2025: Celebrating 35 years in the industry
Every school and college refurbishment has unique requirements, and at Contact One, we specialise in delivering tailored school fit-out services to meet the individual needs of your students, staff and community. Whether it’s refreshing classrooms, upgrading science laboratories, or modernising food technology rooms, we combine technical expertise with thoughtful design to create spaces that support both education and growth.
Our approach prioritises practical solutions that address the demands of educational environments, ensuring functionality, durability, and compliance with regulations. From innovative classroom design that enhances learning to state-of-the-art facilities for specialised subjects, we focus on creating environments that inspire and perform. Whether you’re transforming a single space or refurbishing multiple areas, we deliver high-quality results with minimal disruption to your school’s activities.
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During the initial consultation, we take the time to understand your school’s needs, design preferences and budget. Whether you’re updating a single classroom or redesigning multiple staff rooms, this step ensures that our solutions align with your goals and create an environment that reflects your school’s ethos, and supports effective learning and teaching.
In the design phase, our design team focus on bringing your vision for your school to life. From open-plan reception areas to classrooms that will engage students, we select interiors that meet both your functional and aesthetic needs. Our designs prioritise comfort, productivity and style, ensuring that your space is both practical and visually cohesive.
Once your requirements are clear, we move into the planning phase for your school space. Our team creates a detailed plan that outlines furniture options, layouts and delivery schedules. We provide transparent cost breakdowns to give you confidence that your project will remain on track and within budget. This careful planning ensures a seamless process from concept to installation.
The refurbishment phase brings your plans to life, transforming your school spaces into vibrant and functional environments. During this stage, we implement the agreed designs, carefully installing furniture, aesthetics and any other features outlined in the plan. Our project management team manages every aspect, ensuring a smooth process with minimal disruption to the school’s activities.
Hurst Accountants required the transformation of a basic Category A office space into a fully fitted Category B environment tailored specifically for their operational needs. The project demanded a high-quality finish and adherence to precise timelines, dictated by the client's scheduled move-in date.
Bruntwood, a leading property management company serving the North of England and beyond, wanted to create a high-quality office space that was functional and optimised to be an enjoyable space for future tenants.
Why not take a look at some of our recent projects?
From concept to completion, we are your single point of contact for all your design, fit-out, and refurbishment needs. Whether you're refreshing a workspace, undertaking a full-scale renovation, or creating a brand-new environment, our expert team manages every detail—so you don’t have to.
With a seamless, hassle-free approach, we coordinate everything from initial planning and design to project management and final finishing touches, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience. Let us bring your vision to life with efficiency, quality, and a commitment to excellence.
As a leading school refurbishment provider, we have the expertise and resources to deliver projects of any scale. From small office renovations to multi-floor transformations, we complete every project to the highest standards.
What makes us unique is our family-oriented approach. While we operate as a large education refurbishment company with extensive capabilities, we prioritise building strong relationships with our clients. We pride ourselves on our personalised services which means you’ll always feel valued, and your project will receive the attention it deserves.
With a proven track record for delivering projects on time and within budget, you can trust our experienced team of school refurbishment contractors to deliver educational spaces that inspire students.
Unlike many school fit-out companies, our service doesn’t end at the handover. We provide comprehensive post-occupation support, getting you and your team fully settled into your new school space.
Looking to transform your workspace?
Our friendly and experienced team is here to help with all your office fit-out and refurbishment needs. Whether you're planning a full office redesign, need a functional upgrade, or want to create a more inspiring environment for your team, we've got you covered.
Get in touch today to discuss your vision! Simply fill out the contact form, and one of our team will be in touch to explore how we can bring your ideas to life.
Let’s create a workspace that works for you!
For over three decades, Contact One has been a trusted name in office design and build services. Founded by David Alexander Riley in 1990, our family-run business has built a reputation for delivering high-quality solutions with a personal touch. Today, David Lloyd Riley continues that legacy, ensuring every project is managed with dedication and care.
We pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with our clients, many of whom return to us time and again for their office interior design needs. For us, every project is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to deliver exceptional results while strengthening our valued connections and relationships.
At Contact One, your satisfaction isn’t just our priority - it’s our purpose. We’re passionate about creating spaces in educational institutions that not only meet your expectations but exceed them, leaving you delighted with the results. Our work goes beyond delivering exceptional school refurbishment services; it’s about building genuine, lasting relationships with our clients in the educational sector. Many have trusted us for years, returning to us time and again because of the bonds we’ve nurtured and the loyalty we’ve earned. For us, every project is an opportunity to strengthen those connections and deliver a service you can count on.
Collette ByronDirector - Estates, Technical Operations & Resourcing, Access Creative CollegeDave and the team at Contact One have put a huge amount of effort into getting to know us and truly understand us a client and this has resulted in the very successful delivery of flagship campuses to an extremely high standard, to schedule and to budget: I look forward to working with them on future projects and have absolutely no hesitation in recommending them to new customers.
