Frequently Asked Questions
What is a commercial upfit, and how is it different from a renovation?
An upfit takes a shell or vanilla-box space and builds it out for your specific use — interior walls, finishes, lighting, mechanicals. A renovation reworks an existing finished space. Upfits are common when you're moving into a strip mall or new building.
How does turnkey commercial construction actually work?
Turnkey means we manage the project from planning through final finishes — you hand us the keys and get back a working space. At Centurion Construction, that covers interior office finishes, mechanicals coordination, and the buildout, so you're not juggling subcontractors yourself.
When should a small business plan a commercial renovation around their operations?
If you can't close, schedule renovations in phases — like swapping out one section of a restaurant kitchen at a time rather than the whole line. We discuss this in the in-person meeting so the timeline works around your busiest hours and revenue periods.
What factors affect the cost of a commercial renovation?
Square footage, scope of mechanical work (HVAC, electrical, plumbing changes), finish level, and any code upgrades the building needs to pass inspection. An older strip mall space, for instance, may need electrical service updates before new tenant work can be permitted.