At Obrescat we carry out commercial renovation in Barcelona for businesses that need to open, renovate or adapt their space with confidence. We renovate shops, offices, restaurants, cafés, clinics, beauty salons, gyms, professional practices and shell units, coordinating every phase of the works so the result is practical, attractive and ready for the real activity of the business.
As a renovation company in Barcelona, at Obrescat we understand that every set of premises has a different job to do. You do not renovate a fashion shop the way you renovate a café, a dental clinic, an office or a beauty salon. Each activity has its own needs: customer circulation, technical services, toilets, accessibility, lighting, heating and air conditioning, storage, acoustics, safety and regulatory compliance.
Our work starts by analysing what your business needs to run well from day one. We check the current layout, the condition of the walls and floors, the electrical installation, the plumbing, the ventilation, the heating and air conditioning, the frontage, the shop window and the critical points that can affect the quote or the timeline.
From there we put forward a realistic renovation: what is worth keeping, what has to be renewed, which items are essential and which improvements can wait. Working this way avoids surprises, unnecessary extras and decisions taken too late.
Current condition, services, activity, accessibility, layout and the critical points of the works.
Not all commercial premises need the same level of work. Some start from a bare shell and need a full renovation; others only need the look, the services or the layout updating to suit a new activity.
It covers the whole space: demolition, reconfiguring the layout, masonry, electrics, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, lighting, flooring, ceilings, painting, joinery, toilets, frontage and final finishes.
It is the usual choice when the premises are dated, are changing activity or need a completely new look. If you are considering a wider project on a building, you can also take a look at our comprehensive renovations in Barcelona.
A bare shell lets you design from scratch, but it demands more planning. You have to define the layout, services, flooring, ceilings, toilets, accessibility, heating and air conditioning, lighting, frontage and, depending on the activity, ventilation, extraction, fire protection or soundproofing.
Fitting out commercial premises matters when the space already exists but needs adapting so a new business can open. We assess what the activity calls for, what the regulations require and which works are needed to start trading.
When the business is already running, a full renovation is often unnecessary. A well-planned refresh can modernise the look of the premises, improve the customer experience and raise the perceived value without closing for weeks.
Every commercial activity has its own critical points. That is why we do not propose a generic renovation, but a solution tailored to how the space is really used.
We design clear customer routes, attractive window displays, hot spots for featured products, lighting that brings out colours and textures, comfortable fitting rooms, a practical stockroom and a well-integrated till area.
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In hospitality, the renovation has to consider the dining area, kitchen, bar, toilets, extraction, ventilation, acoustics, lighting, staff routes and customer comfort.
We create meeting rooms, open areas, private offices, acoustic booths, a kitchenette, reception, data points, task lighting, zoned heating and air conditioning and storage.
Interior design in Barcelona
We work with easy-to-clean materials, good lighting, acoustic privacy, accessibility, pleasant waiting areas, practical treatment rooms and clear circulation.
We design hard-wearing spaces with ventilation, acoustics, safety, changing rooms, showers, specialist flooring, lighting and comfortable circulation for users and staff.
We adapt the premises to visual and technical criteria: colours, materials, signage, lighting, furniture, customer routes, sales area and finish standards.
One of the differences between renovating a home and renovating commercial premises is that the premises have to suit an activity. So before starting, it is worth checking whether the space is compatible with the business you want to open and what paperwork may be required.
Depending on the scope of the renovation, you may need to file a works notification, a permit or a licence. Painting and replacing the flooring is not the same as changing the layout, the services, the frontage, the toilets, the ventilation or anything that affects the activity.
An office, a shop, a clinic and a restaurant are not subject to the same requirements. In some cases you may need a technical design, a specification, drawings, a certificate, an acoustic study, ventilation, extraction, accessibility or fire safety measures.
A commercial renovation has to allow for circulation widths, an accessible toilet where required, adequate ventilation, heating and air conditioning, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, fire compartmentation, acoustic insulation or extraction.
If you are still weighing up whether to rent or buy a unit, we can help you check whether the space suits your activity. Cheap premises often turn out expensive because they need too much adapting.
Activity, regulations, services and layout all have to pull in the same direction.
The price of a commercial premises renovation in Barcelona depends on the starting condition, the floor area, the activity, the services, the finishes, the timeline and the paperwork required.
Look and feel, painting, lighting, small finishes and visible improvements.
Updating the layout, floors, ceilings, services and finishes.
Full works, services, toilets, heating and air conditioning, lighting and final handover.
