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Recent Building Projects

Take a look at some of the work we’ve recently completed across Kent and South East London — real projects, delivered by our experienced, long-standing team.

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Modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, marble countertops, two skylights, hanging pendant lights, and wooden herringbone floor.
Single Storey Side & Rear Extension
Bexley
Modern dining room with a wooden table and eight chairs, a black sideboard, and a skylight overhead.
Double Storey & Side Extension
South East London
Modern garden room with wooden cladding, black-framed sliding glass doors, gray patio chairs, and potted plants under a partly cloudy sky.
Garden Room Construction
Bexleyheath
Areas We Cover
Kent

Trusted builders serving Kent and surrounding areas

Bexley

Local builders serving Bexley and nearby areas

Bexleyheath

Local builders serving Bexleyheath and nearby areas

South East London

Trusted builders working across South East London

Dartford

Local builders serving Dartford and nearby areas

Sidcup

Local builders serving Sidcup and nearby areas

Eltham

Local builders serving Eltham and nearby areas

Welling

Local builders serving Welling and nearby areas

Bromley

Local builders serving Bromley and nearby areas

Chislehurst

Local builders serving Chislehurst and nearby areas

Orpington

Local builders serving Orpington and nearby areas

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Services

Domestic Services

House Extensions

Add space with a professionally built extension

Loft Conversions

Turn a unused loft into usable living space

Home Renovations

Transform and modernise your home’s interior

Kitchen Extensions

Create a larger, open-plan kitchen space

Garage Conversions

Convert your garage into usable living space

Structural Work

Safe structural alterations and steelwork installation

Bathroom & Kitchens

Upgrade your bathroom or kitchen space

Patios, Driveways & Garden Walls

Improve outdoor spaces with quality hard landscaping

Porches & Entrance Extensions

Enhance your home’s entrance with a porch

Outbuildings & Garden Rooms

Create a separate garden room or outbuilding

Listed & Period Property Restorations

Careful restoration of listed and period homes

Roofing & Roof Repairs

Reliable roofing and roof repair services

Commercial  Services

Commercial Building & Construction

End-to-end construction for commercial projects

Office Refurbishments & Fit-Outs

Create productive, well-designed office spaces

Retail & Shop Refurbishments

Professional refurbishments for retail spaces

School & Public-Sector Building Works

Safe, compliant building works for public facilities

Industrial Units & Warehouse Construction

Purpose-built industrial and warehouse facilities

Maintenance & Repair Contracts for Businesses

Planned and reactive maintenance for businesses

Specialist Services

Design & Planning Management

Design and planning coordination made simple

Project Management

Professional oversight from start to finish

Property Maintenance & Small Works

Small building repairs and property maintenance

Structural Alterations & Steelwork Installation (RSJs)

Safe structural alterations and steel beam installation

Brickwork & Masonry Services

Skilled bricklaying and masonry work

Groundworks & Foundations

Solid groundworks and foundations built correctly

Plastering & Rendering

Plastering and rendering for extensions and renovations

Building Regulations & Compliance Support

Ensuring your project meets building regulations

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Retail & Shop Refurbishments in Bexley & Kent

Office space under renovation with black protective floor sheets, two wooden benches, and two black office chairs.

Professional Shop Refurbishment Solutions Designed to Attract Customers and Drive Sales

In retail, first impressions matter. The layout, lighting, flow, and finish of your shop directly influence how customers experience your brand — and how likely they are to stay, browse, and buy. A poorly planned refurbishment can disrupt trading, while a well-managed one can transform performance almost overnight.

At P J Dunbar Builders Ltd, we’ve been delivering professional retail and shop refurbishment projects across Bexley, Bexleyheath, Sidcup, Dartford, Eltham, Welling, Orpington, and the wider Kent area since 1994. As a long-established, family-run building company, we understand the commercial pressures retailers face and plan every project around minimising downtime, maintaining safety, and delivering on schedule.

