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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 work has different rules than residential — accessibility code (MAAB), commercial electrical (480V, 3-phase), commercial sprinklers, restaurant exhaust hoods, and a different inspection cadence. Every commercial project we run has a dedicated PM who knows the local building department.
Our commercial scope is intentionally focused on tenant fit-outs and small-scale ground-up work — typically under 8,000 sq ft. We don't pretend to compete with multi-million dollar GCs on hospital wings or office towers; we're the right fit for the dental practice, the boutique retail store, the family restaurant.
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.
Limited Availability
Ready to Start Your Commercial Construction?
Schedule a free consultation. We'll walk your space, discuss your goals, and give you a fixed-price proposal in 48 hours.
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