Fitting out a new shop?
Retail & Shopfitting Electrical Contractors
When you’re fitting out a retail space, every day the doors are shut is a day without sales. We work with shopfitters, retailers, and main contractors across Cornwall to deliver electrical installations that look the part, function properly, and get finished on time. From feature display lighting and smart controls through to power layouts for tills, fridges, and digital signage, we know what retail spaces need and we know how to deliver it without dragging the project out. Whether it’s a brand new store, a complete refit, or a refresh of an existing space, we’ll work to your programme and your budget.
Lighting That Sells
Smart Controls
Quick Turnaround
Finished to a Standard
What We Offer
- Full Retail Fit-Out Wiring
- Display and Feature Lighting
- Track and Accent Lighting Systems
- Smart Lighting Controls
- Power Layouts for Tills and Equipment
- Signage and Window Display Wiring
- Emergency Lighting Installation
- Full Testing and Certification
- NAPIT Approved Electricians
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Properties We Serve
High Street Retail
Independent shops, boutiques, salons
Retail Parks & Centres
Chain stores, retail units, shopping centres
Hospitality Retail
Coffee shops, takeaways, food halls
Leisure & Fitness
Gyms, studios, leisure outlets
Specialist Retail
Showrooms, galleries, jewellers
Pop-Up & Concession
Pop-up stores, in-store concessions, market stalls
Top Questions & Answers
Here are the top questions we’re frequently asked about retail & shop installations…
Yes, this is something we’re used to. Retail projects nearly always have a fixed launch date, and our planning is built around hitting that target. We agree the programme with you upfront, allocate the right people to the job, and make sure materials are on site when they need to be. If anything looks like it could threaten the deadline, we flag it early so we can find a way around it together rather than telling you about it the day before opening.
In many cases, yes. Refurbishment and refit projects on trading stores often need to be phased so the shop can keep operating while the work progresses. We can work overnight, before opening hours, in sections, or behind hoardings, depending on what suits the situation. We’ll talk through the practicalities at quote stage and put together a plan that minimises disruption to your trading.
Absolutely. A lot of our retail work comes via shopfitters, main contractors, and project managers, and we’re comfortable operating as part of a wider fit-out team. We attend site meetings, work to the agreed programme, coordinate with the other trades, and provide all the certification and paperwork needed for project handover. The relationship works because we do what we say we’ll do and turn up when we say we’ll turn up.
We’re happy to work either way. If you’ve got a designer or architect involved, we’ll install to their specification and feed back on anything that needs adjusting in the field. If you don’t, we can put together a lighting and power layout ourselves based on your shop’s layout, fixtures, and how the space is going to be used. We’ll talk through the options and recommend what works best for the look and the budget.
We can absolutely help with that. Lighting upgrades, additional sockets, signage repairs, emergency lighting tests, and general electrical maintenance are all things we offer to retail clients on a planned or reactive basis. A lot of the shops we fit out stay on as ongoing customers, simply because it’s easier to deal with the same electrician who put the original installation in rather than starting fresh with someone new.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
Our 3-Phase Installation Process
BEFORE
Site Visit: We come to the shop to take in the space, review the existing installation, and understand exactly what the fit-out or refurbishment needs to deliver.
Quote and Plan: We put together a clear, itemised quote and a programme that fits around your launch date or trading hours, with no vague areas left open.
Materials: We order all fittings, accessories, and equipment in advance so everything is ready and on site for the day the installation work begins, with no delays.
DURING
First Fix: We install containment, cabling, and back boxes to the agreed positions, working tidily and coordinating with the shopfitter and other trades on site.
Lighting Fit: We install the display lighting, track systems, and feature fittings to the design layout, making sure every fitting is properly aligned and positioned.
Final Fix: We fit accessories, complete connections, set up the controls, and run through the system to make sure everything operates exactly as it should do.
AFTER
Testing: We carry out full testing and inspection of the completed installation, producing the necessary certification before the project moves to opening day.
Handover: We walk you through the lighting controls and any other systems, so you and your team know how everything works before the doors open to customers.
Aftercare: We’re easy to get hold of after handover for any tweaks, additions, or further work, with quick response times for issues that affect your trading.
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Retail Focused
We work on shop fit-outs and refurbishments regularly, so we understand the pace, the standards, and the launch-date pressure that comes with the work. -
Lighting Know-How
We know how to make display lighting actually do its job, working with track systems, accent fittings, and smart controls to bring the design to life. -
Quick Turnaround
We plan tightly, turn up prepared, and get the work done without dragging the programme out, because every closed day costs you money. -
Out-of-Hours Working
We're happy to work nights, weekends, or in phased shifts to keep your store trading while the refit happens around your customers. -
Shopfitter Friendly
We coordinate cleanly with shopfitters, designers, and main contractors, fitting into the wider programme without becoming the trade everyone complains about. -
Tidy Finish
We line up fittings, hide cable runs, and treat the visual finish as part of the job, not something to leave for the shopfitter to sort out. -
Clear Pricing
Our quotes are itemised and fixed, so you can plan the budget with confidence and there are no awkward variations turning up at the end of the project. -
Smart Control Capable
We design and install lighting control systems that suit how the shop actually operates, with scenes, sensors, and zoning that genuinely earn their keep. -
Full Certification
Every installation is tested and certified by NAPIT approved electricians, with all paperwork ready for handover, insurance, and any future inspection. -
Long-Term Support
We stay easy to reach after opening day, for tweaks, additions, repairs, or planned maintenance, so you've always got a reliable electrician on call.
