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Lease Review
We review your lease's build-out clause, allowance, and approval process — coordinating with the landlord's PM from day one.
Commercial Construction in Massachusetts
Office build-outs, retail fit-outs, restaurants, and small-scale commercial construction. Licensed Massachusetts CSL with commercial experience.
OVERVIEW
Schlickmann Construction handles small-to-mid commercial projects across Greater Boston — office build-outs, retail fit-outs, restaurant kitchens, and tenant improvements. We coordinate with landlords, building managers, and inspectors to keep your project moving.
Commercial construction in Massachusetts means different code, different inspectors, different timelines. Schlickmann Construction handles small-to-mid-scale commercial work across Greater Boston — retail buildouts, restaurant kitchens, professional offices, medical suites, multi-family unit renovations, and tenant improvements in existing commercial buildings.
What we do well: tenant improvements (retail and office), restaurant buildouts (gas line work, hood installations, type-1 grease venting), medical and dental suites (sterile water, lead-shielded X-ray rooms, ADA bathrooms), and multi-family unit renovations (full apartment refresh, common-area updates, exterior re-siding).
We carry the appropriate insurance levels for commercial work, work with your architect and engineer, and coordinate with your landlord or building manager throughout the project. Most commercial projects run 6-16 weeks depending on scope. We're not a $50M-project general contractor; we're a reliable mid-scale commercial partner that delivers on time and to spec.
End-to-end scope — handled in-house.
- Pre-construction planning and budget
- Architectural and engineering coordination
- Permit pulling and inspection coordination
- Demolition and dust containment
- Framing, drywall, and finish
- Commercial-grade flooring (LVT, polished concrete, carpet tile)
- Restaurant kitchen builds (gas, hood, grease venting)
- Medical and dental rooms (sterile water, lead shielding)
- ADA bathroom compliance
- Sprinkler and life-safety system updates
- HVAC commercial-grade install
- Electrical to commercial code
- Branded signage and graphics coordination
- Final inspection and certificate of occupancy
What drives your investment
- Square footage and use type (retail vs medical vs restaurant)
- Mechanical scope (existing systems vs full replacement)
- Code requirements (sprinkler, accessibility, life-safety)
- Finish level (production vs branded buildout)
- Hood and grease venting requirements
- Lead shielding for X-ray rooms
- ADA compliance scope
First-tier specs & brands
- Commercial-grade LVT, polished concrete, carpet tile
- Type-1 hood and grease venting systems
- ADA-compliant fixtures and clearances
- Lead-shielded drywall (for X-ray rooms)
- Commercial-grade lighting and electrical
Commercial Construction across Greater Boston.
Most of our Commercial Construction projects come from these Massachusetts communities — click through for city-specific details.
OUR PROCESS
How We Deliver Commercial Construction
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Design & Permits
Architectural drawings, MAAB review, permit submission, and pre-construction coordination with the local fire marshal.
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Demo & Trades
Demolition, structural changes, MEP rough-in, fire sprinkler relocation, and inspections.
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Finish & Open
Drywall, paint, flooring, fixtures, and a coordinated punch list with the landlord and tenant.
FAQ
Common Questions About Commercial Construction
Yes. Massachusetts Architectural Access Board (MAAB) rules apply to most commercial projects — accessible bathrooms, ramps, door widths, signage, and counters. We coordinate every MAAB review with the local board and the access board's regional office.
Yes — for tenant fit-outs in active retail centers, occupied medical offices, or restaurants near a soft opening, we frequently work 6 PM–2 AM or full weekends. Schedule premium runs about 30% over standard daytime rates.
Yes. Type-1 hood ventilation, grease traps, FRP wall panels, MA Health Department approvals, and ANSUL fire suppression coordination — we've built ~15 restaurant kitchens across the metro.
We've worked on Main Street tenant build-outs in historic districts in Concord, Lexington, Salem, and downtown Boston — coordinating with local Historic District Commissions on storefront preservation, signage, and exterior changes.
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- Licensed CSL-121587 · insured
- Firm budgets — no surprise change-orders
- 4-hour response on every inquiry