{"id":1432,"date":"2023-08-21T09:14:50","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T09:14:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/?p=1432"},"modified":"2023-07-10T10:18:13","modified_gmt":"2023-07-10T10:18:13","slug":"commercial-renovation-project-in-virginia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/commercial-renovation-project-in-virginia\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Tackling a Commercial Renovation Project in Virginia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Virginia is one of the <\/span>fastest growing states<\/span><\/a>, with new businesses moving into hotspots like Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Hampton each month. To compete, many businesses are updating their commercial storefronts to better reflect their brand\u2013and to bring in more customers.\u00a0<\/span>Embarking on a commercial renovation project is an exciting step toward business growth\u2013but it can also be terrifying. Between navigating Virginia laws and finding a contractor who won\u2019t ghost you in the middle of the project, there\u2019s a lot to consider. To help, we\u2019ve already done the research for you. Here\u2019s everything you should consider before starting a commercial renovation project in Virginia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Commercial construction in Virginia\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

To start, what exactly is commercial construction? Basically, it\u2019s any construction project, whether a new build or renovating an old space, that is done for commercial purposes. That means single-family homes and other private projects would not fall under this category. To reduce headaches during a commercial construction project, you\u2019ll want to partner with a commercial contractor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Virginia defines a commercial contractor<\/span><\/a> as, \u201c”Commercial building contractors means those individuals whose contracts include construction, remodeling, repair, improvement, removal, or demolition on real property owned, controlled, or leased by another person of commercial, industrial, institutional, governmental, and accessory use buildings or structures. The CBC classification does not provide for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or gas fitting services.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Within commercial construction, you have new projects and renovations. Renovations are any update to an old space, even if you bought a space previously used by another business. Since they are different from a new build, you\u2019ll want to partner with a contractor who specializes in commercial renovation projects in Virginia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Starting a Commercial Renovation Project in Virginia\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Each state has different regulations for commercial renovation projects\u2013and reading Virginia\u2019s policies around commercial construction isn\u2019t an easy feat for someone in the industry, much less an outsider. That\u2019s why it\u2019s more effective (and time-saving) to partner with a commercial contractor who already understands Virginia’s construction regulations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A good way to ensure a contractor understands these policies is to look at the size and origin of the company. A large, multi-state construction company that wasn\u2019t founded in Virginia might not know as much as a local contractor who got their start in your city. You also want to make sure that they aren\u2019t too small. While your brother-in-law starting a construction company might mean well, he probably doesn’t know local and state regulations like a seasoned contractor.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Commercial Renovation Projects in Your Local Area<\/span><\/h2>\n

Along with finding someone who understands your state\u2019s regulations, you want someone who understands local regulations. This person is better equipped to work with <\/span>local building officials<\/span><\/a>. They also can source high quality subcontractors, as needed, and understand the process for getting permits in your city or county.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The It-Factor For Your Project<\/span><\/h2>\n

Now that we\u2019ve covered the basics a contractor must bring to the table (knowledge of local and state commercial renovation policies), it\u2019s time to add in the final ingredient for the right commercial contractor: a ton of <\/span>green flags<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Often, we think of the red flags some contractors have, such as not doing the job properly, taking longer than expected, or going over-budget. In Virginia, there are many high quality commercial contractors who not only lack red flags, but also have that it-factor which makes working with them easy and ensures your renovation project lasts for years to come.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The it-factor in a Virginia-based commercial contractor is made up of a variety of factors, such as:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n