Whether you’re refreshing an existing shop, fitting out a new unit, or upgrading premises to meet brand or compliance standards, our experienced team provides a structured, dependable refurbishment service from start to finish.

Retail & Shop Refurbishment Services

Retail environments place unique demands on construction work. Projects must be delivered efficiently, safely, and with close attention to customer experience and brand presentation.

Shop Refurbishments & Internal Upgrades

We carry out full shop refurbishments, modernising tired interiors and improving layout, finishes, and usability. This includes flooring, ceilings, lighting, decoration, internal alterations, and general building works — all carefully planned to suit trading requirements.

Retail Fit-Outs for New Units

For retailers moving into new premises, we deliver complete fit-outs that transform empty shells into ready-to-trade spaces. We coordinate building works, services, and finishes to ensure the shop is fully operational on opening day.

Layout Changes & Customer Flow Improvements

Effective retail design encourages movement, visibility, and engagement. We help reconfigure layouts to improve customer flow, sightlines, and product presentation — ensuring the space works commercially as well as visually.

Worker transporting a wooden plank in an office under renovation with exposed ceiling ducts and hanging plants.
Interior of a room under renovation with protective floor covering, two small workbenches, chairs, a ladder, and exposed ceiling fixtures.
Empty room with light wood flooring, brown textured wall with a gray door, white ceiling with hanging industrial lights, and a white air conditioning unit.

Partitioning, Counters & Internal Construction

We construct internal elements such as counters, service areas, storage zones, and partitions, ensuring durability and practicality in high-traffic environments.

Compliance & Safety-Led Refurbishments

Where shops require upgrades to meet fire safety, accessibility, or other regulatory standards, we carry out works professionally and with minimal disruption to trading.

Modern office corridor with light wood flooring, beige plastered wall, white door, white desks with computers, black office chairs, and overhead ventilation pipes with hanging plants.
Interior of a room under renovation with protective floor covering, two small workbenches, chairs, a ladder, and exposed ceiling fixtures.

Benefits of a Professionally Managed Retail Refurbishment

Minimise Downtime and Trading Disruption

Retail downtime costs money. We plan refurbishment work carefully, offering phased works and efficient scheduling to reduce disruption and keep your business moving.

Improve Customer Experience and Brand Perception

A clean, well-designed retail space enhances customer confidence and encourages longer visits. Refurbishment allows you to present your brand professionally and consistently.

Adapt to Changing Retail Needs

Retail environments evolve. Refurbishment enables you to update layouts, introduce new product ranges, or modernise the space to reflect changing customer expectations.

Protect the Value of Your Premises

Regular refurbishment and maintenance protect the long-term value and condition of retail properties — particularly important for landlords and franchise operators.

Planning a Shop Refurbishment?

If you’re considering refurbishing a retail space and want clear, professional guidance, we’re always happy to help.

Free Retail Refurbishment ConsultationGet Professional Advice
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Our process

Our Retail Refurbishment Process

With over 30 years of experience, we follow a structured refurbishment process designed to keep retail projects efficient and well-coordinated.

Whether we’re updating a shop in Bexley or refurbishing a retail unit in Kent, our approach focuses on clear communication, careful scheduling, and high-quality workmanship — helping you reopen on time and with confidence.

Initial Consultation & Business Requirements

We begin by understanding your business, trading hours, brand requirements, and project goals. This allows us to tailor the refurbishment around how you operate.

Site Survey & Feasibility Assessment

We assess the condition of the unit, access constraints, services, and safety considerations to ensure the project is planned correctly.

Design Coordination & Approvals

Where required, we work alongside designers, landlords, and local authorities to ensure layouts and works meet all requirements.

Pre-Construction Planning

We agree timelines, phasing, and logistics — particularly important for shops that need to remain partially or fully operational.

Construction & Fit-Out Delivery

Our long-standing team carries out the refurbishment efficiently and safely, with clear communication throughout the project.

