What is a commercial defit
A commercial defit is an end of lease scope focused on removing the tenant fitout and reinstating the space so it meets landlord and building requirements. In Perth, defit is often used to describe the full return of the tenancy, not just removal.
Defit projects commonly include strip out plus make good and tenancy reinstatement items.
When defit is required
Commercial defit is typically required when:
A lease is ending and the space must be returned
A landlord has issued make good requirements
A dilapidations report lists items to rectify
A tenancy is being reset for a new tenant
A refurbishment needs a clear base building start point
If you have the report or scope, we can price to it. If not, we can attend site and confirm what is required.
Commercial defit services
We deliver defits for:
Office tenancies
Retail stores
Warehouses and logistics sites
Medical and allied health sites
Hospitality venues
Industrial units
Our focus is to meet handover conditions, reduce back and forth, and avoid surprises late in the program.
Typical defit inclusions
Defit scopes vary by building and lease, but commonly include:
Removal of tenant fitout
Removal of partitions and joinery
Removal of floor finishes and adhesive
Removal of ceilings and bulkheads where required
Removal of redundant fixtures and fittings
Removal of signage and tenant branding
Capping and making safe of services where required
Patch and repair to walls and penetrations
Painting and finishing for a handover ready presentation
Final clean for inspection
If you are working to base building return, we will confirm inclusions and exclusions clearly up front.
Base building return and tenancy reinstatement
Defit is not just demolition. It is a return to a standard. That is why we scope carefully and manage the reinstatement items properly.
Common tenancy reinstatement items:
Patch and repair to walls, ceilings, and penetrations
Painting to match base building finishes
Ceiling grid and tile reinstatement
Flooring repairs and preparation
Removal of redundant surface mounted services
Minor carpentry and finishing works
If the scope includes defects close out after inspection, we can support that as well.
How we manage end of lease programs
End of lease programs can compress quickly, especially when multiple sites are exiting at once. Our approach is built around program certainty:
Site walk and scope confirmation
Review of lease scope, landlord requirements, and reports
Clear scope statement and assumptions
Program and access plan, including staged work if needed
Mobilise crew and waste plan
Practical completion aligned to inspection
Defects close out where required
If you are facing a tight handover, tell us early. The earlier we can plan access and sequencing, the better the outcome.
Documentation and handover readiness
Commercial defit is often reviewed by property managers and building managers. We aim for an inspection ready finish that reduces defects and repeat visits.
If your building has strict rules on lifts, loading docks, noise, or hours, we plan around them and keep site control tight.
Waste removal and disposal
Defit work creates volume fast. We manage skips, removal, and disposal to keep the site safe and to keep the program moving. Where practical, we separate materials for recycling.
FAQs
Is defit the same as strip out
Defit often includes strip out, but defit usually goes further by including tenancy reinstatement and base building return items required for handover.
Can you work from a dilapidations report
Yes. Send the report and we can quote the listed items and confirm access, assumptions, and timeline.
Do you do defits across Perth
Yes. We service Perth metro for commercial and industrial defit scopes.
Can you do a fast end of lease timeline
Yes when access allows. Tight timelines require early scope confirmation and a clear program.
