Commercial Make Good & Defit
Commercial and industrial make good, defit and strip-out services across South East Queensland
Returning a commercial property at the end of a lease can involve more than removing furniture and fittings. Depending on the property and lease requirements, the tenancy may need to be stripped out, services disconnected, surfaces repaired and parts of the building reinstated before handover.
Touchstone Building Services provides commercial make good and defit services for landlords, property owners, property managers and tenants across South East Queensland.
We can manage the building works from the initial site inspection and scope through to the strip-out, repairs, reinstatement and final handover.
Commercial and industrial make good, defit and strip-out services across South East Queensland
Returning a commercial property at the end of a lease can involve more than removing furniture and fittings. Depending on the property and lease requirements, the tenancy may need to be stripped out, services disconnected, surfaces repaired and parts of the building reinstated before handover.
Touchstone Building Services provides commercial make good and defit services for landlords, property owners, property managers and tenants across South East Queensland.
We can manage the building works from the initial site inspection and scope through to the strip-out, repairs, reinstatement and final handover.
Commercial Make Good & Defit
A make good project involves returning a tenancy, warehouse, office or other commercial space to its required condition at the end of a lease.
The scope varies from property to property. It can include removing an existing tenant fit-out, internal demolition, service disconnections, repairs, reinstatement and, where needed, structural modifications.
Touchstone can manage the works involved, including:
Industrial strip-outs
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Painting
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Flooring repairs and replacement
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Ceiling repairs and replacement
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Structural modifications and associated repairs
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General building repairs
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Cleaning and final preparation
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Trade coordination
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Project management
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Completion and handover
Commercial strip-outs
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Warehouse strip-outs
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Removal of tenant fixtures, fittings and installations
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Internal demolition
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Partition and wall removal
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Ceiling and flooring removal
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Signage removal
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Electrical and mechanical disconnections
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Plumbing alterations and disconnections
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Patching and general repairs
Commercial Make Good & Defit
A make good project involves returning a tenancy, warehouse, office or other commercial space to its required condition at the end of a lease.
The scope varies from property to property. It can include removing an existing tenant fit-out, internal demolition, service disconnections, repairs, reinstatement and, where needed, structural modifications.
Touchstone can manage the works involved, including:
Industrial strip-outs
-
Painting
-
Flooring repairs and replacement
-
Ceiling repairs and replacement
-
Structural modifications and associated repairs
-
General building repairs
-
Cleaning and final preparation
-
Trade coordination
-
Project management
-
Completion and handover
Commercial strip-outs
-
Warehouse strip-outs
-
Removal of tenant fixtures, fittings and installations
-
Internal demolition
-
Partition and wall removal
-
Ceiling and flooring removal
-
Signage removal
-
Electrical and mechanical disconnections
-
Plumbing alterations and disconnections
-
Patching and general repairs
Warehouse Strip-Outs
Warehouse and industrial properties can have very different requirements from an office or retail tenancy.
A warehouse strip-out may involve removing racking, internal offices, partitions, equipment, signage, services and other tenant installations.
Once these items are removed, there may also be repairs or reinstatement work needed before the property can be handed back.
Where this forms part of the agreed scope, Touchstone can manage these works through to completion.
Commercial Strip-Out & Defit
A commercial strip-out removes a tenant's existing fit-out, fixtures, fittings and other installations that are no longer required.
Some strip-outs are relatively straightforward. Others involve extensive demolition, service disconnections and removal work across the tenancy.
Touchstone manages the building work and contractors involved, with the work planned around the site, access and any other practical considerations.
Make Good Works Beyond the Strip-Out
Removing the existing fit-out is often only the first part of the job.
After a tenancy has been stripped out, walls, floors, ceilings and other areas may need attention before the property is ready for handover.
