tight timelines, changing locations, and on-the-go teams — we know what shopfitting projects demand. sparecrib makes it easy to keep your workforce close to site, comfortable, and ready to deliver.
shopfitting work rarely stands still — with crews often spread across multiple projects and locations, logistics can be a challenge. thanks to our nationwide reach, we make sure every team has the right place to stay, wherever the next fit-out takes them.
from short stays to long-term housing for entire crews, we offer complete flexibility and reliability. with our verified property network, dedicated account management, and 24/7 support, we're a trusted partner who understands the fast pace of retail fit-outs.
reliable stays for teams that never stand still.
case study
the challenge:
a current sparecrib client required accommodation in guernsey for a seven-person shopfitting team working on a retail store project scheduled to last seven weeks. the island's accommodation market posed unique challenges — it's small, expensive, and dominated by holiday cottages, which made sourcing suitable, cost-effective accommodation for a large team particularly difficult.
despite this, our team successfully sourced three excellent fully serviced properties, all located within easy reach of the project site, each offering the comfort, space, and off-street parking the team required.
just two weeks before check-in, the project faced an unexpected delay which put the project on hold. with the booking already confirmed, there was a real risk of financial loss for both our client and our property partners.
the sparecrib solution:
acting quickly, our team worked closely with landlords and suppliers to negotiate a solution that would minimise costs and disruption for everyone involved. we secured an agreement that reduced cancellation exposure and ensured that the same three properties would remain available once the project was rescheduled.
when the new start date was confirmed, the client's team checked into those same properties for the full seven-week duration, exactly as planned.
the result:
through proactive negotiation, flexibility, and open communication, sparecrib protected the client's budget while preserving strong supplier relationships.
when plans change, we make sure your accommodation plans don't fall through.