Chinatown London W1 Project

Turnkey Commercial Refurbishment | Restaurant Fit-Out | Central London Contractor

M D Building Services (Maidstone) Ltd is delivering a full turnkey commercial refurbishment in the heart of Chinatown, Soho, London W1. This high-profile restaurant fit-out is a complete strip-out, structural reconfiguration, M&E upgrade and commercial interior refurbishment, delivered under a Contract Administrator–managed programme with Landlord, Freeholder and Architect involvement.

Located in one of London’s busiest and most restricted areas, this project demonstrates our capability as a Central London commercial contractor able to manage logistics, access, compliance, coordination and programme at a professional level.

This is a flagship example of our expertise in restaurant refurbishment, hospitality fit-outs, commercial construction and complex London turnkey projects.

Key Challenges & Our Role

Programme-Led Central London Refurbishment Under CA Direction. This project is executed under a detailed contract administered by the CA, with continuous coordination between:

• Client & Client’s Architect
• Contract Administrator
• Landlord’s Architect
• Freeholder’s Project Manager
• Building Control Inspectors
• Specialist subcontractors & suppliers

Our Responsibilities Include:

• Managing a programme-led delivery
• Ensuring full Building Control compliance
• Meeting Landlord Licence-to-Alter requirements
• Maintaining safe and controlled W1 site access
• Coordinating structural, mechanical, electrical and fire compliance works
• Providing transparent progress reporting, valuation support and documentation

This environment requires the precision of a Boutique London Contractor, not a general builder — and that is exactly how we operate.

Scope of Work (Full Turnkey Refurbishment)

End-to-End Commercial Construction Delivery

Strip-Out & Demolition

• Full internal strip-out
• Removal of ceilings, floors, walls, fittings and commercial kitchen equipment
• Safe waste management with multi-load removals in W1
• Extraction and ventilation decommissioning

Structural Reconfiguration

• New structural openings
• Temporary support and reinforcement
• Structural alterations designed by engineer
• Reconfigured layout for improved hospitality flow

Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Upgrades

• First-fix M&E installation
• Commercial-grade electrical systems
• Plumbing realignment
• Ventilation, extraction and ductwork preparation
• Fire alarm & compliance upgrades

Interior Fit-Out & Hospitality Finishes

• New ceilings, walls and partitions
• Back-of-house preparation
• Subfloor and commercial flooring systems
• Decoration and finishing to high hospitality standards

This is a true turnkey commercial refurbishment — from strip-out to handover.

Programme & Project Management

Professional Delivery for Commercial London Environments. We operate with:

• Detailed programme scheduling
• Weekly progress updates
• Real-time communication with CA & Client
• Coordination with all specialist trades
• Strict adherence to London site rules
• Documented inspections & sign-offs

This structured approach ensures the project maintains momentum through every phase of its 14-week commercial refurbishment timeline. This type of disciplined, programme-led delivery is what separates contractors from builders in the London market.

Collaboration with Stakeholders

Expert Management of Multi-Party London Projects. Working in Central London requires precise coordination. We ensure full compliance with:
 

• Landlord’s Architectural Team
• Freeholder’s Licence-to-Alter Conditions
• Building Control Requirements
• Client Vision & Operational Requirements
• Engineer’s Structural Specifications

Our ability to navigate multi-party communication is a major advantage for clients who require professional, reliable, contractor-level management.

Why this project showcases our capability

Elite-Level Delivery for London Commercial Refurbishments. This Chinatown W1 project highlights our strengths as a leading Boutique Commercial Contractor:

• Central London logistics & access management
• High-pressure hospitality refurb expertise
• Structural reconfiguration competence
• M&E coordination & compliance
• CA-driven documentation and communication
• Landlord & Freeholder approval experience
• Ability to run full turnkey projects £100k+
• Premium workmanship & commercial durability
• Professional contractor-level management

It demonstrates that M D Building Services is equipped for complex, high-quality commercial refurbishments and restaurant fit-outs across Central London.

Project Outcome (for final stage)

A Fully Rebuilt, Ready-to-Operate Commercial Hospitality Unit

Upon completion, the refurbished unit will deliver:

• New structural layouts
• Upgraded M&E infrastructure
• Modern, durable, hospitality-ready interiors
• Full landlord & building control compliance
• A turnkey space prepared for final client installation and opening

This project reflects our ability to provide high-end commercial refurbishment services for hospitality, retail and mixed-use premises across London.