Defit and Make Good

Defit and make‑good that protects your lease, program and handover. Stripout Bros delivers commercial stripouts and reinstatement works that return tenancies to base‑building or agreed condition, giving tenants, landlords and project teams a clean exit and a compliant starting point for the next fit‑out.

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What's Included

Our defit and make‑good service combines deconstruction, reinstatement and presentation into a single, managed package so end‑of‑lease obligations are met without fragmented scopes or last‑minute surprises.

Tenant Fitout Removal

Removal of tenant fit‑out including partitions, ceilings, floor finishes, joinery, signage and loose fixtures.

Services Disconnection

Safe disconnection and removal of services and equipment in coordination with licensed trades (electrical, mechanical, plumbing).

Base Building Reinstatement

Repair and reinstatement of base‑building elements such as walls, ceilings, floors and penetrations where required by lease.

Make Good Repairs

Localised make‑good for fixings, mounting points and surface damage, including patching and repainting to agreed standards.

Waste Management

Waste removal, segregation and disposal via compliant pathways, with recycling implemented where practical.

Final Clean & Handover

Final clean‑down and presentation for landlord inspection, incoming tenant or new fit‑out team.

Who We Work With

Collaborative Project Delivery

Defit and make‑good is a shared interest between tenants, landlords and project managers. Stripout Bros works with national retailers, office tenants, franchise groups, building owners, strata and tier‑one contractors, aligning scope and reporting to each party’s requirements. By operating as a single provider for stripout and make‑good, we help clients reduce coordination effort, control risk and keep lease exits, relocations and redevelopments on schedule. Read more about our full scope of commercial stripout services and discover how Stripout Bros can support your next commercial project.

When You Need It

End-of-Lease Handovers

Where the tenancy must be returned to base‑building or an agreed standard.

Relocations & Consolidations

Require outgoing spaces to be cleared and reinstated before release or sale.

Redevelopment & Rebranding

Programs where multiple stores or offices are being stripped and prepared for new fit‑outs.

Landlord‑Driven Upgrades

Where existing tenants or vacated spaces must be brought back to a consistent, leasable condition.

WHY COMBINE

Simplify Your Project with an End-to-End Solution

Defit and make‑good are often treated as separate scopes, one to remove fit‑out, another to repair and present. Combining them under a single provider reduces handovers, clarifies accountability and ensures that removal activities are planned with reinstatement in mind from the outset. This integrated model simplifies procurement and governance: one methodology, one risk profile and one set of completion criteria aligned to lease requirements and project objectives.

Our Process

Stripout Bros runs defit and make‑good as a structured process from initial review through to handover, balancing tenant timelines with landlord expectations.

Scope and obligations review

We review leases, schedules of condition, fit‑out drawings and landlord instructions to define the required end state and inclusions.

Planning and approvals

A detailed plan is prepared covering sequencing, protection of common areas, services isolation, noise/dust management and building management approvals.

Defit and make‑good works

Our team carries out the stripout, services disconnections, repairs and reinstatement works in line with agreed methods and program.

Cleaning, verification and handover

We complete a thorough clean‑down, conduct internal checks against the defined end state and support landlord or tenant inspections at handover.

LIVE SITE SOLUTIONS

Flexible Scheduling to Suit Your Site

Many defits and make‑good projects occur in live environments; shopping centres, office towers and mixed‑use assets. Stripout Bros plans access, staging and containment so works proceed without undue impact on neighbouring tenants, customers or common areas. We implement protection, wayfinding, noise and dust controls, and coordinate with building management on delivery windows and high‑traffic periods, ensuring compliance with centre rules and stakeholder expectations.

FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions typically focus on what the lease actually requires, how long defit and make‑good will take and how inspections are managed. Our team can review your obligations, propose an approach and outline timelines, costs and acceptance criteria so all parties understand the path to handover.

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What is a make-good?

A make-good returns a leased space to its original condition, or the condition specified in your lease agreement, at the end of a tenancy.

What's typically included?

This can include repainting, ceiling patching, plaster repair, signage and cabling removal, and general repairs.

Can you meet lease obligations exactly?

Yes, we work from your lease's make-good clause to ensure every requirement is met.

Can you complete works after-hours?

Yes, defit and make-good works are commonly scheduled outside business hours to meet handover deadlines.

Can you remove data cabling and signage?

Yes, this is a standard part of most defit and make-good scopes.

Do you provide handover documentation?

Yes, you'll receive photographic and written documentation confirming the space meets your lease requirements.

Browse Our Services

Defit and make‑good sits alongside Stripout Bros’ broader commercial services. Visit our main services hub to see how office and shop defits, structural openings, internal stripouts, concrete care and hazardous waste removal can be integrated into a single delivery model for your asset or portfolio.

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CONTACT

GET IN TOUCH

We’d love to hear about your next project. Whether it’s a wall opening, first enabling works, office floor, robotic work or full defit, send us your plans, photos or brief and Stripout Bros will come back with a clear scope and straight‑up quote.