Defit & Make Good
Commercial Defit & Make Good Sydney
End-of-lease defits for Sydney commercial tenancies, with the make-good clause, fit-out removal, building access and required handover reviewed before quoting.
- Lease & make-good check
- Full fit out removal
- Services disconnection
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Commercial Defits Done to the Lease, Not Just the Room
A defit returns a leased tenancy to its original or base-building condition, usually at the end of a lease. It is how tenants satisfy the make-good clause in a commercial lease: the fit out you installed, or inherited, comes out, and the premises go back to the landlord in the condition the lease requires. Master Strip Outs has been delivering defits for tenants, landlords, agents and fit out companies preparing tenancies for handover or a new fit out, for more than 20 years.
Every defit starts with the paperwork, not the crowbar. We review your lease make-good clause and condition report so the removal list matches the handover condition: partitions, suspended ceilings, joinery, floor coverings, signage, kitchenettes and redundant services, with capping or patching where the lease calls for it. Starting with the documents keeps the quote tied to the actual lease obligation rather than a generic empty-shell assumption.
Service Inclusions
Commercial Defit & Make-Good Scope
01Commercial Defit & Make-Good Scope
Lease & Make-Good Check
We read your make-good clause and condition report before quoting, so the scope covers what the landlord can require and nothing they cannot.
Full Fit Out Removal
Partitions, suspended ceilings, joinery, counters, floor coverings, signage and kitchenettes stripped back to the base building.
Services Disconnection
Electrical, plumbing and other regulated services must be made safe by the appropriate licensed trades. Responsibility and sequencing are confirmed in the quote.
02What commercial defit & make good work needs
Lease scope checked first
The removal list and base-building or make-good condition are worked through before dates are set.
Building rules built into the plan
Inductions, work windows, lift protection, loading docks and neighbouring tenancies are considered before access and labour are priced.
Load-out planned around access
Waste volume, carrying routes and loading arrangements are matched to the tenancy and building rather than treated as an afterthought.
Recent Projects
Commercial Defit & Make Good project examples
Commercial strip outCommercial office defitWe removed workstations, selected partitions, floor coverings and ceiling tiles from this Sydney office. The open floor and circulation areas were left clear for the next stage.View project
Mona ValeMona Vale sushi train shop defitWe removed the central sushi train counter, stainless service joinery and wall-side fittings from this Mona Vale shop. The long tenancy was left clear for its next stage.View project
Commercial strip outCommercial chocolate shop strip outWe removed the wall displays, fixed joinery and central service counter from this Sydney chocolate shop. That opened the sales floor while the timber flooring, ceiling services and rear work area stayed in place.View projectGoogle reviews
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How It Works
Our Defit Process
- 01
Site Inspection & Lease Review
We inspect the tenancy, review your make-good clause and condition report, and confirm exactly what the landlord or agent requires before pricing the job.
- 02
Scope & Programme
The scope and programme are reviewed against your lease-exit date, building inductions, lift bookings and approved work windows before booking.
- 03
Strip Out & Make Good
The fit out is removed back to the agreed boundary with site protection in place, after any regulated services in the work area have been made safe by the appropriate trades.
- 04
Handover Walk-Through
The tenancy is left broom-clean and walked through with the landlord or managing agent against the agreed work, with any agreed handover records supplied.
Your quote
What shapes a commercial defit & make good quote
Removal scope
The rooms, fixtures, finishes and structural boundaries included in the work are confirmed before pricing.
Access and material movement
Parking, stairs, lifts, loading areas, carry distance and available bin or truck access affect the removal method.
Waste type and volume
Material mix, weight, recycling options and the likely number of loads all affect the quote.
Building and handover requirements
Loading windows, lift bookings, centre rules and the agreed lease handover condition shape the programme.
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FAQs
Commercial Defit & Make-Good FAQs
How is a defit priced in Sydney?
Defit pricing depends on fitout density, building access, work-hour restrictions, waste volume and the make-good obligations in your lease. Restoration and patching beyond the strip out are priced against the lease after a site inspection.
What is the difference between a defit, a strip out and a make good?
A strip out is the physical work of removing a fit out: partitions, ceilings, joinery, flooring and services. A defit is the process of returning a leased tenancy to its original or base-building condition, usually at the end of a lease, and a strip out is the biggest part of it. Make good is the lease obligation itself: the clause that says what condition you must hand the premises back in. A defit is how that obligation gets satisfied, and it may also include agreed restoration and patching.
Who pays for make good at the end of a lease?
Under most commercial leases the tenant pays: the make-good clause obliges you to return the premises to the condition set out in the lease and condition report. Some tenants negotiate a cash settlement with the landlord instead of doing the works, which can suit a landlord planning to refit the space anyway. We can price the works so you have a real number to negotiate with before agreeing to a settlement figure.
How long does a defit take?
Defit timing depends on tenancy size, fit out density, building access, services and the make-good scope. We confirm the programme with your quote and work backwards from your lease-exit date so the handover is planned before expiry.
What is included in a defit service?
A defit can include tenant-installed partitions, suspended ceilings, joinery, counters, floor coverings, signage and kitchenettes. Regulated services must be made safe by the appropriate licensed trades. The written quote states whether lease-required patching, restoration and handover documents are included or remain by others. Related works like an office strip out and defit or shop defit follow the same scope, tailored to the tenancy type.
Can you work after hours or around neighbouring tenants?
Where a building requires evening, overnight or weekend work, the approved hours, access conditions and crew availability all affect the dates. Inductions, loading docks, lifts, dust controls and noise limits must be clear before the programme is locked in. Call 0424 944 944 to talk through your building’s access requirements.
Commercial Defit & Make Good quote planning
Lease Ending? Get Your Defit Quoted
Send the lease requirements, tenancy photos, access details and handover date for a free quote.