What commercial construction services does APLA offer in Los Angeles?

APLA handles small-scale commercial construction in Los Angeles including tenant improvements, office build-outs, retail fit-outs, restaurant construction, and commercial remodeling. We work with business owners and property owners throughout LA on projects up to $2M. CA Lic #1136359.

How much does a commercial tenant improvement cost in Los Angeles?

A commercial tenant improvement in Los Angeles costs $45-$150+ per sq ft depending on scope, finish level, and trade requirements. A basic office build-out runs $45-$80 per sq ft. A restaurant or medical office runs $90-$150+ per sq ft. APLA provides detailed written bids for every commercial project.

How long does a commercial build-out take in Los Angeles?

A standard office or retail tenant improvement takes 8-16 weeks from permit issuance. Restaurant and medical office build-outs with extensive MEP work take 14-22 weeks. LADBS commercial permit processing takes 4-8 weeks. APLA manages the full timeline from permit submission through final inspection.

Does APLA handle commercial permits in Los Angeles?

Yes. APLA manages commercial building permits through LADBS (City of LA properties) and independent city building departments for all commercial projects. We prepare and submit all required documents, respond to plan check corrections, and coordinate all required inspections. CA Lic #1136359. Call (818) 818-4419.

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Small Commercial Contractor in Los Angeles

APLA Construction (CA Lic #1136359) is a licensed general contractor serving small businesses and property owners throughout Greater Los Angeles with commercial construction services. We focus on projects under 10,000 sq ft — the range where our hands-on approach, single point of contact, and transparent communication deliver the best results for business owners who cannot afford delays or cost overruns.

Commercial Construction Services

Tenant Improvement (TI) Build-Outs — Office, retail, restaurant, salon, fitness, and medical office spaces
Office Construction — Open plan offices, private office builds, conference rooms, and reception areas
Retail Build-Outs — Storefronts, display areas, fitting rooms, stockrooms, and point-of-sale zones
Restaurant Construction — Commercial kitchen, Type 1 hood, grease trap, dining room, and bar build-outs
Medical and Dental Office TI — Exam rooms, sterilization areas, plumbing-intensive medical office construction
Cosmetic and Salon Build-Outs — Plumbing-intensive salon stations, treatment rooms, and reception areas
Warehouse and Light Industrial — Office portions of warehouse, mezzanine construction, break rooms

Commercial TI Process in Los Angeles

APLA manages the full commercial tenant improvement process under one contract:

Preliminary estimate — before you sign your lease, we give you a realistic cost range so you know what TI allowance to negotiate for
Design coordination — we work with your architect or coordinate architecture ourselves for straightforward projects
Permit submission — we handle LADBS or applicable city building department submittals, plus health department and fire department approvals where required
Construction — all trades under one contract: demo, framing, MEP, drywall, flooring, ceilings, storefront
Final inspection and Certificate of Occupancy — we see the project through to legal occupancy

Commercial TI Costs in Los Angeles (2026)

Basic office TI: $40–$80/sq ft
Mid-range office TI: $80–$150/sq ft
Retail build-out: $30–$120/sq ft depending on scope
Restaurant TI: $150–$400/sq ft (commercial kitchen is the cost driver)
Medical office: $120–$250/sq ft

See our complete commercial TI cost guide with full breakdowns by space type.

Service Area — Commercial Construction

APLA serves commercial TI projects throughout Greater Los Angeles including: Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Encino, Culver City, Santa Monica, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Torrance, and all of the Los Angeles metro area.

Get a Free Commercial TI Estimate

APLA provides free preliminary estimates for commercial build-out projects — before you sign your lease or commit to a timeline.

Call: (818) 818-4419
Email: info@aplaconstruction.com
CA General Contractor License #1136359

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