Knowing how to choose office space is one of the most important skills a business owner can have. The right suite supports your team, impresses clients and fits your budget for years. The wrong one quietly costs you time, money and opportunities.
Wichita Falls offers plenty of options, from older downtown buildings to newer offices along the city’s main corridors. So before you tour your next space, it pays to go in with a plan.
How to Choose Office Space That Fits Your Business
Every business is different, but the best decisions start with the same eight questions. Work through them before each tour, and you’ll be able to compare buildings side by side instead of relying on first impressions.
1. Where Do Your Clients and Employees Need to Be?
Location shapes who walks through your door. A building on a well-known corner is easier for first-time visitors to find, and it puts your name in front of people every day. In addition, think about the routes your team drives each morning. Easy access from major roads saves everyone time.
2. How Much Space Do You Really Need?
Start by counting people, private offices, meeting rooms, storage and reception. Then plan for where your business will be by the end of the lease, not just today. A building with a range of floor plans lets you right-size now and grow later without changing your address.
3. Can the Space Be Customized?
A suite rarely fits perfectly on day one. Ask whether build-out is available, who pays for it and how long it takes. A few added walls or a reworked reception area can turn a good space into the right one.
4. Is Parking Easy, Free and Covered?
Parking is easy to overlook on a tour, yet your clients and staff deal with it every day. Ask whether parking is included in your rent, whether visitors have room and whether any of it is covered. During a Wichita Falls summer, shaded parking is a real perk.
5. Does the Building Fit Your Hours?
Some buildings lock the doors or shut down the air conditioning after 6 p.m. If your team works early, late or on weekends, look for 24-hour access and HVAC you can control yourself.
6. What’s Included in the Rent?
Two spaces with the same rent can have very different total costs. Ask what’s included, such as janitorial service, maintenance, utilities and parking. Then compare the full monthly cost, not just the base rate. Our guide to commercial lease terms explains what to look for.
7. What Will Clients See When They Arrive?
Your office starts at the front door, not your suite. Walk through the lobby, elevators and hallways the way a client would. Clean, well-kept common areas tell visitors you take your business seriously.
8. What’s Nearby?
Finally, look beyond the building. Restaurants for client lunches, places to run errands and spots to unwind after work all make an office more convenient. Your employees will notice the difference every day.
Put the Checklist to Work at Kemp & Kell Tower
Kemp & Kell Tower was built around the questions above. Here’s how the building answers them:
- Location: One Parker Square, on the corner of Kemp Blvd and Kell Blvd East, with easy access from both
- Size: five floors with floor plans from just over 200 to 8,000 square feet
- Customization: suite build-out available
- Parking: complimentary covered parking
- Hours: 24-hour access and tenant HVAC control
- Included services: janitorial service and competitive leasing rates
- Nearby: a shared parking lot with dining, personal care, shopping and entertainment
Learn more about the building in our overview of Wichita Falls office space at Kemp & Kell Tower, or browse the photo gallery.
Ready to Start Your Search?
All suites at Kemp & Kell Tower are currently leased. However, space does open up, and it moves quickly when it does. Contact our leasing office or call 940-234-3318 to share your needs, and you’ll be among the first to hear when a suite becomes available.