TENANT BUILDOUT
INTERIOR FIT-OUTS
Commercial Tenant Build-Outs
Space planning, heavy metal stud framing, drywall, acoustic ceiling grids, and designer commercial flooring.
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COMMERCIAL GENERAL CONTRACTOR • DIV 01 / 02
FL CGC1517295 • CCC1329271
Commercial Interior Demolition in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Clean demo is the foundation of every successful renovation. We handle commercial interior demolition in Fort Lauderdale with the precision and safety practices these projects need.
FBC & ADA Standards
Zero Violations
Direct Qualifier CGC
CGC1517295 • CCC1329271
100% In-House Supervision
Zero Subcontracting Gaps
FL STATE LICENSED
CGC1517295 • CCC1329271
100%
In-House Crews • Zero Brokers
COMMERCIAL GENERAL CONTRACTOR • SOUTH FLORIDA
Commercial Demo Done Cleanly, Safely, and Fast
Commercial interior demolition in Fort Lauderdale is the clean slate that every renovation or build-out begins with — and the quality of that starting point determines how efficiently the construction phase proceeds. Selective demolition that leaves structural elements intact and protects the building systems that will be reused is a skilled trade discipline, not heavy equipment work applied indiscriminately. At Planet Construction FL, commercial interior demolition is a controlled, documented process — removing what needs to come out, protecting what needs to stay, and delivering a clean, safe, construction-ready space for the build-out that follows.
Permit Expediting & Engineering
Direct coordination with municipal building officials, registered structural engineers, and life safety reviewers for accelerated approvals.
ADA & Life Safety Compliance
Full ADA Title III accessibility upgrades, fire barrier ratings, egress calculations, and zero-liability inspection sign-offs.
Dual State Licensing
Certified General Contractor (CGC1517295) and Certified Roofing Contractor (CCC1329271) under unified commercial accountability.
Commercial Risk Reality • Liability Exposure
Bad Demo Wrecks the Renovation Before It Starts
Commercial interior demolition looks simple — until it's done badly. Damage to load-bearing walls, broken utilities, missed asbestos, dust contamination of adjacent spaces, and debris that lingers for weeks all turn a renovation into a recovery operation. The contractor saves a few days on demo and the owner pays for it through the rest of the project.
Mandatory Building Department Benchmark • FBC Standards
Engineered Protocol • Quality Assurance
Demolition That Sets the Renovation Up for Success
We handle commercial interior demolition in Fort Lauderdale with proper protection of structural elements, careful utility shutoffs, dust containment, asbestos awareness, and complete debris removal. Every demo job is documented, and we hand off a clean shell ready for the next phase. The result is a renovation that starts on the right foot.
Fully documented for municipal building inspection file
COMMERCIAL • MULTI-TENANT • INDUSTRIAL
Commercial Interior Demolition Services
Planet Construction FL provides commercial interior demolition for the full range of space types in Fort Lauderdale's commercial market. Office demising wall removal — opening up private office layouts to open-plan configurations or reconfiguring the demising wall layout for a new tenant's space requirements. Retail interior demolition — removing existing millwork, display systems, flooring, and interior partitions to return a retail space to shell condition for the next tenant's build-out. Restaurant demolition — removing commercial kitchen equipment, hoods, grease traps, and dining room components with proper coordination of utility disconnection and material disposal. Full floor and ceiling demolition — removing existing flooring systems, suspended ceilings, and in some cases structural concrete to accommodate new MEP routing. Structural concrete cutting and coring for new utility penetrations — saw-cutting and core drilling through concrete decks, walls, and foundations for new plumbing, conduit, and HVAC penetrations in the new layout.
TENANT BUILDOUT
ADA COMPLIANCE
ACCESSIBILITY
ADA Title III Renovations
Exterior concrete access ramps, handrails, door clearances, and turnkey ADA commercial restroom remodels.
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STRUCTURAL & MEP
TRADE COORDINATION
Commercial Framing & MEP
Turnkey management of commercial electrical panels, HVAC duct distribution, and plumbing rough-ins under single GC oversight.
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IMPACT STOREFRONTS
BUILDING ENVELOPE
Storefronts & Impact Glass
Heavy-gauge aluminum storefront framing, hurricane impact security glazing, panic push-bars, and ADA automatic doors.
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PERMIT REMEDIATION
MUNICIPAL RESOLUTION
Code Violation Remediation
Legalizing unpermitted work, clearing building department stop-work orders, and resolving expired permits with city officials.
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ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS
FACADE RESTORATION
Commercial Painting & Facades
High-build elastomeric waterproofing, airless spray coatings, and architectural stucco modernization for commercial buildings.
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Regulatory Code Standards • FBC & ADA Compliance
Selective vs. Full Interior Demolition
The distinction between selective demolition and full interior demolition determines how the work is scoped, planned, and executed. Selective demolition removes specific elements — a partition wall here, a ceiling grid there, a plumbing fixture in a specific location — while leaving adjacent finishes, structural elements, and building systems intact. Selective demolition requires more planning and more skilled execution than full demolition, because the goal is precision — removing exactly what is specified without damaging what surrounds it. Full interior demolition removes all non-structural interior components — drywall, framing, ceiling, flooring, MEP rough-in — returning the space to the structural shell. Full demolition is faster per square foot but requires careful documentation of existing building system locations before work begins, so that utility reconnections in the new build-out know where to find existing infrastructure in the structural shell.
Licensed CGC1517295 • CCC1329271 Execution
Direct Municipal Building Department Inspections
Code Assurance Criteria
ENGINEERING PROTOCOL
Sealed Commercial Blueprints
Signed & sealed architectural, MEP, and structural engineering drawings for permit approval.
