Drag to compare — actual reinstatement project
It goes wrong because of how it's managed — and by the time it's visible, the lease clock is already running against you.
Many contractors quote the job, then hand pieces of it to different subcontractors. When something's missed, everyone points somewhere else — and the delay lands on you.
Costs you timeA reinstatement clause is a legal document, not a checklist. Read loosely, it leaves room for "additional works" to appear mid-project — after you've already committed.
Costs you moneyLandlords inspect against the lease, not against good intentions. A late or incomplete handover is exactly what security deposits are held against.
Costs you your depositWe walk your unit, read your lease's reinstatement clause line by line, and scope exactly what "original condition" means for your space.
One quote covering the full scope — structural, M&E, ACMV, flooring, ceiling — mapped against your actual lease end date.
Our own crews carry out strip-out, M&E disconnection and making good — with one project lead as your single point of contact throughout.
We walk the unit with you (and your landlord, where possible) against the original checklist before handover — so nothing is contested after the fact.
| What You Get | Trends In-House | Typical General Contractor | DIY / Multiple Subcontractors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single point of contact | ✓ Yes | Sometimes | No |
| In-house M&E & ACMV crew | ✓ Yes | Often subcontracted | You coordinate it |
| Fixed handover date | ✓ Yes | Best-effort | No guarantee |
| Lease clause read before quoting | ✓ Yes | Sometimes | Rarely |
| Joint handover inspection | ✓ Yes | Not always offered | On you to arrange |
We quote against your actual reinstatement clause, not a generic template.
No handoffs between subcontractors — the same crew that strips out is accountable for the handover.
Your lease end date sets our schedule, including after-hours work where needed to hit it.
A joint walkthrough and checklist sign-off, so there's no dispute over what was completed.
Every lease and every fit-out is different — these are the factors that move the number most.
Larger floor plates mean more strip-out and disposal volume.
Partitions, raised flooring and custom joinery all add scope.
The extent of electrical, data and air-con works to disconnect and make good.
Compressed schedules near lease end may require after-hours crews.
"The team handled our office reinstatement from start to finish without us needing to chase a single subcontractor. Handed back on schedule and the deposit was returned in full."
"Clear quote upfront, no surprise costs, and they scheduled around our lease deadline without pushing us into holdover rent. Would use again."
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From strip-out to final touch-up, every trade involved in a compliant handover is handled by our own crews.
Reinstatement means returning your unit to the condition set out in your lease — typically bareshell or original handover state. That covers stripping out partitions, ceilings and flooring, disconnecting and making good electrical, ACMV and data points, patching walls, and any other item listed in your landlord's reinstatement clause.
Most single-floor office units take two to three weeks from strip-out to handover, depending on the size of the unit and how much has been built out. We scope the exact timeline against your lease end date at the free on-site assessment.
Landlords typically charge holdover rent from the day after your lease ends, and can withhold part or all of your security deposit if the unit fails inspection. Because our crews are in-house rather than subcontracted, the schedule stays in our control, including evening or weekend work if needed to hit your date.
Yes. Electrical, ACMV and data disconnection and making good are handled by our own crews as part of the same scope, rather than being passed to a separate subcontractor.
Yes — the on-site assessment, the read of your landlord's reinstatement clause, and the handover checklist are all provided at no cost and with no obligation to proceed.
We reinstate all types of commercial space — offices, retail and shop units, and factory or industrial premises.
Lease end dates cluster around quarter-ends — the earlier we scope your unit, the more scheduling flexibility you keep.
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