Commercial Buildouts in Austin, TX
Turnkey office, retail, restaurant, and studio spaces designed for success—from concept to grand opening
Licensed & Insured
500+ Kitchens
Fixed Price Contracts
Your Vision,
Professionally Built
Opening a new business or expanding your space is exciting—and complex. Between landlords, architects, contractors, and vendors, commercial buildouts can quickly become overwhelming.
That’s where Rootbelt Design’s commercial division excels. We streamline the entire process with integrated design-build services: space planning, permit coordination, construction, finish work, and final inspections—all under one contract.
Whether you’re building out an office, retail shop, restaurant, fitness studio, or creative space, we deliver functional, beautiful commercial environments on time and on budget.
Complete Tenant Improvement
& Buildout Services
Design & Planning
Space planning and layout design
3D renderings and finish selections
Code compliance and ADA requirements
Landlord coordination and approvals
Permit acquisition and management
MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) coordination
Construction & Finish
Demo and site prep
Framing and partition walls
Electrical and data infrastructure
Plumbing (restrooms, kitchens, sinks)
HVAC installation or modification
Flooring installation (tile, LVP, carpet, polished concrete)
Paint, millwork, and finish carpentry
Lighting, signage, and final details
Comprehensive Commercial
Buildout Services
Office Buildouts
Modern workspaces with private offices, conference rooms, break areas, and collaborative zones designed for productivity.
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Retail Spaces
Customer-facing retail environments with strategic layouts, display areas, point-of-sale zones, and brand-aligned aesthetics.
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Restaurant & Café Buildouts
Full-service kitchens, dining areas, bar setups, and customer spaces—from fast-casual to fine dining.
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Fitness & Wellness Studios
Yoga studios, Pilates spaces, boutique gyms, and wellness centers with specialized flooring, mirrors, sound control, and layouts.
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Creative Studios
Photography studios, recording spaces, art galleries, and maker spaces with technical infrastructure and flexible layouts.
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Medical & Professional Offices
Dental, medical, therapy, and professional service spaces with ADA compliance, HIPAA considerations, and functional layouts.
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Commercial Buildout Investment
Note: Commercial projects vary significantly based on size, finishes, and technical requirements. Here’s general guidance:
Light Office Buildout:
$75-$125/sq ft- Office w/ conference room
- Kitchenette
- Restrooms
- Standard finishes.
Full Office Buildout:
$125-$200/sq ft- Private offices
- Conference rooms
- Reception
- Break room
- Mid to high-end finishes
Retail Space:
$100-$175/sq ft- Storefront
- Display areas
- Back office
- Restrooms
- Varies by merchandise type and finish level
Restaurant Buildout:
$200-$400+/sq ft- Full kitchen
- Dining Area
- Bar
- Restrooms
- Significant MEP work
- Specialized Equipment
- high-end finishes
Fitness Studio:
$75-$150/sq ft- Open workout space
- Reception
- Changing Area
- Specialized Flooring
- Mirrors
- HVAC
Medical Office
$150-$250/sq ft- Exam Rooms
- Waiting Area
- Labs
- Sterilization
- Complex Plumbing
- Medical Grade Finishes
- ADA Compliance
From Lease Signing
to Grand Opening
6-Step Timeline:
Initial Consultation
Discuss vision, budget, timeline, and lease requirements with our commercial team.
Design Development
Space plans, 3D renderings, finish selections, landlord approval coordination.
Construction
Demo, build-out, systems installation, finish work—weekly updates and site visits.
Timeline varies based on project scope and material lead times
Commercial Buildout Expertise
Design-Build Efficiency
One contract, one team, one point of contact. Eliminate coordination headaches between architects, designers, and general contractors.
Fixed-Price Contracts
Know your costs upfront with transparent, fixed-price agreements.
No surprise change orders eating into your budget.
Fast-Track Timelines
We understand—time is money.
Our efficient process minimizes downtime and gets you open for business faster.
Landlord & Permitting
We’ve worked with Austin’s major commercial landlords and navigate city permitting efficiently. We speak the language and manage the details.
Recent Kitchen Transformations
Domain Pilates Studio
South Congress Retail Space
East Austin Restaurant
Commercial Buildout FAQs
Do you handle landlord coordination?
What about permitting?
Can you work within my franchise specs?
How long does a typical commercial buildout take?
Do you offer design services or just construction?
Commercial Buildouts Across Austin
Service Area Focus:
Downtown Austin – Urban office spaces, street-level retail, restaurant concepts
Domain/North Austin – Professional offices, boutique retail, wellness studios
South Congress (SoCo) – Unique retail, galleries, restaurants, creative spaces
East Austin – Creative studios, breweries, maker spaces, mixed-use retail
Mueller Development – Medical offices, retail, fitness concepts
The Triangle – Restaurants, retail, professional services
Other Areas – Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Lakeway
Ready to Build Out Your Commercial Space?
Let's discuss your project timeline, budget, and vision.
Request a consultation with our commercial team.
Or Call Us Directly:
(512) 123-4567
Monday – Saturday, 8am-6pm