Create a clean starting point for renovations by removing nominated internal fittings, finishes and non-structural elements.
A well-run strip out clears the way for a renovation, fit-out or rebuild without damaging the structure you plan to keep. Sutherland Shire Strip Outs remove linings, fixtures, floor coverings and services in a sensible order, with materials separated as we go.
Start by telling us the property type, the areas involved and your next stage. We scope the removal to suit your builder or designer, so surfaces are left ready for new framing, wiring, plumbing or finishes.
From Miranda and Kirrawee to Cronulla and Sylvania, we strip out homes, shops and offices of all ages. Careful handling, waste separation and a swept finish mean your renovation starts from a clean, safe base.
Explore the scope ↓Linings, fixtures, floor coverings and services are removed in a logical order, protecting the structure you plan to keep and leaving the space ready for your planned renovation or fit-out. Items you want to reuse can be set aside carefully.
Older buildings may contain hazardous materials, such as asbestos sheeting, lead-based paint or old ceiling insulation, so we identify suspect products early and manage them correctly, protecting workers, occupants and neighbours throughout the strip out process, with full documentation provided.
Materials are separated as we work, removed efficiently and the area is swept clean, giving your builder or designer a safe, uncluttered base to start from, saving you ongoing hassle. Exposed services are left capped and identified for your trades.
A wall that looks like a partition may carry roof or floor loads. Confirm with an engineer or the builder before removing it. Sagging ceilings, cracked cornices or doors that stick afterwards are signs that a structural wall came out.
Cutting into a wall with a live circuit or pressurised pipe is dangerous. A licensed electrician and plumber should isolate before the strip begins. Isolations are locked or tagged at the switchboard and stop valve so nobody restores supply mid-job.
Textured ceilings, wet area sheeting, vinyl tiles and adhesives can contain asbestos in older buildings. Test before removal, not after. Breaking it spreads fibres through the property, and cleanup then needs licensed removal and clearance before any work can continue.
Plasterboard and insulation dust travels. Seal doorways, cover air returns, and protect floors that stay. Plastic sheeting barriers, zip doors and vacuums with suitable filters all help, and air conditioning serving the area should be switched off during the strip.
Cabinets, benchtops, splashbacks and appliances come out. Plumbing and gas stops need disconnecting by licensed trades. Stone benchtops are very heavy and need careful handling, and cutting engineered stone is restricted, so check before any stone is cut on site.
Tiles, vanities, baths and old waterproofing are removed down to the substrate. Wet area sheeting is a common source of asbestos in older homes. Test it first, and expect some hidden water damage in floor frames once tiles are lifted.
Partitions, ceiling grids, carpet, cabling and joinery are removed and sorted. Lift and loading access governs the pace. Data cabling and ceiling services may be shared with other floors, so the building manager confirms what can safely be removed first.
Counters, shelving, extraction equipment and signage are removed, often to a tight tenancy deadline. Grease traps, cool rooms and kitchen exhaust need trade disconnection, and the lease usually sets how the shell must be returned to the landlord at handover.
Carpet, floating floors, tiles and lowered ceilings are stripped back to the base structure. Old vinyl and its adhesive, and some textured ceilings, may contain asbestos, so they are tested first. Grinding adhesive residue creates fine dust that needs controls.
Walk the space and mark every item to go and every item to stay. Photograph both. Coloured tape or spray marks on site, matched to a written list, avoid arguments later when a fitting you wanted is in the skip.
Electrical, water and gas to the strip area are turned off and tagged by the relevant licensed trade. Circuits serving any retained rooms are kept live where possible, and temporary power for tools is supplied from a safe, tested source.
The path from the work area to the skip or truck is planned and protected, with lift pads, stair covers and corner guards where needed. Separate bins for metal, timber and general waste are placed before the first item comes out.
Appliances, fittings and joinery come out before linings so they can be reused or recycled. Removing them first also opens up the walls and ceilings, making it easier to see services, framing and any suspect materials before linings come off.
Before ceilings come down, the roof space is checked for cabling, ducting, downlight transformers and stored items. Old or loose-fill insulation is identified first, and anything that could drop through, or might still be live, is dealt with before sheets are cut.
Ceilings, wall linings, flooring and tiles are removed with dust suppression and protection for retained work. Plasterboard, timber and tiles are bagged or binned separately, and floors, windows and joinery that stay are covered well before any sheeting comes down.
The space is cleared to bare structure so trades can inspect and begin. Nails and fixings are pulled, floors swept, and waste removed from site, leaving builders, plumbers and electricians a clean, safe space to measure, inspect and start work.
The client or builder walks the space with the supervisor to confirm everything listed has gone and retained items are undamaged. Capped services are pointed out, tip dockets handed over, and any missed fixings or extra items agreed before the crew leaves.
A good strip out removes what you no longer need without harming what you want to keep. Our experts work in a logical sequence, taking out linings, fixtures, flooring and services while protecting the structure behind them. We identify suspect materials early, handle them safely and separate waste as we go to keep costs and landfill down. Clear communication with your builder or designer means surfaces are left ready for new framing, wiring and finishes. With experience across Sutherland Shire homes, shops and offices, we deliver dependable results and a clean, safe space that lets your renovation start without delay.
Talk to our team ↗ Service isolation, lift or stair access and the precise items to be retained.
Ask us about your project ↗A strip-out removes fittings, linings and finishes but leaves the structure. Demolition removes structure as well.
In older buildings, generally yes. Wet area sheeting, vinyl floors, ceiling linings and adhesives can all contain asbestos, so test before disturbing them.
A licensed plumber, gasfitter and electrician respectively. The strip-out crew then removes the fitting safely.
Often yes if marked before work starts. Say which items you want retained, whether kitchen units, doors or fixtures.
Share the address, the access and the result you need.
Details first. Then a plan that suits the site.