xtremecivilSTRIP OUT
Going walk-about before getting down to business
Two of the most important things to do before you sign a lease for new office space is to get a dilapidation report from your soon-to-be new landlord. This report details the condition of the space you’re going to be working in before you take over. Walk through the space with the landlord and discover exactly what state the space is in and what fixtures, including things like a fridge and microwave and their condition, as well as any other fixtures it does or doesn’t have. Use your cell phone and take time/date stamped pictures, giving the landlord one set and keeping another for yourself. That way there’s indisputable evidence of the state the space was in before you took on the lease.
Why is this important? Well, generally office space tenants are asked to return – to de-fit, or strip-out, and make good – the space, to the condition the space was in before they arrived. As the tenant you will have to pay for the de-fit and make good. A dilapidation report and photos will be useful for both parties in case of any disputes. You want to leave well so that not only will you get your initial deposit back but if other potential landlords ask for a reference you can be sure you’ll get a good one.
What’s involved in a Strip-out?
Some businesses need a lot more than just desks and chairs to operate, but there are some things that are basic to nearly all. Any partitions, internal walls, false ceilings, light fixtures, floor coverings, ventilation, air-con systems as well as any built-in fixtures that you put in – all of them will have to come out. But it’s not just taking the stuff down that’s important. It all needs to be disposed of as well.
There’s a lot more to be done than stripping out anything that you’d put in. Even hanging a picture will leave a hole. The professional service we provide includes repairing the building walls to which your office fit-out was attached, repairing the ceilings, including replacement of any tiles that may be required, restoring the mechanical and fire services to the original layout of the office plan, installing carpeting, or other floor coverings to match original, painting the walls in the original colour and then cleaning up once we’ve finished. Our aim is to not only restore the space to its original state but leave it in an even better one.
Who are we?
We provide a fully licensed and insured strip-out service for the entire greater Sydney metropolitan area. Our years’ experience and training gives us the skills and expertise to de-fit, strip-out and make good any business and commercial space. Our fully trained, and licenced team provides fast, efficient, reliable service. We have a uniquely strong team that operates with integrity and professionalism. We pride ourselves on our time management and prioritising.
Contact us on 0452 22 33 88 to speak with an asbestos specialist today.
