ABOUT
WINKLES
HISTORY
Winkles was established in 1978 as a local Shopfitting company by Des and Jenny Kelly.
The business initially commenced trading from their home garage in Morphett Vale, South Australia.
Inspired by Jenny’s Dutch heritage, the name comes from “Winkel,” the Dutch word for shop, reflecting the business’s initial focus on shop fitouts.
Des & Jenny owned and operated the business for 35 years. Throughout these years, Des and Jenny welcomed their three children Josh, Hamish and Harmony into the business, instilling in them the company ethos of honesty, hard work and integrity.
In 2014 the business transitioned to second generation ownership
ABOUT
WINKLES
Winkles has grown from a boutique shopfitting company into a national commercial fitout operation, bringing its building and construction expertise to projects across multiple sectors.
This growth has enabled Winkles to deliver projects of varying scale and complexity, from small retrofits through to large-scale commercial environments.
Clients include healthcare facilities, hospitality establishments, national and international retail brands, health and fitness spaces, government departments and corporate workplaces
At the core of Winkles is a hands on leadership team. Josh, Hamish and Harmony bring complementary perspectives to the business spanning construction, operations, business development and financial management. Their combination of skills has led to the ongoing success of Winkles as a second-generation family business.
Managing Director Josh sits on the Board of Directors for the Interior Fitout Association (IFA) and has previously held the position of National President for the association.
Josh, Hamish and Harmony all value ongoing investment into their industry. The business provides training to Apprentices and full time employment to qualified Joiners and Cabinet Makers. Winkles collaborate closely with local trades and supply chain partners on every project, supporting local economies throughout construction.
Winkles is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity across our team
our team
A strong team doesn’t just deliver projects. They create momentum, solve problems, and ensure the quality of every outcome.
At Winkles, it’s our people who make the difference, and their passion is reflected in every fitout we deliver.
Our team of Project Managers, Estimators, Drafters, Tradesmen, Administrators and Apprentices all contribute to the success of our projects.
Josh Kelly
Director / Project Manager
Hamish Kelly
Director / Construction Manager
Harmony O’Cadin
Director / Finance Manager
Mark Augustin
Senior Project Manager
Daniel Talbot
Production Manager
Roden Abella
Architect / CAD Operator
Pamela West
Office Administrator
FAQs
Winkles follow a structured commercial fitout process covering design, documentation, project management and construction delivery. Our approach ensures efficient, high quality outcomes across office, retail, healthcare, hospitality, wellness, beauty and pharmaceutical fitouts across Australia
The process for a commercial fitout typically includes five key stages: consultation, design, costing, construction, handover
At Winkles Group, we begin with a project consultation to understand your business needs, site requirements, budget and timeline. This is followed by design and planning, where we engage an architect or designer to document the layout, materials, selections and project detail that is required for approvals.
Once the documentation has reached approval from all stakeholders, a detailed costing can be prepared.
From acceptance of the quotation our team delivers the full construction fitout, including project management, trades coordination and quality control.
The final stage is project completion and handover, where all works are finalised, certified and ready for occupation
The cost of a commercial fitout can vary depending on the size, scope and design of the project. In Australia, most commercial fitouts typically range from $1,500-$4,000+ per square metre.
There are several key factors that influence the total fitout cost, including:
Project size and floor area
Type of space : Office, Retail, Healthcare, Hospitality
Location and accessibility : rural, metro, restricted hours of work, multi story building
Existing building conditions
Services such as electrical, plumbing and HVAC requirements
Compliance and certification requirements
As an example, a basic office fitout may sit in the lower end of the range, while high-end retail, medical or hospitality environments with specialised services and custom finishes will be at the higher end
At Winkles, we provide detailed cost estimates and feasibility assessments early in the process to ensure your project aligns with your budget and business objectives. We have the flexibility to offer suggestions for alternative products and finishes to help bring a project within budget
To get an accurate estimate, we recommend discussing your project requirements with our team
Commercial interior fitouts move faster than you may think!
Often there is extreme urgency with a commercial fitout as the business generally wants to minimise loss of trade and downtime. Winkles is happy to work with clients to manage the fitout process to minimise impact on the client’s business and to meet the requirements of the landlord or Centre Management.
There are many factors that dictate the duration of a fitout like the size, scope and design elements of the project. In Australia, most standard retail fitouts typically take 4-6 weeks for design and documentation, 2 weeks for pricing and 4-6 weeks for construction and handover.
For larger projects with greater floor space, restricted access, bespoke materials or additional services, the construction phase would range from 12-20 weeks.
Whether you should use a design and construct contractor depends on your priorities for control, flexibility and project outcomes.
A traditional design and construct model involves one contractor managing both the design and construction phases. This can simplify communication and streamline delivery, but it can sometimes limit flexibility, as the builder typically controls the design documentation.
At Winkles we take a more client-focused approach. We recommend designers or architects to you who fit your project based on our initial consultation. By engaging one of these independent designers you retain full ownership of your design and are not tied to a single builder.
Once your design is developed, we price the project transparently based on your documentation. This gives you the ability to compare options, maintain control over your design decisions, and ensure the solution aligns with your fitout budget and objectives.
We then work collaboratively with your designer or architect and any project stakeholders to deliver the fitout. We provide expert construction, project management and coordination throughout.
Yes – in most cases, a documented design is an essential part of a commercial fitout or minor refurbishment.
A completed design provides clear layouts, dimensions, specifications and documentation that allows the project to be accurately costed, properly planned and delivered without unexpected issues. Without this level of detail, it is very difficult to provide reliable pricing or understand your expectations.
At Winkles we recommend engaging a qualified designer so you have a clear scope and full ownership of your design. This ensures transparency, allows you to compare build pricing and avoids you being locked into a single delivery model.
We want to work with you!
We understand that price is an important factor in any commercial fitout. However, it’s equally important to ensure you’re comparing like‑for‑like scope, quality and delivery standards.