FAQs - Creed-Miles

Q: Can We Stay in the Office During a Refurbishment?

Usually, yes. Where the layout and scope allow, work can be completed area by area while staff continue elsewhere in the building. Some projects may require temporary relocation or a period of remote working.

Q: Will Our Internet, Phones and Power Remain Available?

We plan any necessary interruptions with your IT team and relevant specialists, agreeing the timing in advance. Power and data connections are checked before staff move into refurbished areas.

Q: Can Refurbishment Take Place During Evenings, Weekends or Holidays?

Some work may be arranged outside normal hours, subject to availability, building restrictions and agreement. Schools often need work during term breaks, while businesses may prefer quieter trading periods. Preferred dates should be discussed early, as they need to fit around existing commitments and staff availability.

Q: What Is the Difference Between a CAT A and CAT B Fit Out?

A CAT A Fit Out provides the basic services and finishes needed to create a functional but largely empty commercial floor. A CAT B Fit Out adds the layout, facilities, furniture and finishes required by the occupier, leaving the premises ready to use.

Q: Are CAT B Fit Outs Only for Offices?

The term is most commonly used for offices, but the same principles can be applied to showrooms, studios, gyms, treatment environments and other specialist commercial spaces.

Q: What Is the Difference Between a CAT B Fit Out and a Refurbishment?

A CAT B Fit Out generally prepares newly acquired premises for occupation, often beginning with an empty CAT A floor. A refurbishment improves premises that are already fitted out. Some projects combine elements of both.