Retail Store Build-Out
Commercial concrete services for retail construction, store build-outs, and tenant improvement projects.
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Project Timeline
Typical timeline for 5,000 SF retail store concrete work (2-4 weeks): Week 1: Site preparation, demolition if required, utility rough-in coordination, substrate preparation, forming. Week 2: Pre-pour inspections, concrete placement, initial finishing, curing. Week 3-4: Final finishing (polishing, staining, sealing per specification), storefront and exterior concrete, cleanup, final inspections. Ground-up construction adds 2-3 weeks for foundation work. Timelines can be compressed with additional crews or extended work hours to meet lease obligations.
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Denton Area Considerations
Denton's retail market continues growing with new shopping centers, restaurant districts, and mixed-use developments creating consistent demand for retail construction services. The market includes national retailers, regional chains, and local businesses with varying schedule pressures and quality expectations. Strip center construction dominates the market with multi-tenant retail developments in growing suburban areas. Fast construction schedules are standard—most retail leases have firm opening dates driving aggressive construction timelines. Coordination with landlords and property managers is essential in tenant improvement work. Minimizing disruption to operating tenants is critical for maintaining positive relationships. The City of Denton's building department is experienced with retail construction but maintains strict compliance standards for ADA accessibility, structural requirements, and life safety systems. Local concrete suppliers provide reliable material supply and technical support. Labor availability in North Texas is generally good though skilled concrete finishers for decorative work command premium rates.
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Featured Projects
National Retailer Store Buildout - Golden Triangle Mall
Completed fast-track tenant improvement for national clothing retailer in existing mall space. Project included removing existing flooring, repairing slab irregularities, installing polished concrete floor in sales area (3,200 SF), epoxy coating in back-of-house areas (800 SF), and decorative concrete entrance with logo integration. Work performed entirely during overnight and weekend hours to avoid disrupting mall operations and adjacent tenants. Tight 3-week schedule driven by lease commencement date.
Results:
Delivered completed project on aggressive 3-week schedule, working exclusively nights and weekends. Polished concrete floor achieved specified high-gloss finish with zero defects. Zero complaints from adjacent tenants or mall management regarding disruption. Store opened on lease date supporting successful holiday season launch. Client praised quality of finish work and project coordination. Floor continues performing excellently 18 months later with only routine maintenance required.
Restaurant Conversion - Denton Town Center
Converted former retail space to full-service restaurant requiring extensive concrete work including complete slab removal and replacement due to previous tenants' modifications, trenching for new plumbing (grease trap, floor drains, kitchen equipment), installation of polished concrete in dining area (2,400 SF), quarry tile substrate in kitchen, and exterior patio concrete with decorative stamped finish (600 SF). Project required close coordination with restaurant equipment installers, plumbers, and health department requirements.
Results:
Successfully navigated complex coordination requirements and tight schedule. New slab provided proper slopes to multiple floor drains, meeting health department standards. Polished concrete dining floor became signature design element praised in reviews. Exterior patio stamping matched restaurant's aesthetic vision. Completed concrete work in 5 weeks despite scope complexity. Restaurant opened on schedule and earned strong reviews mentioning attractive dining area. Building inspector complimented quality of execution during final inspection.
Strip Center Tenant Spaces - New Construction
Provided complete concrete services for new 32,000 SF strip center including six tenant spaces. Scope encompassed building foundations, interior slabs for all spaces, storefront approaches and entrances, common area sidewalks, extensive parking lot, dumpster enclosure, and site concrete. Work coordinated with general contractor's schedule supporting sequential tenant buildouts. Various tenants specified different floor finishes requiring coordination and protection strategies.
Results:
Delivered all concrete work on 8-week schedule supporting overall construction timeline. Building slabs met strict levelness requirements enabling efficient tenant improvement work. All ADA elements passed inspection without corrections. Parking lot design accommodated drainage requirements while maximizing parking count. Project completed within budget despite scope changes during construction. All six tenant spaces ultimately completed their improvements and opened within 4 months of shell completion. Developer praised concrete quality and schedule adherence, leading to selection for additional projects.
Why Choose Us for Retail Store Build-Out?
20+ Years Experience
Proven expertise in commercial concrete construction
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Fully licensed, bonded, and insured for your protection
On-Time Delivery
Projects completed on schedule and within budget
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Sat: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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We provide retail store build-out services throughout Denton and surrounding areas:
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