Civil Work & Renovation

Where civil work fits in an interior project

Most interior problems that appear months after handover — cracked walls, damp patches, uneven floors, leaking toilets — start with civil work done poorly or out of sequence. Civil work is the base layer of any fit-out. It includes taking out what no longer works, building what the new layout needs, and preparing surfaces so finishes last. We handle it with the same planning and supervision as the visible interior work, and in the right order: demolition and structural checks first, then masonry and services, then waterproofing and plastering, then flooring and finishes.

What we execute

• Demolition and dismantling — controlled removal of walls, flooring, ceilings and old fit-outs, with debris cleared under building rules.
• Masonry and partitions — brick and block walls, AAC blocks, and dry-wall partitions in gypsum or cement board.
• Plastering and surface preparation — internal and external plaster, POP punning and putty for a level base.
• Waterproofing — toilets, pantries, terraces and wet areas treated before tiling.
• Flooring and tiling — vitrified tiles, natural stone, granite, and screed levelling for vinyl or wooden floors.
• Plumbing and sanitary — water supply and drainage lines, sanitary fixtures, and toilet and pantry renovation.
• Repairs and upgrades — crack repair, façade touch-ups, ramps, and minor alterations coordinated with a structural engineer where required.

Working in occupied and commercial buildings

Renovation often happens around people who are still working. We plan dust barriers, protect finished areas and lifts, schedule noisy demolition and core cutting within the hours the building allows, and keep debris removal regular so sites stay safe. In commercial towers and malls, we prepare method statements and drawings for building management approvals before starting. Any change to load-bearing walls or slabs is referred to a qualified structural engineer before work proceeds.

Older buildings need extra care. Before quoting a renovation, we check for hidden damp, corroded plumbing, weak plaster and uneven slabs, because these decide whether surfaces can simply be refinished or must be stripped back. Where we find problems, we explain the options and their cost, so you can decide what to fix now and what can wait. For clinics, pantries and toilets, we give particular attention to drainage slopes and waterproofing, since leaks there are the most disruptive to repair later.

Quality control and cost

Civil work gets covered up quickly, so our site coordinator checks each stage before the next begins: wall alignment and plumb, plaster levels, waterproofing flood tests in wet areas, slopes to drains and tile joints. Cost depends on the extent of demolition, wall area, waterproofing and plumbing scope, flooring type, site access and debris disposal. Quotations are itemised by work item and measured quantity, so you can compare them easily.

Civil work is most effective when planned with the interior design. See our turnkey interior fit-out and office interiors services, or request a site assessment.