Hospitality, clinics, gyms, extraction, acoustics or special requirements.
The factors that change the cost most are the condition of the premises, the need for demolition, the electrical installation, the plumbing, the heating and air conditioning, the ventilation, the extraction, the toilets, the accessibility, the type of flooring, the lighting, the frontage, the signage, the soundproofing and how urgent the deadline is.
It also depends on whether the business can close during the works or whether we have to work in phases to keep part of the activity running.
See the key costs of a commercial renovationAn 80 m² shop may need commercial flooring, painting, lighting, a till area, fitting rooms, a stockroom and a window display. A café may need a bar, kitchen, extraction, heating and air conditioning, toilets, non-slip flooring and acoustics. An office may focus on layout, cabling, lighting, heating and air conditioning, meeting rooms and finishes.
In every case, at Obrescat we prepare a clear, itemised quote so you know what each line item includes, what options you have and where the investment is concentrated.
A commercial renovation needs order. When there are opening dates, suppliers, licences, furniture, services and trades involved, any improvising can delay the project.
We visit the premises, take measurements, review the current condition and listen to the kind of business you want to open or refresh.
We prepare a proposal tailored to how the space will be used, with clear line items and decisions taken in the right order. If you want to picture the result better, you can use our 3D design for renovations.
We organise the schedule, the trades and the priority items. When the project calls for technical documentation, we factor it in from the start.
We coordinate demolition, masonry, services, heating and air conditioning, floors, ceilings, painting, joinery, lighting, toilets and finishes.
Before handover we check the finishing touches, the working of the services, the finishes and the final details. Afterwards we are still available for adjustments or future improvements.
The best way to judge a commercial renovation company is to see how it handles real projects. You can see examples in our section on commercial renovation projects and on the main page for Obrescat projects.
We take care of the window display, circulation, lighting, product areas, counter, stockroom and finishes. The aim is premises that look good and are easy to sell in, to maintain and to walk around.
We give weight to acoustics, lighting, heating and air conditioning, desk layout, meeting rooms and cabling, to improve productivity and confidence.
We work out which jobs are essential to open safely: services, toilets, accessibility, ventilation, finishes, painting, flooring, lighting and paperwork.
Choosing a company to renovate commercial premises should not come down to price alone. Badly planned works can delay the opening, generate extras, affect the licence or leave you with services that are impractical day to day.
We work with clear line items: demolition, masonry, services, flooring, painting, ceilings, heating and air conditioning, toilets, lighting, frontage and finishes.
A commercial renovation usually needs several trades working in sequence. We coordinate the phases to avoid hold-ups, duplicated work and mistakes between trades.
We know the residents’ associations, working hours, access, loading and unloading, older premises, outdated services and businesses that want to open as soon as possible.
We can also help you with electrician in Barcelona, air conditioning in Barcelona, painting, flooring, joinery and finishes.
We work across different Barcelona neighbourhoods, adapting each renovation to the type of premises, the commercial setting and the needs of the business.
It depends on the starting condition, the floor area, the activity, the services and the level of finishes. A simple update can cost relatively little, but a comprehensive renovation with services, toilets, heating and air conditioning, lighting, frontage and a licence calls for a fuller quote.
It depends on the scope of the works and on the activity. Painting or replacing the flooring is not the same as changing the layout, the services, the frontage, the ventilation or the use of the premises. At Obrescat we review each case to guide the works and avoid problems when you open.
A simple renovation can be done in a few weeks. A comprehensive commercial premises renovation can take anywhere from several weeks to several months, depending on floor area, services, licences, materials and technical complexity.
In some cases, yes. We can plan the renovation in phases, work at set times or prioritise certain areas to reduce the impact on trading. It is not always possible, but it can be looked at.
Yes. We renovate bare shell units and adapt them to the activity: layout, services, toilets, flooring, ceilings, lighting, heating and air conditioning, ventilation, frontage and finishes.
We can help you coordinate the technical side required for your type of business and the scope of the renovation. The activity licence depends on the specific activity, the premises and the requirements that apply.
It should include measurements, line items, materials, labour, services, finishes, timelines, conditions, exclusions and any technical work that may be needed. The clearer the quote, the lower the risk of extras once the works start.
In commercial premises you have to think about customers, activity, regulations, accessibility, services, ventilation, safety, brand image and how profitable the space is. A home is about comfort; premises have to work as a business tool.
Tell us what business you want to open or refresh and we will arrange a site visit to assess the space, the quote and the works needed.
