Core Service
Tenant Improvements
Custom commercial build-outs that transform empty shells and existing spaces into turnkey environments — ready for day-one operations.
Custom commercial build-outs that transform empty shells and existing spaces into turnkey environments — ready for day-one operations.
Whether you're building out a raw shell or retrofitting an existing space, Drake Contracting handles every phase of your tenant improvement — from demolition and framing through finishes, fixtures, and furniture coordination.
Every TI project starts with understanding how your space needs to function. We work with your architects, designers, and vendors to deliver a space that aligns with your brand, workflow, and budget — on schedule and without surprises.
For occupied buildings, we plan phased work to keep neighboring tenants and businesses operational. Clear communication, clean job sites, and respect for your building's tenants are standard — not optional.
500+ tenant improvements across retail, office, medical, restaurant, and specialty commercial spaces throughout the Central Valley.
Eye-catching storefronts, custom displays, ADA-compliant layouts, and back-of-house infrastructure built to drive foot traffic and sales.
Open-plan workspaces, private offices, conference rooms, server rooms, and break areas — wired, furnished, and move-in ready.
Exam rooms, procedure suites, waiting areas, and specialized MEP systems built to healthcare and OSHPD standards.
Commercial kitchens, dining rooms, bars, patios, and hood/ventilation systems — from fast-casual to fine dining.
Secure lobbies, teller lines, vault areas, and public-facing spaces built to institutional standards with ADA compliance throughout.
Sanctuaries, fellowship halls, classrooms, and multi-use spaces — acoustically tuned and designed for gathering.
From permitting through punch list, we manage every trade and every detail. Here's what a typical tenant improvement scope looks like.
Complete tenant improvement for a new America's Tire location in Clovis — transforming a raw commercial shell into a fully operational retail and service facility with customer lobby, reception counters, retail display areas, waiting lounge, ADA restrooms, and service viewing windows.
Many tenant improvements involve overlapping services. If your project needs a ground-up component or a full remodel, we handle that too.
A tenant improvement (TI) is any modification made to a commercial rental space to customize it for the tenant's business needs. This can include interior demolition, new walls and partitions, flooring, electrical and plumbing upgrades, HVAC modifications, ADA compliance work, and finish-out details like paint, fixtures, and signage. Drake Contracting manages the full TI process from design through final inspection.
Most commercial tenant improvements take 8 to 16 weeks depending on the scope, permitting requirements, and complexity of the build-out. A straightforward office refresh might take 6-8 weeks, while a full medical or restaurant build-out can take 12-20 weeks. Drake Contracting provides a detailed timeline during the estimating phase so you can plan your move-in accordingly.
It depends on the lease agreement. Many commercial leases include a tenant improvement allowance (TIA) where the landlord contributes a set dollar amount per square foot toward the build-out. The tenant typically covers costs above that allowance. Drake Contracting can help you maximize your TI allowance by providing accurate budgets and value-engineering options.