15+ Years in Construction
Operating across Toronto and the GTA since September 2009 with documented retail, dental, industrial, and salon project experience.
RETAIL STOREFRONTS & COMMERCIAL BUILD-OUTS · TORONTO & GTA
Retail Renovations in Toronto
JDB Commercial Construction provides retail renovation services in Toronto and the GTA. We handle store renovations, interior build-outs and leasehold improvements, coordinating design, permits, construction and finishing work to prepare your retail space for business.
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Retail Renovation Contractors in Toronto
Whether you're opening a new store or renovating an existing location, the layout of your retail space affects how customers move through it and how your employees work. Display areas, storage, checkout counters and circulation routes all need to fit within the available space. Existing building conditions and landlord requirements can also affect the construction work.
At JDB Commercial Construction, we handle retail renovations for business owners, landlords and commercial property managers throughout Toronto and the GTA.
Our work includes interior renovations, commercial build-outs and construction management. We assess the property, review your plans and coordinate the construction required to prepare the space for its intended use.
Featured Retail Build-Out Projects
Explore our luxury boutiques, menswear showrooms, and airport retail build-outs across Toronto and the GTA.
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20 TORONTO SPIER & MACKAY
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Location/Area: Mississauga, ON
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Timeline: 3 months
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Size: 2,500 sq. ft.
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Approx. Cost of the Project: $400,000
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PEARSON AIRPORT PHARMACY
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Location/Area: Mississauga, ON
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Timeline: 2 months
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Size: 3,000 sq. ft.
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Approx. Cost of the Project: $450,000
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GUCCI AT HOLT RENFREW, TORONTO
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Location/Area: Bloor St, Toronto, ON
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Timeline: 1 Night (Overnight Turnkey)
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Size: 600 sq. ft.
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Approx. Cost of the Project: $60,000
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Our Retail Renovation Services
Every retail renovation starts with a review of the existing property and the proposed store layout. Some businesses need a complete interior build-out, while others require changes to their current storefront, sales floor or staff areas.
We also coordinate the drawings and permit applications required for applicable retail construction projects. For leased properties, construction planning accounts for the landlord's building requirements and delivery conditions.
What Our Retail Renovations Scope Includes
We coordinate licensed trades, architectural drawings, and building permits across every stage below.
Converting vacant commercial units into finished retail spaces, including interior construction and trade coordination.
Retail Renovations for Different Businesses
The construction requirements for a retail space depend on the products sold, customer traffic and operations taking place inside the store.
Boutique & Clothing Store Renovations
Clothing stores and menswear showrooms such as Spier & Mackay in Mississauga and Gucci at Holt Renfrew use custom millwork, fitting rooms, and lighting. The Gucci work was finished in one night while the store was closed.
- Custom garment rods and millwork
- Fitting rooms with wallpaper designed by the team
- One-night work while a department store is closed
Franchise, Chain & Airport Retail
Franchise locations and secure concourse retail like our Pearson Airport Pharmacy have strict design standards, security protocols, and construction drawings.
- Airside & mall after-hours delivery logistics
- Diffused LED retail gondola & wall shelving
- Corporate brand & regulatory compliance
Specialty Retail & Pharmacies
Specialty shops and retail pharmacies require custom display structures, dispensary counters, digital promotional screens, and dedicated electrical connections.
- OCP-compliant pharmacy dispensary millwork
- Integrated digital promo display walls
- Custom illuminated departmental signage
Shopping Plaza & Landlord White-Box Units
Commercial landlords frequently need to renovate individual retail units between tenants. We handle demolition, repairs, partitions, flooring, and washrooms.
- Base-building shell preparation & demising walls
- Barrier-free retail washroom construction
- Fast-track tenant turnover improvements
Do Retail Renovations Require Permits in Toronto?
Whether your retail renovation requires a building permit depends on the proposed work. Cosmetic merchandising updates can proceed under landlord approval, while partition changes, storefront glazing, plumbing, and HVAC modifications require municipal permits.
We coordinate architectural drawings, municipal permit applications, and mall or landlord design review approvals simultaneously.