Depending on the property and agreed scope, this may include:
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Repairing walls and surfaces
-
Reinstating ceilings
-
Repairing or replacing flooring
-
Painting
-
Removing redundant services
-
Repairing damaged building elements
-
Structural repairs where required
-
General building maintenance
-
Signage removal
-
Preparing the space for its next tenancy
If the property also needs commercial refurbishment or industrial refurbishment, these works can be included in the wider project where required.​
Commercial Strip-Out & Defit
A commercial strip-out removes a tenant's existing fit-out, fixtures, fittings and other installations that are no longer required.
Some strip-outs are relatively straightforward. Others involve extensive demolition, service disconnections and removal work across the tenancy.
Touchstone manages the building work and contractors involved, with the work planned around the site, access and any other practical considerations.
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Warehouse Strip-Outs
Warehouse and industrial properties can have very different requirements from an office or retail tenancy.
A warehouse strip-out may involve removing racking, internal offices, partitions, equipment, signage, services and other tenant installations.
Once these items are removed, there may also be repairs or reinstatement work needed before the property can be handed back.
Where this forms part of the agreed scope, Touchstone can manage these works through to completion.
Make Good Works Beyond the Strip-Out
Removing the existing fit-out is often only the first part of the job.
After a tenancy has been stripped out, walls, floors, ceilings and other areas may need attention before the property is ready for handover.
Depending on the property and agreed scope, this may include:
-
Repairing walls and surfaces
-
Reinstating ceilings
-
Repairing or replacing flooring
-
Painting
-
Removing redundant services
-
Repairing damaged building elements
-
Structural repairs where required
-
General building maintenance
-
Signage removal
-
Preparing the space for its next tenancy
If the property also needs commercial refurbishment or industrial refurbishment, these works can be included in the wider project where required.​
Make Good Works Beyond the Strip-Out
Removing the existing fit-out is often only the first part of the job.
After a tenancy has been stripped out, walls, floors, ceilings and other areas may need attention before the property is ready for handover.
Depending on the property and agreed scope, this may include:
-
Repairing walls and surfaces
-
Reinstating ceilings
-
Repairing or replacing flooring
-
Painting
-
Removing redundant services
-
Repairing damaged building elements
-
Structural repairs where required
-
General building maintenance
-
Signage removal
-
Preparing the space for its next tenancy
If the property also needs commercial refurbishment or industrial refurbishment, these works can be included in the wider project where required.​
One Point of Contact for Your Make Good Project
A make good or defit can involve several different trades. Having to organise each contractor separately can make the process more difficult for landlords, property managers and tenants. Touchstone provides one point of contact for the building works and manages the contractors involved. Depending on the job, this may include demolition, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, flooring, painting, structural and other specialist works. Touchstone also provides client-side project management, including scope management, contractor coordination, site meetings, progress reporting and practical completion.
One Point of Contact for Your Make Good Project
A make good or defit can involve several different trades. Having to organise each contractor separately can make the process more difficult for landlords, property managers and tenants. Touchstone provides one point of contact for the building works and manages the contractors involved. Depending on the job, this may include demolition, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, flooring, painting, structural and other specialist works. Touchstone also provides client-side project management, including scope management, contractor coordination, site meetings, progress reporting and practical completion.
How We Manage Make Good & Defit Projects
Initial Site Inspection
We inspect the property, discuss what needs to be done and identify the work required before handover.
Scope Development
The strip-out, demolition, repairs, reinstatement and other building works are identified and documented.
Strip-Out & Building Works
The agreed removal, demolition, repair, reinstatement and finishing works are completed.
Planning & Trade Coordination
The work is planned around site access, safety, sequencing, existing conditions and any ongoing building operations.
Completion & Handover
The finished work is reviewed and the property is prepared for handover.
How We Manage Make Good & Defit Projects
Initial Site Inspection
We inspect the property, discuss what needs to be done and identify the work required before handover.
Scope Development
The strip-out, demolition, repairs, reinstatement and other building works are identified and documented.
