Tenant Improvement
Services
Texas
Tenant improvement (TI) is the process of customizing a leased commercial space for a specific business. A tenant improvement contractor manages design, permits, construction coordination, and Certificate of Occupancy delivery. TI projects in Texas typically cost $25,000 to $80,000 depending on scope, with timelines of 6 to 12 weeks.
Tenant improvement projects managed across Texas
Full TI management from lease review to CO delivery
Commercial tenant improvement project management
Fixed-scope pricing approved before construction
Our Work
Tenant improvements delivered on scope and on budget.
Tenant Improvement Services
Everything your tenant improvement project requires. Under one contract.
Tenant improvement (TI) is the buildout of a commercial space to suit a specific tenant. When you sign a lease, the space is rarely ready. Most TI contractors handle pieces. We manage the entire scope from lease signing to CO delivery as a single tenant improvement contractor.
Most first-time tenants miss the fact that the TI allowance rarely covers the full cost of a quality buildout. Landlords define the allowance based on competitive market rates, not your actual design aspirations. Prestige 360 helps you understand, negotiate, and maximize your TI allowance before construction begins. Restaurant tenants should also consider restaurant layout design before committing to a space.
Commercial finish out and tenant improvement refer to overlapping scopes. In Texas, finish out typically means the full buildout of a shell space. Tenant improvement is the work covered under the lease agreement. Understanding this distinction affects how you negotiate your lease and allocate your budget. For a deeper breakdown, see our commercial buildout planning guide.
We review your lease before you sign. We identify the TI allowance amount, landlord delivery condition, permit responsibility, and hidden scope gaps that cause cost overruns. This step alone prevents the most common tenant improvement mistakes.
Licensed GCs work under our oversight. We manage scheduling, quality control, subcontractor coordination and weekly updates. We deliver the Certificate of Occupancy. One TI contractor. One contract. One point of accountability.
TI Scope Review + Lease Analysis
We review your lease before you sign. We identify the TI allowance amount, landlord delivery condition, permit responsibility, and hidden scope gaps that cause cost overruns.
Permit Drawings + City Approvals
We produce the permit drawings required by the city, coordinate with the landlord's architect, and manage the approval process. No waiting on hold with the permit office.
GC Management + CO Delivery
Licensed GCs work under our oversight. We manage scheduling, quality control, subcontractor coordination and weekly updates. We deliver the Certificate of Occupancy.
How It Works
From signed lease to grand opening.
5 steps.
Lease Review + TI Scope
We review your lease, identify TI allowance, landlord delivery condition and buildout restrictions.
Permit Drawings
Permit drawings produced, coordinated with landlord's architect, submitted for city approval.
Construction Mgmt
Licensed GCs under our oversight. Daily scheduling, quality control, subcontractor coordination.
CO Delivery
Final city inspection, Certificate of Occupancy issued, complete project handoff to you.
Ongoing Support
Post-opening punch list, warranty coordination, landlord documentation delivered.
Frequently Asked
Tenant Improvement Questions
A tenant improvement contractor manages the full process of converting a leased commercial space into a finished business environment. This includes lease review, TI allowance analysis, permit drawings, GC selection and oversight, construction management, and Certificate of Occupancy delivery.
Tenant improvement projects managed by Prestige 360 typically range from $25,000 to $80,000 for commercial spaces between 800 and 2,500 sq ft. The cost depends on existing conditions, scope complexity, finish level, and how much of the work the TI allowance covers.
In Texas, commercial finish out typically refers to the full buildout of a shell space. Tenant improvement is the scope of work covered under the lease agreement between landlord and tenant. The TI allowance is the landlord's contribution. The distinction affects how you negotiate your lease and allocate your budget.
Start by understanding what the TI allowance covers and what it excludes. Most allowances cover hard construction costs but exclude design fees, FF&E, signage, and technology. Prestige 360 reviews your lease terms and helps you maximize the allowance before construction begins.
Yes. A designer produces the permit drawings and scope definition that contractors bid against. Without defined scope, contractor bids are estimates, not fixed prices. Starting with design typically reduces total project cost by preventing change orders.
The most common mistakes are: signing a lease without understanding the TI allowance, skipping the design phase, hiring a contractor without defined scope, not accounting for permit timelines, and underestimating finish costs. All of these lead to budget overruns and construction delays.
Get a TI Plan Before You Sign Your Lease
Free TI consultation.
No obligation.
Tell us about your lease and your space. Hugo reviews your TI scope and schedules a 30-minute call to discuss next steps. Lease review available before you sign.
TI Consultation
Have a lease in hand or negotiating one now? The best time to involve a tenant improvement contractor is before you sign. We review terms, advise on TI allowance, and scope the full project.