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

Rootbelt | Commercial Buildouts in Austin, TX

Office Buildouts

Modern workspaces with private offices, conference rooms, break areas, and collaborative zones designed for productivity.

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Rootbelt | Commercial Buildouts in Austin, TX

Retail Spaces

Customer-facing retail environments with strategic layouts, display areas, point-of-sale zones, and brand-aligned aesthetics.

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Rootbelt | Commercial Buildouts in Austin, TX

Restaurant & Café Buildouts

Full-service kitchens, dining areas, bar setups, and customer spaces—from fast-casual to fine dining.

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Rootbelt | Commercial Buildouts in Austin, TX

Fitness & Wellness Studios

Yoga studios, Pilates spaces, boutique gyms, and wellness centers with specialized flooring, mirrors, sound control, and layouts.

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Rootbelt | Commercial Buildouts in Austin, TX

Creative Studios

Photography studios, recording spaces, art galleries, and maker spaces with technical infrastructure and flexible layouts.

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Rootbelt | Commercial Buildouts in Austin, TX

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.

Permit & Engineering

Submit plans to city, coordinate with landlord, finalize schedules.

Construction

Demo, build-out, systems installation, finish work—weekly updates and site visits.

Final Inspections

City inspections, landlord walkthrough, punch-list completion.

Grand Opening Ready

Certificate of occupancy secured, your space ready for business.

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

1,800 sq ft | 12 Weeks
 

South Congress Retail Space

2,400 sq ft | 10 Weeks
 

East Austin Restaurant

3,200 sq ft | 18 Weeks
 

Commercial Buildout FAQs

Do you handle landlord coordination?
Yes—we communicate with landlords, submit plans for approval, and coordinate access and utilities.
We manage all permit applications, inspections, and certificate of occupancy with the City of Austin.
Absolutely. We’ve executed franchise buildouts and understand the importance of brand consistency and spec compliance.
Office spaces: 8-12 weeks. Retail: 10-14 weeks. Restaurants: 14-20 weeks. Timeline depends on size and complexity.
We’re a design-build firm, so design services are included. If you already have plans, we can build from your architect’s drawings.

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