Marietta’s commercial renovation market serves Cobb County’s largest and most diverse city, from historic downtown square buildings requiring careful preservation to retail centers along Cobb Parkway, corporate offices near I-75, and industrial facilities throughout the area. Our renovation services address Marietta’s full commercial spectrum, delivering quality renovations that respect this established community’s character while meeting diverse business needs from historic downtown to modern corporate facilities.
What types of commercial renovations do you handle in Marietta?
We handle comprehensive Marietta commercial renovations reflecting the city’s diversity: historic downtown square building restoration and adaptive reuse, retail center tenant improvements along Cobb Parkway and throughout the city, corporate office renovations in East Marietta and near the I-75 corridor, medical office upgrades near WellStar Kennestone Hospital, restaurant and hospitality build-outs from casual to upscale, professional office updates and reconfigurations, church and community facility renovations, food processing and light industrial facility improvements, and mixed-use development commercial components. From historic 19th-century storefronts around the square to modern corporate facilities in developing areas, we serve Marietta’s complete commercial landscape. Whether you’re renovating a building with Civil War history, updating a medical office near Kennestone, or improving a retail space in a modern shopping center, we deliver results appropriate for Marietta’s varied market segments, from value-conscious to premium positioning.
How much do commercial renovations cost in Marietta?
Marietta renovation costs vary significantly by location and market segment, reflecting the city’s diversity. Basic retail or office updates run $22-$50 per square foot. Standard tenant improvements with moderate systems work range from $50-$90 per square foot. High-end renovations in premium locations can reach $110-$175 per square foot. Historic downtown square renovations typically cost $65-$140 per square foot due to preservation requirements, older building challenges, and the need to address deferred maintenance while maintaining architectural character. East Marietta corporate offices range from $60-$130 per square foot depending on finish levels. Medical offices near Kennestone cost $75-$145 per square foot with healthcare systems and finishes. Restaurant build-outs range from $125-$250 per square foot including equipment. Food processing facilities requiring FDA-compliant finishes cost $80-$160 per square foot. Factors affecting Marietta costs include historic preservation requirements downtown, diverse market positioning from value to premium, varying building ages and conditions, systems complexity in older versus newer buildings, and finish expectations appropriate for each market segment. We provide detailed estimates reflecting Marietta’s market realities across all segments.
What permits are required for Marietta commercial renovations?
The City of Marietta requires building permits for most commercial renovations affecting structural or building systems, processed through the Community Development Department. Permit processing typically takes 1-3 weeks for standard projects, potentially longer for complex renovations. Projects involving structural modifications or significant mechanical, electrical, or plumbing work require sealed construction documents from licensed professionals. Historic downtown square properties may require Historic Preservation Commission review and approval for exterior modifications—this adds 4-8 weeks to the approval timeline. The commission ensures projects maintain the square’s historic character and architectural significance. Restaurant projects require Cobb County Health Department approval for kitchen layouts and food service operations. Food processing facilities have additional health department and potentially FDA compliance requirements. We handle comprehensive permit coordination: preparing detailed construction documents, coordinating professional engineering and architectural services, navigating historic preservation approval processes when applicable, managing city building department reviews and approvals, coordinating health department inspections for food service operations, and managing all required inspections throughout construction. Our extensive Marietta experience and established relationships with city departments help ensure efficient approvals.
Can you renovate occupied Marietta businesses?
Absolutely. Most Marietta businesses cannot afford extended closures during renovations, making occupied renovation expertise essential. We’re specialists at maintaining operations during construction: carefully phasing work to keep portions of businesses operational, working after hours, evenings, and weekends for disruptive demolition or systems work, coordinating meticulously with business owners on daily operations and scheduling constraints, minimizing dust, noise, and visual impact on customers and clients, maintaining required egress and life safety systems throughout construction, and preserving professional appearances appropriate for each business type. For downtown square restaurants serving lunch crowds and evening diners, we often work early mornings or late nights between services. Retail shops around the square can work during closed hours or slower periods. Corporate offices in East Marietta typically prefer evening and weekend work to avoid disrupting business operations. Medical offices near Kennestone require careful coordination around patient schedules, with work often phased to maintain partial operations. Our extensive experience with occupied renovations throughout Cobb County ensures we minimize business revenue impact while delivering quality results on schedule.
How long does a Marietta commercial renovation take?
Timeline depends significantly on project scope, location, and complexity. Small retail or office updates (1,000-2,500 sq ft) take 2-4 weeks from permit to completion. Standard tenant improvements (3,500-7,000 sq ft) with moderate demolition and systems work range from 6-10 weeks. Restaurant build-outs typically require 3-5 months from design through opening. Historic downtown building renovations take 4-8 months depending on scope and conditions encountered—older buildings often reveal unexpected structural or systems issues requiring additional time. Medical office renovations take 2-4 months depending on scope and equipment complexity. Food processing facility improvements range from 3-6 weeks to several months depending on systems and compliance requirements. Factors affecting Marietta timelines include historic preservation approval processes adding time to downtown projects, permit processing duration, discovery of unexpected conditions in older buildings particularly downtown and in south Marietta industrial areas, coordination requirements with occupied businesses, health department inspection schedules for food service projects, and seasonal considerations for businesses with peak periods. We provide realistic project schedules based on extensive Marietta experience and maintain disciplined project management throughout construction.
Do you work with Marietta’s diverse business sectors?
Yes, Marietta’s economic diversity—from historic downtown retail and dining to corporate offices, medical facilities, food processing, and aerospace-related businesses near Dobbins Air Reserve Base—requires broad renovation expertise we provide. We’ve renovated historic buildings around the square for restaurants, retail, and professional offices; corporate office facilities for companies throughout the city; medical offices and practices near WellStar Kennestone Hospital; food processing and production facilities with FDA-compliant finishes and systems; light industrial and manufacturing facilities; churches and community centers; and retail spaces ranging from small boutiques to anchor stores in shopping centers. We understand that Marietta’s businesses serve different market segments with varying budget constraints, finish expectations, and operational requirements. Whether you’re a family-owned downtown restaurant, a corporate office serving regional operations, a medical practice, or a food processing operation, we deliver renovations appropriate for your business type, market positioning, and budget realities while maintaining quality craftsmanship throughout.
Can you coordinate with Marietta property managers?
Yes, we regularly work with property management companies overseeing Marietta retail centers, office buildings, industrial properties, and mixed-use developments. Marietta’s size means many property managers oversee multiple properties requiring ongoing tenant improvement and building maintenance renovation work. We can establish master service agreements and ongoing relationships: working within property management systems and approval processes, coordinating with multiple tenants simultaneously in shopping centers and office buildings, providing standardized reporting and documentation for owner records, scheduling work to minimize disruption to neighboring tenants and customer traffic, maintaining properties to support marketability and tenant satisfaction, and coordinating efficiently across multiple properties for managers with Marietta portfolios. For shopping centers along Cobb Parkway requiring continuous tenant improvement work as spaces turn over, we provide reliable service helping property managers maintain occupied centers efficiently. Our experience with Cobb County’s property management community and understanding of Marietta’s diverse commercial real estate market ensures smooth coordination and consistent quality across multiple projects and property types.
