begins. We build schedules around your lease commencement date and landlord TI allowance milestones from the start.
Do you work with TI allowances and coordinate with landlords?
Yes. We are experienced with tenant improvement allowance processes — documenting work for landlord reimbursement, meeting landlord approval milestones, and coordinating walkthroughs required to release TI funds. We maintain professional communication with property management and landlord representatives throughout the project.
What does a retail build-out typically include?
A full retail build-out includes demolition of existing conditions, framing, mechanical ventilation, electrical (including lighting and panel work), plumbing rough-in and finish, ceilings, flooring, storefront glass, millwork, and all interior finishes through Certificate of Occupancy. ADA-compliant restrooms, stockroom construction, and point-of-sale area build-out are also included in our standard scope.
Do you build second-generation retail spaces?
Yes. Second-generation retail — reconfiguring an existing space previously occupied by another tenant — is a significant part of our retail build-out work. We handle demolition of prior tenant improvements, reframing to new layout, MEP rerouting, and complete re-finish to the new tenant's brand standards within the existing shell.