Office Fit Outs and Refurbishments in Angel

DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOUNDERS

You will work directly with Soul Spaces founders Tomal and Joe, who remain involved in the projects they manage.

We believe it is important to have people you can speak to and can rely on throughout your project. You will receive personal attention, clear communication and support from the first discussion to the final handover.

360 SERVICE

We can look after the full office journey, from finding you an office to rent in London, negotiating the lease to planning the interior and managing the fit out.

Having one team oversee the whole process helps keep decisions joined up. It also means the people designing your office understand the property and the commercial terms behind it.

EXPERIENCED

We have spent over a decade working across London office spaces, giving us a strong understanding of the challenges involved in finding and creating the right workspace.

We consider more than just how an office looks. It needs to make good use of the available space, work within the building’s limitations and provide the right facilities to get the best out of your team.

TRANSPARENCY

We believe clients should know what they are paying for and understand the decisions being made along the way.

Our approach is based on honest advice, open conversations and building lasting relationships. Tomal and Joe will talk through the options, explain the costs and help you make choices that suit your priorities.

BUSINESS FOCUSED

As business owners ourselves, we know that an office needs to support the people who use it and the company behind it.

We’ll get to know your business, your team and your plans for growth before making recommendations. This helps us create a workplace that is practical today and can adapt as your needs change.

Soul Spaces helps businesses across Angel and Islington improve their workplaces through considered office design, practical space planning and carefully managed office fit-out work.

We can support projects in and around Angel, including locations close to:

Angel Central, Upper Street, Islington High Street, Pentonville Road, St John Street, City Road, Goswell Road, White Lion Street, Chapel Market, Torrens Street, Duncan Street, Camden Passage, Liverpool Road, Essex Road and nearby areas of Clerkenwell, Clerkenwell Green, King’s Cross and Old Street.

Angel has a varied selection of commercial properties, from established office buildings and refurbished developments to smaller offices and characterful spaces above the area’s shops and businesses.

Some of the recognised office buildings in and around Angel include:

Angel Building, Angel Square, Business Design Centre, Islington Square, Ten Four and 320 Angel.

Whether you are moving into a modern office or taking on a property that needs more work, we can help plan an interior that makes the best use of the floor space and suits the way your business operates.

The cost of an office fit out in Angel can range from approximately £40–£80 per sq. ft, while a Cat B fit out may cost around £75–£140+ per sq. ft.

There are two main types of commercial office fit out to understand:

Cat A fit out prepares a commercial property for occupation. It usually includes the basic building services and infrastructure, such as lighting, ceilings, raised floors and essential mechanical and electrical systems.

Cat B fit out turns the space into a finished workplace. This is where the internal layout, meeting rooms, furniture, finishes, lighting, breakout areas and company branding are introduced.

The following figures provide an initial guide to possible Cat B budgets for different office sizes. They are indicative estimates, not confirmed quotations for Angel properties.

Several factors will influence the final cost of your office project:

• The existing condition of the property and its building services.
• Changes to the layout, walls and partitions.
• Electrical work, lighting, heating and ventilation.
• The specification of flooring, finishes and materials.
• The amount and type of office furniture required.
• Access to the building and any restrictions on working hours.

Angel has a mix of older commercial properties and more recently refurbished office developments. The condition and layout of each building will affect what is needed before the fit-out can begin. Some properties may need improvements to existing services, while others may have building restrictions or landlord requirements that need to be considered.

How much does it cost to fit out an office for 30–50 people in Angel?

An office for 30–50 people may need approximately 3,000–5,000 sq. ft, depending on how often staff work from the office and the facilities your business requires.

A team that needs individual desks for most employees will have different space requirements from a business using shared desks and hybrid working. Meeting rooms, breakout areas, quiet spaces and storage will also affect the layout.

Using an indicative Cat B rate of £75–£140+ per sq. ft, a 3,000–5,000 sq. ft office could have a fit-out budget of approximately £225,000–£700,000.

The final amount will depend on the design, materials, furniture and any work needed to prepare the property.

What is the office fit-out cost for 80–100 staff in Angel?

A business with 80–100 employees may need an office of around 8,000–10,000 sq. ft, although the ideal size will depend on how the team uses the space.

Based on the indicative Cat B rates, the budgets could look like this:

• 8,000 sq. ft: £600,000–£1.12 million.
• 10,000 sq. ft: £750,000–£1.4 million.

These figures can help when comparing potential offices and setting an initial budget. A site assessment and a clear understanding of your team’s requirements will be needed to develop a more accurate project cost.