Typically No Permit
Permit May Be Required
Boutique carpet, paint & custom wallpaper updates
Shell-to-finish retail store interior build-outs
Replacing freestanding retail display shelving
Framing new demising walls or fitting rooms
Updating cash wraps & track lighting heads
Storefront glazing & structural opening changes
Minor drywall patching & interior finish updates
Adding washrooms, sinks, or sprinkler changes
How Much Does a Retail Renovation Cost in Toronto?
Retail renovation costs depend on the existing condition of the unit, square footage, custom millwork and LED display requirements, and working hours (such as overnight mall or airport shifts).
In our documented portfolio, the 600 sq. ft. Gucci renovation at Holt Renfrew on Bloor was $60,000 and was completed in one night. The 2,500 sq. ft. Spier & Mackay showroom in Mississauga was $400,000. The 3,000 sq. ft. Pearson Airport Pharmacy was $450,000.
$5M Liability
Why Choose JDB for Retail Renovations?
From a one-night Gucci renovation at Holt Renfrew on Bloor to the Pearson Airport pharmacy, we deliver custom millwork and commercial construction on tight opening schedules.
Gold Seal Certified
JDB Commercial Construction holds Gold Seal Certification through the Canadian Construction Association for construction management standards.
Licensed, $5M Insured & WSIB
We maintain $5 million in commercial general liability insurance and full WSIB workplace safety compliance on every project.
Client Portal & Founder Inspection
Follow on-site progress photos through our client portal, backed by a personal final inspection from founder Ash Moeini.
Our Retail Renovation Process
Built around your store opening date, landlord criteria, and merchandising layout.
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Site Visit & Consultation
We visit the property to review existing conditions, business operations, equipment needs, and renovation goals.
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Feasibility & Budget Planning
We evaluate electrical capacity, plumbing locations, mechanical systems, and structural conditions to establish budget direction.
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Design & Layout Planning
We coordinate functional floor plans, service areas, equipment rough-ins, and customer or staff circulation layouts.
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Drawings & Permits
We coordinate construction drawings, municipal building permit applications, and landlord or condo board approvals.
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Material Selection & Scheduling
We organize commercial finishes, custom millwork fabrication, and trade sequencing around your target opening or operating hours.
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Construction & Project Management
Our on-site project managers supervise licensed trades and upload real-time progress photographs to our client portal.
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Final Walkthrough
We inspect completed work against the project scope. Founder Ash Moeini personally reviews and approves every project before closeout.
Retail Renovations Across Toronto & the GTA
We complete retail store build-outs and leasehold improvements across Toronto, North York, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Oakville, and Aurora.
Other Industries We Serve
Explore our specialized commercial renovation and construction capabilities across Toronto and the GTA.
Office Renovations
From single-tenant suites to full corporate floors, we handle demolition, layout changes, millwork, and finishes. Dust barriers and controlled demolition keep your team working while we renovate the space around you.
Restaurant Renovations
Having completed 22 Wild Wing locations across the GTA, we understand restaurant timelines, kitchen mechanical systems, and franchise build-out standards for new and existing dining spaces.
Hotel Renovations
We renovate lobbies, guest rooms, corridors, and common areas on phased schedules so your hotel stays open and guests are not disrupted during construction.
Medical Office Renovations
We build and renovate medical clinics, treatment rooms, and full medical buildings from the ground up, meeting healthcare code requirements for plumbing, HVAC, accessibility, and infection control.
Dental Office Renovations
Dental clinics require specialized plumbing, electrical, and radiation shielding for operatories and sterilization areas. We coordinate directly with your equipment suppliers to build a compliant, functional practice.
Industry & Light Commercial Spaces
We renovate warehouses, light industrial units, commercial plazas, and multi-unit properties, handling structural repairs, office build-outs within industrial spaces, and ongoing facility maintenance.
Salon & Spa Renovations
Salons and spas need extra plumbing for wash stations, proper ventilation for chemical treatments, and lighting that works for both stylists and clients. We handle the full build-out from layout to final finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about retail & commercial interior build outs, permits, scheduling, and commercial construction across Toronto and the GTA.
Still have questions about your commercial project?
Contact UsYes. We provide leasehold improvements and retail interior renovations. We review the unit's existing conditions, proposed layout and applicable landlord requirements before construction.
Plan Your Retail Renovation With JDB
Whether you're opening a new retail location, updating an existing store or preparing a commercial unit for new tenants, JDB Commercial Construction can manage the renovation.
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