East Sussex · BN1, BN2, BN3
Commercial in Brighton and Hove
Commercial services cover light commercial building, refurbishment and maintenance work — office and retail fit-outs, general repairs and building upgrades — for small and medium commercial premises.
In Brighton and Hove, that covers Kemp Town, Hove, Preston Park, Hanover, Seven Dials, Fiveways, Patcham, Portslade. Brighton and Hove is known for its Regency architecture, extensive Victorian terraced housing, and later 20th-century development, all within a compact coastal city where many properties are in conservation areas and a significant number are listed.
Coverage
Areas we cover in Brighton and Hove for commercial
Property styles in Brighton and Hove
Regency squares and terraces are concentrated around Brunswick, Kemp Town and the seafront, with dense Victorian terraced housing across much of the wider city, and later suburban housing further from the centre. Basement conversions, loft conversions and rear extensions are common project types on the terraced stock, subject to conservation area and party wall considerations.
Planning considerations
Brighton & Hove City Council is the local planning authority. The city has one of the highest concentrations of conservation areas of any local authority in the South East, and many properties are listed, particularly in the Regency squares. Basement work also requires careful consideration of structural and drainage issues in a dense urban setting.
How it works
Our commercial process
- 01
Consultation
Understanding the business's requirements, including any need to work around live operations.
- 02
Design and specification
Agreeing scope, specification and compliance requirements including fire safety and accessibility.
- 03
Programme
Agreeing a programme that minimises disruption to the business, including out-of-hours work where needed.
- 04
Construction
Carrying out the work to the agreed specification and programme.
- 05
Handover
Compliance certification and handover documentation.
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Nearby coverage
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FAQs
Commercial in Brighton and Hove: FAQs
Do you provide commercial across all of Brighton and Hove?
Yes, we cover the BN1 and BN2 and BN3 postcode areas in full, including Kemp Town, Hove, Preston Park, Hanover, Seven Dials, Fiveways, Patcham, Portslade.
Can you work around our business hours?
Yes, we regularly agree out-of-hours or phased working arrangements with commercial clients to minimise disruption to trading — this is discussed and programmed in at the outset.
Do you provide compliance certification for commercial work?
Yes, relevant compliance documentation — electrical certification, fire safety and Building Regulations sign-off as applicable — is issued as part of handover, since commercial premises typically need this for insurance and regulatory purposes.
Can I extend a listed Regency property in Brighton?
Alterations to listed buildings require listed building consent in addition to any planning permission, and the historic character of Regency terraces means proposals are considered carefully. We assess feasibility on a case-by-case basis.
Get a quote for commercial in Brighton and Hove
Tell us about the property and what you have in mind, and we'll arrange a site visit.
Last reviewed 2026-07-19.