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From the minute the Norris team came on to our site they were punctual, friendly and very professional. I cannot speak highly enough of these guys, and they truly care about customer satisfaction.
Ilkeston Site Engineer
Ingersoll Rand
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Canteen Refurbishment for Modern Workplaces
A well-designed workplace canteen does more than provide somewhere to eat – it supports staff wellbeing, improves daily flow, and creates a space people actually want to use.
At Norris UK, we deliver high-quality canteen refurbishments as part of our commercial fit-out and refurbishment services. Whether you’re upgrading an existing staff canteen or creating a new breakout and dining space, we manage the entire process from concept through to completion.
We work across offices, warehouses, and industrial environments, designing spaces that reflect how your team really uses them. That means practical layouts, durable finishes, and environments that stay clean, functional, and inviting — even under heavy daily use.
Our full turn-key canteen refurbishments can include:
- Space planning and layout design
- Plumbing and electrical installations
- Commercial flooring and hygienic wall finishes
- Suspended ceilings and modern lighting systems
- Fitted kitchens, serving areas, and storage solutions
- Dining furniture and breakout seating
Every project is tailored to your business. From compact tea points to fully equipped kitchen and dining areas, we create spaces that balance efficiency with comfort.
We focus on materials and finishes that are hard-wearing, easy to maintain, and built for high-traffic environments. Energy-efficient lighting and appliances are incorporated as standard, helping to reduce long-term running costs while improving the overall environment.
The result is a canteen that works as it should – practical, durable, and a genuinely useful space for your team throughout the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our Canteen Refurbishment services across Nottingham and the East Midlands.
A canteen refurbishment typically includes new flooring, suspended ceilings, lighting, seating areas, kitchen facilities and wash areas. Projects can also involve improving the layout, increasing seating capacity and creating cleaner, more practical spaces for daily staff use.
Most canteen refurbishments take from a few days to several weeks, depending on the size of the space and the amount of work required. Larger projects are usually delivered in phases to help minimise disruption to staff and day‑to‑day operations.
Yes. Many canteen refurbishment projects are carefully planned around your operating hours or completed in phases. We aim to keep key areas available wherever possible so your business can continue operating while the work is carried out.
The cost of a canteen refurbishment depends on the size of the space, the condition of the existing facilities and the level of refurbishment required. Projects that involve new seating areas, kitchen upgrades, plumbing alterations or layout changes will typically cost more than simpler cosmetic upgrades.
To provide an accurate canteen refurbishment quote, we usually need details about the size of the space, the type of refurbishment required and the condition of the existing facilities. It also helps to know any specific layout changes, finishes, hygiene requirements or restrictions on working hours so we can plan the project around your operations.
See what our customers say about us...
From our first contact with Norris their representative was both proactive and responsive. They provided valuable advice and guidance on the correct floor covering that would be best suited to our requirements.
Ilkeston Site Engineer
Ingersoll Rand
We chose Norris as our preferred contractor as they did not question the tight schedule we were working to for project completion. They went over and above and exceeded our expectations to get the job done in the time frame.
Ilkeston Site Engineer
Ingersoll Rand
We’ve hired Norris Contracting for several full refurbishment projects, including complete strip-outs and renovations of staff rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms. They have consistently delivered a high standard of workmanship, supported by an experienced and professional team. Communication throughout each project has been excellent, with regular site visits and updates keeping us informed every step of the way. Their reliability, attention to detail, and quality of work provide real peace of mind, and we would have no hesitation in recommending them.
Services Manager
CP Riverside School
The work was done to a very high standard and on time. Your staff were courteous and polite at all times.
Steve Blackburn
General Manager - Donaldson Timber Engineering
Your workers made an excellent job of repainting our offices and they were accommodating and courteous at all times, causing our staff the minimum disruption possible in the circumstances. Thank you.
Moira Smith
Administration & Finance Manager - Frame
We are very pleased with the way Norris handled the project from start to finish. Particularly the speed and efficiency with which you completed the roof, which now looks almost new.
Ellis
Managing Director - A.S. Hardware Ltd
The Norris staff have been both polite and courteous working in a tidy and conscientious manner throughout. Norris met the tight time scale and positivity accepted the sizeable challenge.
Steve Potter
Senior Engineer - Universal Flexible Packaging
Norris Painting and Interiors completed some decoration works for us at Hart’s Restaurant. They did a fine job to our entire satisfaction.
Tim Hart
Proprietor - Hart’s Restaurant
The members of staff were very thorough whilst carrying out their works, they were also very professional and informative. I’m very satisfied with the quality of their work excellent all round.
Jake
Site Manager - Cemex UK