Residential Strip Outs
Internal Strip Out Sydney
Selective internal strip outs back to structure — linings, ceilings, joinery and finishes removed while the building shell stays intact. Licensed, fully insured, free quotes within 24 hours.
- Licensed & Insured
- Since 2012
- Waste Sorted & Recycled
- Free Quotes in 24 Hours
Internal Strip Out Specialists
Interiors Stripped Back to Structure
Serving Sydney since 2012
An internal strip out removes the interior elements of a building — wall and ceiling linings, partitions, floor coverings, joinery, fixtures and fittings — while the structural shell stays standing. It is the controlled middle ground between a renovation tidy-up and full demolition, and it is what Master Strip Outs has specialised in across Sydney since 2012.
The work is selective by design. Plasterboard and hardset linings come off the frame, suspended ceilings and cornices come down, tiles, timber and carpet come up, and built-in cabinetry is cut out — but load-bearing elements, retained services and any finishes you want kept are identified at inspection and protected throughout. Non-structural wall removal can be included in the same visit; anything structural is done separately to an engineer’s specification with proper propping.
Internal strip outs suit homeowners gutting a house before a renovation, builders who want a clean frame to work from, and owners of older properties where the interior has reached the end of its life. In pre-1990 buildings we keep an eye out for suspect materials — if asbestos-containing sheeting or lagging is found, we arrange testing and removal through licensed asbestos removalists in line with SafeWork NSW requirements before the strip out continues.
Because every interior is different, internal strip outs are quoted per project after a free site inspection — you get a fixed written price within 24 hours, covering labour, waste removal and a broom-clean handover.
What's included
- Wall and ceiling lining removal back to the frame
- Partition, cornice and suspended ceiling removal
- Floor covering removal — tiles, timber and carpet
- Built-in furniture, cabinetry and fixture removal
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Master Strip Outs?
Licensed, insured and serving Sydney since 2012
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Licensed & Fully Insured
A licensed strip out and demolition team with full public liability insurance on every job, so your property and project are protected.
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Serving Sydney Since 2012
Over 1,000 strip out projects completed across Greater Sydney, serving Sydney since 2012.
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Waste Sorted & Recycled
Materials are separated on site and taken to licensed facilities, with recycling maximised and disposal documentation available on request.
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Free Quotes Within 24 Hours
Tell us about the job and we respond within 24 hours with a clear, fixed quote — no hidden costs and no pressure.
Service Inclusions
Our Internal Strip Out Services
Selective demolition with the shell protected
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Lining & Ceiling Removal
Plasterboard, hardset, lath-and-plaster and suspended ceilings removed back to the frame, with fixings pulled and the structure left clean.
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Partition & Non-Structural Wall Removal
Stud and partition walls removed cleanly after services within them are traced and made safe by licensed trades.
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Floor Covering Removal
Tiles, timber, vinyl and carpet lifted with dust-minimised equipment, adhesive ground back and the substrate prepared for new flooring.
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Joinery & Fixture Removal
Built-in wardrobes, shelving, kitchens and bathroom fittings cut out and removed without collateral damage to retained surfaces.
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Services Made Safe
Water, gas and electrical disconnections capped by licensed plumbers and electricians before demolition starts in each zone.
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Sorted Waste Removal
All strip out waste sorted on site, recycled where possible and removed to licensed facilities — nothing left behind.
How It Works
How an Internal Strip Out Works
A controlled sequence, room by room
Our Projects
Recent Strip Out Projects
Real photos from completed Master Strip Outs projects
FAQs
Internal Strip Out FAQs
Common questions about internal strip outs
What exactly is involved in an internal strip out?
An internal strip out removes the interior fit out and finishes of a building — wall and ceiling linings, partitions, floor coverings, joinery, fixtures and fittings — while the structural shell remains standing. The scope is agreed room by room at inspection, so you can strip everything back to the frame or keep specific finishes and features in place.
How long does an internal strip out take?
A single room can be stripped in 1-2 days, while a complete interior across a whole house typically takes several days to a week or more depending on size, access and the amount of material coming out. We confirm a firm timeline in your written quote so follow-on trades can be booked with confidence.
How much does an internal strip out cost?
Internal strip outs are quoted per project because interiors vary so much — a lightly fitted apartment and a lath-and-plaster Federation home are very different jobs. We inspect the property free of charge and provide a fixed written quote within 24 hours covering labour, waste removal and the broom-clean handover. Call 0424 944 944 to book an inspection.
Can you remove structural or load-bearing walls?
Structural elements need an engineer’s design and certification before they can be altered. We remove non-structural partitions as part of the strip out, and for load-bearing walls we work to your engineer’s specification with temporary propping in place — see our structural wall opening service for how that works.
Do I need council approval for internal strip out work?
Internal, non-structural strip outs generally do not need council approval in NSW. If your project also involves structural changes or alterations that affect the building’s external form, those works may require a CDC or DA — a private certifier can confirm quickly, and we recommend doing that before your renovation programme is locked in.
What happens to the waste?
We sort everything on site — metal, timber, plasterboard and mixed debris — and cart it to licensed facilities, recycling as much as possible. Disposal is included in your quote and the site is handed over broom-clean, not with a stack of debris awaiting a separate rubbish run.
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