Lab Fit Out
Lab Furniture & Laboratory Fit Out Service
As one of the UK’s leading laboratory fit-out specialists, Innova’s mission is to create purpose-driven scientific environments for both industry and education, completed to the utmost level of excellence.
From initial consultation to final handover, you’ll benefit from our FREE lab design services, bespoke in-house manufactured furniture, and a hassle-free installation process led by skilled specialists.
Whether you’re replacing worn-out worktops, streamlining your lab layout, or undertaking a complete lab refurbishment, our end-to-end lab furniture and installation service delivers exceptional quality and craftsmanship.
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Why choose Innova for your laboratory Installation?
Our clients choose Innova for our dedication to detail, collaborative approach, and proven reliability. We offer:
- Workflow analysis and feasibility reviews
- Complete lab redesign and space planning
- Partner with external contractors or architects
- A single point of contact throughout your turnkey project
- In-house British manufacturing
- Fully DBS-checked installers with CSCS certifications
- Minimum 2-year warranty with a 25-year+ life expectancy
- Compliance with CDM and all health & safety regulations
Bespoke laboratory fit outs: Tailored to your needs
A custom laboratory fit-out is key to creating a space that aligns perfectly with your research goals and operational needs. At Innova, we deliver tailored lab environments that balance performance, practicality, and cost-effectiveness.
Our team works collaboratively with you to design intelligent layouts, ensure efficient service integration, and accommodate specialist equipment—creating a workspace that supports both current activity and future growth. With a focus on functionality and user experience, our bespoke lab solutions are built to enable advanced research and drive scientific progress.
Complete lab fit out project management & site survey
From initial consultation to final handover, Innova’s dedicated project management team oversees every stage of your laboratory fit-out or refurbishment. Operating across the UK, we coordinate all aspects of the process – including lab fitters, furniture installation, and service integration – to ensure a seamless, efficient experience.
With a focus on clear communication, timely delivery, and minimal disruption, our experienced team guides you through the entire project, delivering a fully functional lab space that meets your specifications and deadlines
We support our customers at every stage of laboratory fit-outs or refurbishments. Acting as your single point of contact, our project managers coordinate with architects, site managers, and subcontractors, ensuring transparency, cost-efficiency, and adherence to timelines. Before work begins, we conduct a thorough site survey and health and safety assessment, review designs, budgets, and safety protocols with you, then assign a skilled project team to ensure smooth, successful delivery.
Fit outs for all laboratory environments
Innova provides specialist fit-outs for a wide range of environments, including:
- School science laboratories, including SEN and STEM-focused spaces
- Sixth form and further education science departments
- University research labs and R&D facilities
- Industrial, pharmaceutical, and biotech laboratories
Each space has unique needs, and we tailor layouts, materials, and furniture systems accordingly — all supported by durable components including high chemical resistance work surfaces such as Trespa®, ensuring long lasting performance on demanding lab environments.
Research laboratory fit outs
At Innova, we create tailored research labs that ensure safety, precise environmental control, and seamless equipment integration. Our designs prioritise data integrity, workflow efficiency, regulatory compliance, and the flexibility to adapt to future research needs—making your lab fit for today and ready for tomorrow.
Educational laboratory fit outs
Our educational labs are designed to inspire learning and support hands-on teaching and tailored to meet the demands of academic environments. Innova prioritises safety, durability, and adaptability, offering robust furniture, clear sightlines, flexible layouts, and integrated services—gas, water, and power—while ensuring compliance with educational and safety standards..
Healthcare laboratory fit outs
Innova designs high-performance healthcare labs that meet clinical and diagnostic environments. Our solutions prioritise precision, hygiene, and compliance, with seamless workflows, infection control, advanced medical equipment integration. From cleanable surfaces and controlled ventilation to clearly defined zones for sample handling, every detail ensures safety, accuracy, and regulatory adherence..
Expert lab fitters & smooth installation
Innova’s lab fitters are renowned for their precision, professionalism, and adaptability, with many having decades of experience in lab joinery. At Innova, we select our furniture installation teams not only for their craftsmanship but also for their commitment to customer satisfaction. They offer exceptional attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and the flexibility to adjust and refine designs on-site, ensuring quick and effective solutions to any unforeseen challenges.
