A poorly planned tenant improvement project costs more than money. Delayed timelines, failed city inspections, and contractors who disappear mid-build can halt your operations and drain your budget. Business owners, property managers, and landlords in Los Angeles need a tenant improvement general contractor who understands commercial timelines, code requirements, and the cost of disruption to a running business.
TAPS Construction, Inc. is a licensed commercial tenant improvement contractor in Los Angeles with direct experience delivering office build-outs, retail improvements, restaurant renovations, and industrial space upgrades across LA County and the South Bay. One contractor. One contract. One point of contact from site visit to final city sign-off.
We deliver custom office build-outs for businesses taking new space, expanding into additional square footage, or renovating outdated interiors. From open-plan collaborative layouts to private office configurations, TAPS Construction, Inc. manages framing, drywall, partition walls, electrical coordination, lighting, flooring, and finish work under one contract with full permit management through LADBS.
Retail and restaurant TI projects require fast execution, strong finish quality, and a contractor who understands how delays directly affect your opening date. TAPS Construction, Inc. delivers retail fit-outs and restaurant tenant improvements that meet health department, fire department, and LADBS requirements on schedule. We handle customer-facing interior build-outs, service counters, bar and kitchen support construction, storefront upgrades, and ADA compliance work under one coordinated project schedule.
We handle interior modifications for industrial tenants including office additions within warehouse space, partition installations, lighting upgrades, and code-required safety improvements for industrial occupancies across Los Angeles County. Every industrial TI project is permitted, inspected, and delivered to full city code.
Los Angeles commercial spaces are subject to strict accessibility and safety standards. TAPS Construction, Inc. performs ADA compliance upgrades, restroom accessibility improvements, path-of-travel corrections, and code-required modifications for both new tenants taking space and property owners bringing existing buildings into compliance.
TI costs in Los Angeles vary based on space size, existing conditions, finish level, and permit requirements. Here are honest ballpark ranges based on typical projects we complete:
TI Project Type | Typical Cost Range |
Office Build-Out | $40 to $120 per sq ft |
Retail Fit-Out | $50 to $150 per sq ft |
Restaurant TI | $100 to $250 per sq ft |
Industrial Interior TI | $20 to $60 per sq ft |
ADA Compliance Upgrades | $5,000 to $30,000+ |
Final cost depends on the condition of the existing space, scope of electrical and plumbing coordination required, finish level, number of city departments involved, and timeline requirements. TAPS Construction, Inc. provides full itemized written estimates before any work begins.
Commercial clients have different priorities than homeowners. Deadlines are tied to lease commencement dates, business launches, and staff moves. Cost overruns affect operating budgets, not just personal savings. TAPS Construction, Inc. understands the commercial stakes and delivers accordingly.
What Commercial Clients Need | What TAPS Construction, Inc. Delivers |
Licensed and insured TI contractor | CSLB #1134278, fully bonded |
Single point of contact | Owner-led, direct communication |
Permit management included | Full LADBS and city coordination |
On-time delivery | Proactive scheduling, daily oversight |
Transparent pricing | Written estimates, zero hidden costs |
Code and ADA compliant work | Every project passes city inspection |
TAPS Construction, Inc. serves commercial clients throughout Los Angeles County and surrounding areas. Our primary service region covers the South Bay including Hawthorne, Torrance, Redondo Beach, El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, and Lawndale. We also serve Greater LA including Inglewood, Culver City, Gardena, Carson, Compton, and West Los Angeles, as well as Orange County cities including Long Beach, Anaheim, and Seal Beach.
Yes. Most commercial TI work requires permits through LADBS and sometimes additional fire and health department approvals. TAPS Construction, Inc. manages the full process.
Costs are typically negotiated between tenant and landlord through a tenant improvement allowance in the lease. TAPS Construction, Inc. works directly with both parties.
Yes. TAPS Construction, Inc. serves business owners, landlords, and property managers with full-service TI construction across LA County and the South Bay.
