Cat A, Cat A+ and Cat B Fit Outs in Manchester
An office fit out takes a commercial space and makes it ready for your business to move in and work. Depending on the building, that can start from a bare shell or from a landlord’s Cat A finish. Our team manages the full scope, including space planning, partitions, meeting rooms, kitchens, joinery, lighting, flooring, branding and IT infrastructure.
We deliver Cat A, Cat A+ and Cat B fit outs, so we can meet you wherever your project sits. If you are taking on new space, we can build it out completely. If your building already has a basic finish, we focus on the tenant layer that makes it yours.
Manchester office stock ranges from new floorplates in the city centre developments through to converted mills and older buildings across the wider region. The specification has to suit the building, so the starting point is always what the space will and will not allow.
Office Refurbishment in Manchester
Not every business needs to relocate. In many cases, the smarter option is to refurbish the office you already have. An office refurbishment in Manchester lets you reconfigure and upgrade your existing space, often with less cost and disruption than a full move.
Hybrid working, changing team sizes and new ways of collaborating have all changed how offices are used. Refurbishment therefore often focuses on reworking layouts, adding agile meeting spaces, improving circulation and creating better zones for focused and social work.
A well-planned refurbishment can extend the life of your current office and make far better use of the space you already pay for. Where it helps, we reuse elements that still work and concentrate investment on the areas that no longer support your team.
If you need to stay in the building while the work goes on, the programme can be structured around your operating hours and the floors you actually need at each stage. The office improves without the cost and upheaval of moving out.
Our Manchester Projects
We have delivered office fit out and refurbishment projects across Manchester for more than twenty years. Recent work in the city includes BNY Mellon, Jacobs, Grant Thornton, Interactive Investor, Vivid Resourcing in Spinningfields, the award-shortlisted x+why workspace at 100 Embankment, and a 31,400 sq ft programme for Knights plc delivered over 18 weeks.
Each project reflects a different brief, from corporate headquarters to flexible workspace. Together, they show how we translate the way a business works into a finished Manchester workplace. Browse our work to see the projects in full.
Office Design and Interior Design in Manchester
Good office design starts with understanding how your business works, not with a mood board. Before we design anything, our team looks at how your teams use space, where they collaborate and what gets in the way. That insight shapes every layout we produce.
From there, our office design and interior design work in Manchester brings together space planning, finishes, furniture, lighting and workplace branding. The aim is a space that looks considered and works hard, supporting focus, collaboration, wellbeing and first impressions in equal measure.
Interior design is where your brand becomes visible in the workplace. Done well, it feels integrated rather than added on, creating a consistent experience for your employees, clients and visitors.
A Manchester Fit-Out Company You Can Rely On
Choosing between office fit out companies in Manchester comes down to trust, delivery and communication. ADT Workplace is employee-owned, so the people designing, costing and building your office have a direct stake in getting it right. As a fit out and refurbishment contractor, we manage design and build together, so nothing falls between separate suppliers.
Our team handles budgets, programme and site delivery, keeping you informed at every stage. We work at every scale, from a single floor through to a multi-site programme across several buildings, and are equally comfortable with growing businesses taking their first dedicated office and established organisations reworking a large headquarters.
Most importantly, we treat your office as a long-term asset. We plan each commercial fit out in Manchester around how your business will grow, so the space still works for you in the years ahead.
How We Deliver Your Manchester Fit Out
Every project follows a clear, structured process. We start with workplace consultancy, understanding your business, your teams and how your current space performs. This early work means the design responds to real needs rather than assumptions, and it keeps budget and programme aligned from the outset.
From there, we move through design, costing and build, all managed by the same team. We coordinate the trades, run the site and keep you updated at each stage, through to snagging and handover. The result is a Manchester office fit out delivered on brief, on budget and ready for your team to move in.
Areas We Work in Manchester
- Manchester
- Salford
- Stockport
- Liverpool
- Warrington
- Chester
- Bolton
- Lancaster
- Preston
Manchester Office Fit Out FAQs
How much does an office fit out cost in Manchester?
Most Manchester office fit outs sit between £80 and £210 per sq ft, depending on the size of the space, the specification of finishes and how much design and joinery is involved. A straightforward Cat B refurbishment sits at the lower end, while a full fit out with bespoke features costs more. We recommend agreeing a clear brief and budget with us early, so the design is shaped around realistic numbers rather than estimates.
How long does a Manchester office fit out take?
Most ADT Workplace fit outs complete in 6 to 20 weeks on site, depending on size and specification. Recent projects give a feel for the range: a 3,390 sq ft Cat B fit out in 6 weeks for Host in Salford Quays, a 5,500 sq ft single-floor office for g2 Recruitment in 8 weeks in Manchester city centre, and a 20,000 sq ft multi-floor programme in 16 weeks for Autocab at Circle Square. Early planning and a clear brief are the biggest factors in keeping a project on programme.
Do you handle office refurbishment as well as fit out in Manchester?
Yes. We deliver both new fit outs and refurbishments of existing offices in Manchester. If the building still suits your business, refurbishing is usually the cheaper and less disruptive route, and we can phase the works so your team keeps working throughout.
Where in Manchester do you work?
ADT Workplace is headquartered at Zebra Court, Greenside Way, Manchester, and we work across the city centre, Greater Manchester and the wider North West. Recent projects span Spinningfields, 100 Embankment, MediaCity and the city core, for businesses of many sizes and sectors.
How much office space do we need?
That comes down to headcount, how often people are actually in, and how much of the floor goes to desks rather than meeting rooms and breakout space. Our office space calculator is the quickest way to find out. You tell it about your team and the spaces you want, and our team comes back to you with a tailored space plan, worked out using the same space standards our designers apply day to day and with circulation allowed for. It takes a couple of minutes and there is no obligation.
Start Your Manchester Office Project
Whether you are planning a new fit out, a refurbishment or a workplace redesign, our team can help you shape the brief and deliver it.
Get in touch to talk through your Manchester office and the options open to you.