Our fitters undergo thorough DBS checks and hold up-to-date CSCS safety certifications, guaranteeing a secure and professional managed work environment.
We aim to prevent return snagging visits by quickly addressing issues. If a component needs replacing, our site managers promptly contact our head office to arrange for a new part. We then ensure it is fitted correctly, leveraging our in-house production capabilities.
As the project nears completion, we issue full O&M documentation and conduct a thorough review of our work to ensure the space meets your project objective.
Turnkey fit out Vs managing multiple suppliers
By choosing Innova as your all-in-one lab fit-out specialist simplifies your project and streamlines communication. Rather than juggling multiple contractors, you’ll work with one dedicated team overseeing every stage — from initial design and in-house manufacturing to mechanical installation and final commissioning.
This integrated approach delivers:
- Quicker, more efficient decision-making
- Reduced risk of delays
- Fully coordinated services
- Lower overall project risks
Our clients appreciate the simplicity and clarity of a fully managed, turnkey lab fit out — with all services and products delivered under one roof.
Complete turnkey laboratory fit out services
Innova’s turnkey services cover the full scope of laboratory fit-out solutions, managing everything from planning permission, structural consultation, design, furniture manufacture, safety equipment to service integration and regulatory compliance.
Key elements we manage include:
- Fixed and mobile benching systems
- Reagent shelving and service spines
- Plumbing, electrical and gas service integration
- Flooring, lighting, suspended ceilings
- Fume cupboards, emergency wash units, and extraction
Our install team collaborates closely with architects and contractors or can take on the role of Principal Designer/Contractor under CDM regulations when necessary.
Mechanical & electrical integration
A critical part of any lab installation is ensuring that mechanical and electrical services are planned around the furniture and equipment layout. Our specialist team provides detailed M&E coordination, allowing us to accommodate:
- Gas lines and manifold systems
- Electrical trunking and data cabling
- Ventilation ductwork and extract systems
- Waste and water plumbing
- Integration with fume extraction and HVAC
We can either coordinate with your current M&E contractors or provide expert advice to ensure services are fully compatible and compliant with all building regulations.
Flexibility is essential in research and educational environments. That’s why our modular systems are designed for easy reconfiguration, with ongoing support available after installation for advice, adjustments, or phased upgrades.
Ongoing support & aftercare
Our support doesn’t end when your lab is complete. Innova’s team remains available to manage final adjustments, address any snagging issues, and assist with future upgrades or expansions as your needs evolve.
We also offer strategic guidance for phased lab developments and help schools plan long-term refurbishment projects across multiple sites, ensuring smooth, future-ready solutions.
Laboratory fit out FAQs:
A full lab fit-out is a comprehensive, multi-stage process that covers everything from planning and design to installation and commissioning. With Innova, your lab fit-out includes the supply and installation of laboratory furniture, M&E integration, fume extraction systems, new flooring and ceilings, and all necessary health and safety equipment. Our experienced, certified lab fitters ensure every aspect is delivered to the highest standards, with full compliance to building regulations and health and safety standards.
Our lab fit out services cater to diverse industries and sectors, including education, research, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals. We understand specific industry requirements and offer appropriate solutions to optimise lab functionality.
Essential utilities and services required include a reliable power supply with adequate infrastructure, an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) for sensitive equipment, and accessible water supply points along with emergency eyewash stations.
Proper planning and installation of gas services such as nitrogen, oxygen, and CO₂, as well as plumbing systems, are necessary, alongside the setup of secure IT and networking infrastructure to ensure operational efficiency and safety.
Installation and fit-out times vary depending on the project size, but most are completed within 4–10 weeks. We adhere to agreed schedules and can deliver projects during half-terms, holidays, or in phased stages as needed.
Yes, all Innova installation staff are fully DBS checked and CSCS certified. We work in both secure education and high-spec research environments.
See our success stories
Dulwich Cranbrook New Senior School, Furniture & Installation Kent TN17 3NP
Concept Life Sciences New Research Facility
Driffield School & Sixth Form
Do you have a project in mind?
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