Completion, Handover & Support

Once complete, we ensure the shop is ready for trading and remain available for future works or maintenance.
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Why Retailers Choose P J Dunbar Builders

Trusted Local Builders With Over 30 Years of Experience

Over 30 Years of Commercial Building Experience

Since 1994, we’ve delivered building works across a wide range of commercial environments, including high-street and local retail units.

Retail-Focused Planning and Delivery

We understand the pressures of retail trading and plan projects to protect revenue and customer experience.

Reliable, Long-Standing Team

Our experienced tradesmen deliver consistent quality and dependable results across every refurbishment.

Clear Pricing & Straightforward Communication

We provide transparent quotations and clear communication — essential for retail decision-makers.

Trusted by Homeowners Across Bexley & Kent

For over 30 years, we’ve built our reputation on quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Here’s what our clients have to say about working with us.

"We’re extremely happy with our ground floor rear extension. The workmanship was excellent, everything was clearly explained, and pricing was straightforward with no surprises. We’d definitely use PJ Dunbar again and would highly recommend them."
Matthew
Rear Extension
"Danny and his team built our two storey side extension and did a great job. The build stayed on schedule, extra works were fitted in without issue, and all the trades were easy to deal with. We’d happily recommend PJ Dunbar Builders."
Warren Kupka
Two Storey Side Extension
"PJ Dunbar built our loft and the whole process ran extremely smoothly from start to finish and yes... I’m talking about construction. The work was handled professionally and we’d fully recommend them."
Adriana Perera
Loft Conversion

Recent Retail & Shop Refurbishment Projects

View examples of retail refurbishment projects completed across Bexley, Dartford, Sidcup, and surrounding areas.

Each project reflects our practical, commercial approach to shop environments.

Worker transporting a wooden plank in an office under renovation with exposed ceiling ducts and hanging plants.
Modern office corridor with light wood flooring, beige plastered wall, white door, white desks with computers, black office chairs, and overhead ventilation pipes with hanging plants.
Office corridor under renovation with protective floor mats, drywall walls with orange tape seams, overhead ventilation ducts, and some office furniture.
Interior of a room under renovation with protective floor covering, two small workbenches, chairs, a ladder, and exposed ceiling fixtures.
Office space under renovation with black protective floor sheets, two wooden benches, and two black office chairs.
Interior hallway with a double white door framed by natural wood, brown textured wall, hanging green plants, and visible silver air ducts on the ceiling.
Empty room with light wood flooring, brown textured wall with a gray door, white ceiling with hanging industrial lights, and a white air conditioning unit.
Empty industrial or storage room with white walls, pipes along the walls, a white double door, and a gray floor with some stains and marks.

Retail & Shop Refurbishment FAQs

Can refurbishment work be done outside trading hours?

Where possible, we can plan works around trading hours to minimise disruption. This is discussed during planning.

Do you work with landlords and franchise requirements?

Yes. We regularly coordinate with landlords, managing agents, and franchise guidelines.

How long does a shop refurbishment take?

Timelines vary depending on scope and phasing. We provide a clear schedule before work begins.

Can refurbishment improve compliance and safety?

Absolutely. Many projects involve upgrades to fire safety, accessibility, and general compliance.

Still have questions?

If you didn’t find what you were looking for, our team is happy to help.

Get in touch today for friendly, no-obligation advice about your extension, renovation, or new-build project in Bexley or Kent.

Request Your Free Estimate Today

Ready to Refurbish Your Retail Space?

If you’re planning a shop or retail refurbishment, we’d be happy to help.

With over 30 years of experience, we deliver professional retail projects that support trading, brand presentation, and long-term use.

Request Your Free Retail Refurbishment Consultation
Contact:
+44 7861 816825
dunbarbuilders@hotmail.co.uk
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Saturday: 8am–1pm
Sunday: Closed
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08014695
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