Demising walls
Walls between suites, framed to deck and rated where the code analysis requires, with sound insulation for privacy.
Tenant finish and build-outs
Tenant Improvement Drywall in Fort Collins
A tenant improvement lives or dies by the move-in date. Rent starts, furniture arrives and the tenant opens whether the walls are finished or not. Fort Collins Drywall Pros frames, boards and finishes tenant improvements for landlords, tenants and general contractors across Northern Colorado, and has worked on commercial interiors since 2011, across more than 1,300 completed jobs.
Our TI work includes first-generation build-outs in shell space, second-generation suites being reconfigured for a new tenant, and quick refreshes between leases. Typical tenants are professional offices, medical and dental practices, salons, retail shops and restaurants. Many are in the office parks along Harmony Road and the retail centers near I-25, where neighboring tenants stay open while we work, so dust control, clean corridors and after-hours scheduling are part of every quote we write.
TI jobs are short, dense and full of other trades, so the drywall crew often sets the pace for everyone else. We commit to a written schedule and price, work nights and weekends when a building is occupied, and handle framing, board, finish and ceilings under one contract. We are licensed with the City of Fort Collins, Larimer County and the City of Loveland, and fully insured, with certificates ready for your landlord.
What is included
Tenant improvement scope we handle
Interior partitions
Offices, exam rooms, conference rooms and storage framed in steel to the tenant's layout.
Ceilings
New grid and tile, drywall bulkheads, or patching existing ceilings around new walls.
Demo and reconfiguration
Removing walls from the last tenant and patching floors, ceilings and remaining walls to take the new layout.
Refresh between leases
Patching anchors, dings and old signage, then finishing ready for paint in days, not weeks.
Rated corridors
Rated corridor and exit walls kept intact or rebuilt to the listing when the layout changes.
Planning
Schedules built around the move-in date
We work backward from the day the tenant needs keys. Framing is sequenced so electricians and plumbers can rough in behind us, board follows the cover inspection, and finishing overlaps with ceiling work in other rooms.
Where the building has other tenants open for business, we plan noisy work, cutting and sanding for early mornings, evenings or weekends, and keep corridors clean every day.
- Written schedule tied to the lease commencement date
- After-hours work in occupied buildings
- Daily cleanup of shared corridors and entries
Project types
Common tenant improvement projects in Northern Colorado
Professional offices
Private offices, glass-front conference rooms and open work areas, with sound-insulated walls where conversations need privacy.
Medical and dental suites
Exam and operatory rooms with sound-rated walls, backing for equipment and cabinets, and moisture-resistant board near sinks.
Retail and salons
Storefront build-outs with smooth, bright walls under strong display lighting, where a Level 5 finish often pays for itself.
Restaurants
Kitchen walls with moisture-resistant and rated board where required, and dining rooms finished for the tenant's design.
Lease signed and the clock is running?
Send the space plan and your move-in date. We will confirm whether the schedule works and send a written price.
How it runs
A typical TI drywall sequence
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STEP 01
Walk and verify
We walk the space, verify existing conditions against the plans and flag surprises early.
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STEP 02
Demo and layout
Old walls come out, new walls are laid out and reviewed with the tenant or GC.
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STEP 03
Frame and rough-in
Steel framing goes up and other trades rough in behind it.
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STEP 04
Board and finish
After inspection, walls are hung and finished to the specified level.
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STEP 05
Ceilings and punch
Ceilings close, the punch list is walked and the space is handed over clean.
Keep exploring
Related commercial drywall services
Commercial Drywall
Metal framing, board and finish, rated walls, ceilings and tenant finish for GCs, owners and property managers.
Metal Stud Framing
Cold-formed steel partitions, soffits, bulkheads and deflection heads, framed to ASTM C754 and ready for board.
Acoustical Ceilings
Suspended grid and acoustical tile, drywall ceilings and bulkheads, coordinated with lighting, HVAC and sprinklers.
Fire-Rated Assemblies
Type X and Type C board built to UL and GA-600 designs, from garage separations to corridors, shafts and demising walls.
Service areas
Tenant Improvements beyond Fort Collins
Our crews run tenant improvements jobs across Northern Colorado. These towns have their own pages, written around the homes, codes and permit offices there.
FAQ
Tenant Improvements questions
Straight answers to what people ask us most. Have a different question? Call or send a photo with the quote form.
How long does a tenant improvement take?
It depends on size and scope. A small office refresh can take a week or two, while a full build-out in shell space runs several weeks. We give you a written schedule once we see the plans.
Do you work directly for tenants and landlords?
Yes. We work directly for landlords and tenants on smaller TIs and refreshes, and as a subcontractor to general contractors on larger build-outs.
Can you work while neighboring tenants are open?
Yes. We schedule loud and dusty work outside their business hours and keep shared spaces clean.
Do tenant improvements need permits in Fort Collins?
Most do. New walls, changed exits and rated assemblies are permitted work, and inspections happen before walls are closed. The GC or permit holder handles the permit, and we build to the approved plans.