ADA TITLE III CRITERIA
FBC Chapter 11 Accessibility
1:12 ramp slope tolerances, 32-inch clear door swings, and compliant restroom grab-bar configurations.
FIRE & LIFE SAFETY
NFPA 101 Life Safety Standards
Fire-rated drywall partitions, panic exit hardware, and illuminated egress lighting paths.
THE DUAL-LICENSE DIFFERENCE
Why Hiring a Single-Source General Contractor Saves Projects
Commercial renovations intersect with electrical, mechanical, drywall, and municipal inspections. Dividing trades across brokers causes delays, finger-pointing, and inspection failures.
THE TRADITIONAL MODEL
Disjointed Subcontracting
Hiring separate framing crews, electricians, and finish painters leaves no single party accountable for schedule, safety, or final city inspection sign-offs.
Critical Risk: Multiple markups, inspection stop-work orders, and finger-pointing over punch-list defects.
★ SINGLE-SOURCE GC CONTROL
THE PLANET CONSTRUCTION STANDARD
Unified General Contractor Control
John Kraja directly manages every commercial project phase under dual state licenses (CGC1517295 & CCC1329271). In-house supervision, fast municipal turnaround, and complete trade accountability.
Guaranteed Result: One contract, dedicated site superintendents, zero middleman broker fees, and full warranty protection.
MUNICIPAL RAPIDITY
Accelerated Permit Milestones
We pull commercial master permits directly across Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Hollywood, Boca Raton, and Miami-Dade. Daily inspection scheduling ensures rapid Certificate of Occupancy.
Turnkey Efficiency: Faster tenant occupancy, reduced business downtime, and full Florida Building Code certification.
Commercial Asset Managers • Property Directors
Debris Removal & Site Cleanliness
Efficient debris removal is part of what distinguishes professional commercial demolition from contractor work that leaves a demolished mess for others to address. Planet Construction FL deploys roll-off dumpsters sized to the project scope and manages debris haul-out on a schedule that keeps the demolition progressing without being slowed by accumulated material. In multi-tenant buildings where elevator and loading dock access is restricted to specific hours, we plan the debris removal schedule around building access windows. Materials with recycling value — clean metal, concrete aggregate, clean wood framing — are sorted and directed to appropriate recycling channels rather than landfill where practical. The demolished space is swept clean and ready for the build-out contractor's first day of work.
Multi-Tenant Commercial Facility Support
Phased construction logistics, off-hours night shifts, tenant coordination, and rapid permit closeouts.
Detailed Commercial Bids with Trade-Itemized Material & Labor Cost Breakdown
Zero-Disruption Execution Schedules for High-Traffic Retail & Medical Facilities
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Direct Qualifier CGC1517295 • On-Site Consultations
RECENT REGIONAL PERFORMANCE • VERIFIED SITES
Documented Commercial Projects • South Florida Portfolio
Engineering-compliant tenant build-outs, ADA accessibility upgrades, and commercial facade modernizations across Broward and Palm Beach counties.
WESTON • RETAIL SHOWROOM
Weston Retail Showroom Build-Out
Custom display wall partitions, polished concrete flooring, exposed ceiling MEP painting, and architectural track lighting.
FORT LAUDERDALE • CORPORATE
Commercial ADA Restroom Modernization
Full Title III accessibility upgrade: structural grab bars, porcelain wall tiles, touchless commercial fixtures, and widened doorway.
POMPANO BEACH • COMMERCIAL PLAZA
Commercial Plaza Facade Restoration
Stucco remediation, expansion joint caulking, boom-lift airless elastomeric coating, and high-visibility tenant parapet refresh.
COMMERCIAL EXPERTISE • CLARITY FOR TENANTS & OWNERS
Frequently Asked Questions • Commercial Construction
Direct answers regarding project schedules, building permits, off-hours execution, and Florida Building Code standards.
Do I need a permit for commercial interior demolition in Fort Lauderdale?
Permit requirements for commercial interior demolition depend on the scope of work. Removing non-structural partitions, ceilings, and flooring typically doesn't require a permit. Demolition that affects structural elements, removes fire-rated assemblies, or disconnects building systems (plumbing, electrical, fire suppression) typically requires a permit. Saw-cutting and coring through concrete structural elements always requires a permit with structural engineering review. Planet Construction FL identifies permit requirements for each demolition scope during the project assessment.
How long does commercial interior demolition take?
Selective demolition of a 2,000–5,000 square foot office or retail space typically takes 2–5 days. Full interior demolition of the same size space typically takes 3–7 days including debris haul-out. Restaurant demolition — which involves significant MEP disconnection coordination — takes 5–10 days. Large-scale demolition of multiple floors or full buildings is scoped individually with a detailed timeline at the proposal stage.
Can you test for asbestos before demo begins?
Asbestos testing is performed by certified industrial hygienists — a separate specialty from construction. Planet Construction FL coordinates with certified asbestos testing firms to arrange testing of suspected materials before demolition begins in older Fort Lauderdale buildings. If asbestos-containing materials are identified, we coordinate with licensed asbestos abatement contractors to remove the materials before demolition proceeds in those areas. We do not proceed with demolition in areas of known or suspected asbestos without abatement clearance.
What happens to the debris from commercial demolition?
Demolition debris is loaded into roll-off dumpsters on site and hauled to licensed construction and demolition debris disposal facilities in Broward County. We separate recyclable materials — clean metal, concrete, and wood — from landfill-destined material where practical to reduce disposal costs and environmental impact. All debris disposal is compliant with Broward County solid waste regulations, and we provide disposal documentation upon request.
DIRECT GENERAL CONTRACTOR ACCESS
Schedule a Commercial Consultation & Site Assessment
Discuss your commercial project directly with Qualifying General Contractor John Kraja. We provide site inspections, blueprint reviews, and detailed commercial cost estimates across Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade counties.