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Residential Strip Outs

Tile Removal Sydney

Floor and wall tiles removed with dust-minimised equipment, with agreed adhesive removal for waterproofing or retiling.

  • Floor tile removal
  • Wall tile removal
  • Natural stone removal
Tiled balcony before the floor finish was removed

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Tile Removal Specialists

Dust-Minimised Tile Removal Across Sydney

Over 20 years’ experience removing tiles from Sydney homes

Master Strip Outs removes ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tiles from floors and walls across Sydney — bathrooms, kitchens, laundries, splashbacks, balconies and pool surrounds. Tile removal is the messiest part of most renovations, which is why our whole method is built around dust control and a properly prepared substrate.

We use jackhammers, tile-lifting machines and grinders fitted with dust extraction and HEPA filtration, and we seal the work area with containment barriers before the first tile comes up. Old tile beds and adhesive are ground back to the slab or sheeting — not just chipped off — because tiles laid over residue fail, and your tiler will send you straight back if the surface is not clean.

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Tiled residential balcony before the damaged finishes were strippedBefore
Balcony after tile removal with the glass balustrade retainedAfter strip out

Service Inclusions

Tile Removal Services

What our tile removal service includes

01Tile Removal Services

  • Floor Tile Removal

    Ceramic, porcelain and stone floor tiles lifted with the bed and adhesive ground back to the slab.

  • Wall Tile Removal

    Bathroom, laundry and splashback wall tiles removed with the substrate kept as sound as possible.

  • Natural Stone Removal

    Travertine, marble and granite tiles removed, including thick-bed installations that need heavier equipment.

02What tile removal work needs

  • Protection around the renovation

    Retained floors, rooms and access paths are identified before removal starts, particularly when other parts of the property remain occupied or finished.

  • Access matched to the property

    Stairs, lifts, parking, carrying distances and bin positions are reviewed before pricing so material can move out without compromising shared areas.

  • Services checked before removal

    Any plumbing, electrical or specialist work affected by the strip out is identified and coordinated with an appropriately licensed trade when required.

On site

Tile Removal work on site

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How It Works

How Tile Removal Works

From inspection to a retile-ready surface
  1. 01

    Initial Inspection

    We assess the tile type, substrate and fixing method, then provide a clear written quote.

  2. 02

    Project Planning

    The work area is planned around your renovation schedule, with containment, floor protection and extraction set up before removal starts.

  3. 03

    Dust-Minimised Removal

    Tiles are lifted and the bed and adhesive ground back under HEPA-filtered extraction, keeping the substrate sound.

  4. 04

    Site Handover

    Tile rubble is sorted, recycled where possible and removed, and the surface is vacuumed clean and handed over ready for waterproofing or retiling.

Your quote

What shapes a tile removal quote

The price depends on what comes out, how the crew reaches it, the waste involved and how the area needs to be left.
01

Removal scope

The rooms, fixtures, finishes and structural boundaries included in the work are confirmed before pricing.

02

Access and material movement

Parking, stairs, lifts, loading areas, carry distance and available bin or truck access affect the removal method.

03

Waste type and volume

Material mix, weight, recycling options and the likely number of loads all affect the quote.

04

Occupied areas and protection

The protection route, separation from lived-in areas and finishes that must remain all affect labour and setup.

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FAQs

Tile Removal FAQs

Common questions about tile removal in Sydney
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How long does tile removal take?

Tile removal timing depends on the area, tile type, adhesive, screed bed, access and dust-control requirements. Thick sand-cement beds and stone tiles need more work than tiles on adhesive, and we confirm the programme with your quote.

How do you control the dust?

Our removal and grinding equipment runs with HEPA-filtered dust extraction that captures dust at the source, and we seal off the work area with containment barriers before starting. No tile removal is completely dust-free, but our dust-minimised setup keeps it contained to the work zone and off the rest of your home.

Will tile removal damage the substrate?

Our equipment and technique are chosen to keep substrate damage to a minimum, and grinding during surface preparation deals with minor imperfections. If we find sheeting or render that genuinely needs replacing — common behind old shower walls — we flag it at handover rather than tiling over a problem.

Do you remove the old adhesive and grout as well?

Yes. Removing the tiles is only half the job — we grind off the old adhesive, grout residue and tile bed so the surface is clean and level. New tiles or waterproofing applied over residue will fail, so we hand over a substrate your tiler can work on immediately.

Do you remove wall tiles as well as floor tiles?

Yes — bathroom walls, kitchen splashbacks and laundry tiles are all part of the service. Wall tiles are removed with more care than floors because the substrate behind them is usually villaboard or render, and we keep it as sound as possible for the next trade.

Tile Removal quote planning

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