Retail Fit-Out Contractor in London

LCC designs and builds shops and retail stores across London, from flagship stores on Oxford Street to units in Westfield and other shopping centres. Architect-led design, shopfronts, joinery, lighting, M&E and landlord approvals are delivered by one team, from first sketch to opening day.

WHAT WE DO

We deliver turnkey retail fit-outs and shopfitting for brands, retailers and franchise partners opening in London and across the UK and Europe. Our in-house architects and interior designers develop the store concept and technical drawings, we manage landlord, planning and building-control approvals, and our site team builds the shopfront, sales floor, display joinery and back of house to programme.

Whether it is a shell unit in a shopping centre, a high-street flagship or the next store in a brand rollout, you deal with one contractor and one point of contact.

WHY CHOOSE LCC FOR YOUR RETAIL FIT-OUT?

Proven Retail Track Record

POP MART on Oxford Street, at Westfield Stratford City and in Amsterdam, and Chatime stores in Newcastle, Hammersmith and Waterloo.

Shopfronts, Joinery and Display

Shopfronts, bespoke display units, feature joinery, lighting and signage, coordinated with your brand team and built as part of the fit-out.

Landlord and Approvals Handled

Landlord fit-out packs, licence for alterations, shopfront planning and building control prepared and managed by our in-house architects.

Architect-Led Design

ARB-registered architects and BIID interior designers turn your brand standards into a store that works for customers and staff.

Built Around Your Opening Date

Programmes planned back from your opening, with clear weekly reporting and out-of-hours working where the site or centre requires it.

OUR FIT-OUT PROCESS

BRIEF, SITE AND FEASIBILITY

We visit the unit, review the landlord pack and your brand standards, and check what the space needs: shopfront, services capacity, fire strategy and planning. You get early advice on programme and budget before you commit.

DESIGN AND APPROVALS

Our architects and interior designers develop the layout, display and joinery details, finishes and lighting, then prepare the drawings for landlord approval, planning and building control.

BUILD AND SHOPFITTING

Our site managers run the works: strip-out, partitions, mechanical and electrical services, shopfront, joinery and display installation, finishes and signage, with weekly progress updates.

HANDOVER AND AFTERCARE

We test and commission the services, hand over certificates and O&M documents and support you through opening. Our maintenance team is available every day from 7am to 9pm.

RECENT RETAIL FIT-OUTS

POP MART, OXFORD STREET

Design and build fit-out of POP MART’s flagship store on Oxford Street: a brand-led retail space with warm metallic finishes, integrated lighting and custom display units on one of London’s busiest shopping streets.

POP MART, WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY

Full fit-out of a brand-led store inside Westfield Stratford City, coordinated with the shopping centre’s landlord requirements. We also delivered POP MART’s flagship store in Amsterdam.

CHATIME, NEWCASTLE, HAMMERSMITH AND WATERLOO

Design and build of multiple Chatime bubble tea stores, translating the brand’s playful identity into a consistent look across every site.

RETAIL FIT-OUT FAQs

How much does a retail fit-out cost in London?

It depends on the size and condition of the unit, the shopfront, the amount of bespoke joinery and display, and the level of finish. Fitting out a shell unit costs considerably more than refreshing an existing store. Send us your floor plan and brief and we will give you an early budget range before detailed design starts.

How long does a retail fit-out take?

A refresh of an existing store can take a few weeks on site, while a full fit-out of a shell unit takes longer. Design, landlord approvals and planning often take as long as the build itself, so it pays to involve us early. We agree the programme with you around your target opening date.

Do you design and install shopfronts?

Yes. We design shopfronts and signage, prepare the drawings for landlord approval and planning where needed, and install them as part of the fit-out.

Can you fit out stores in shopping centres?

Yes. We have delivered stores and restaurants in Westfield Stratford City, The O2 and Birmingham Bullring. We work to the landlord’s fit-out pack and centre rules, including approvals, insurances, deliveries and out-of-hours working where the centre requires it.

Do you handle landlord approvals, planning and building control?

Yes. Our in-house architects prepare the drawings and submissions for landlord approval and licence for alterations, planning where it is needed (for example for a new shopfront or signage) and building control.

Do you work outside London?

Yes. We are based in Marylebone, London, and have delivered retail projects in Newcastle and Amsterdam. Contact us to discuss your location.

Can you help international retail brands open in the UK?

Yes. We have worked with international brands such as POP MART. We help international brands adapt brand standards to UK regulations and landlord requirements and work closely with head-office design and operations teams.

Planning a new store or refreshing an existing one? Send us your floor plan and brief and we will come back with early advice on design, programme and budget.