Strip-Out & Building Works
The agreed removal, demolition, repair, reinstatement and finishing works are completed.
Planning & Trade Coordination
The work is planned around site access, safety, sequencing, existing conditions and any ongoing building operations.
Completion & Handover
The finished work is reviewed and the property is prepared for handover.
Commercial Building Services Beyond Make Good
Not every property only needs a strip-out.
Once the existing fit-out has been removed, there may be further work needed to repair or prepare the property for its next tenant or use.
Touchstone works across commercial, office, retail, industrial and warehouse environments. Where it forms part of the agreed scope, additional work can include building repairs, maintenance, structural repairs and refurbishment.
This can keep the wider building work within the same project, rather than requiring the client to engage another contractor.
Commercial Building Services Beyond Make Good
Not every property only needs a strip-out.
Once the existing fit-out has been removed, there may be further work needed to repair or prepare the property for its next tenant or use.
Touchstone works across commercial, office, retail, industrial and warehouse environments. Where it forms part of the agreed scope, additional work can include building repairs, maintenance, structural repairs and refurbishment.
This can keep the wider building work within the same project, rather than requiring the client to engage another contractor.
Commercial & Industrial Experience
Touchstone works across commercial and industrial properties, including warehouses, offices, retail properties and other commercial sites.
Practical Project Management
Make good projects can involve several trades and stages. Touchstone manages the work from planning through to completion and handover.
Why Work With Touchstone?
Clear Scope
The required work is identified at the beginning so everyone has a clear understanding of what needs to be completed.
One Point of Contact
You have one central contact for the building works and contractor coordination throughout the project.
Coordinated Building Works
From the initial strip-out through to repairs and reinstatement, the building works are managed as part of the wider project.
Commercial & Industrial Experience
Touchstone works across commercial and industrial properties, including warehouses, offices, retail properties and other commercial sites.
Practical Project Management
Make good projects can involve several trades and stages. Touchstone manages the work from planning through to completion and handover.
Why Work With Touchstone?
Clear Scope
The required work is identified at the beginning so everyone has a clear understanding of what needs to be completed.
Coordinated Building Works
From the initial strip-out through to repairs and reinstatement, the building works are managed as part of the wider project.
One Point of Contact
You have one central contact for the building works and contractor coordination throughout the project.
Warehouse Make Good Project
See how Touchstone approaches warehouse make good works
From strip-out and removal through to repairs and final preparation, we coordinate the building works needed to get a property ready for handover.
Make Good & Defit Across South East Queensland
Touchstone Building Services works with landlords, property owners, property managers and tenants across South East Queensland. Touchstone's commercial project work covers Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast, with experience across commercial, retail, office, industrial and warehouse environments. Whether you need a commercial strip-out, warehouse defit, tenancy make good or additional reinstatement and refurbishment work, Touchstone can manage the building works and contractors involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
A commercial make good involves returning a commercial property to the condition required at the end of a tenancy or lease. Depending on the agreement, this can include removing tenant installations, repairing damage and reinstating parts of the property.
A commercial defit involves removing a tenant's fit-out, fixtures, fittings and other installations from a commercial property. A defit can form part of a wider make good project.
The scope depends on the property and project requirements. A commercial strip-out can include removing partitions, ceilings, flooring, fixtures, signage, tenant installations and other internal elements, along with associated service disconnections where required.
Yes. Touchstone can manage warehouse and industrial strip-outs involving items such as racking, partitions, internal offices, equipment, signage and other tenant installations.
Yes. Where repairs form part of the agreed scope, Touchstone can coordinate works such as painting, flooring, ceiling repairs, wall repairs and structural repairs following the strip-out.
Yes. Touchstone provides commercial building and project management services for landlords, property owners, property managers, tenants and other commercial clients.
Yes. Touchstone coordinates the contractors and trades involved in the project, providing the client with one central point of contact.
Yes, where additional refurbishment or reinstatement work is required and forms part of the agreed project scope.