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Strip out

What is a strip out?

A strip out is the process of removing internal elements of a building.

Commercial strip out (also sometimes termed enabling strip out) is the process of removing elements from the inside & outside of a property to:

  • Prepare for refurbishment

  • Enable exploratory work & de-risk future development

  • Enable change of use

  • Satisfy tenant exit conditions at the end of a commercial lease

  • Zero-rate a property (zero-rating saves on business rates via empty building relief)

Soft strip out

Soft strip out includes the careful removal of

  • Furniture and chattels

  • Fixtures & fittings

  • Floor finishes

  • Suspended ceilings

  • Partition walls

  • Glazed partitions

  • Doors, windows

  • Kitchen and sanitary facilities

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Soft strip out can also include large items that require expert deconstruction and dismantling such as plant rooms & rooftop plant, escalators, lifts, mezzanine floors and roller shutters.

Internal demolition

Internal demolition involves the controlled removal of structural and non-structural elements within a building, without affecting the external structure or shell. It is more invasive than a soft strip and often includes structural modifications.

Can include:

  • Load-bearing walls (with structural supports and
    engineering oversight)

  • Concrete slabs and staircases

  • Structural steelwork

  • Internal floors and mezzanines

  • Roof structures (if part of internal redesign)

  • Heavier internal partitions (e.g. blockwork)

  • Lift shafts and escalators

  • Plant rooms and heavy equipment bases

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M&E strip out

An M&E strip out refers to the removal of mechanical
and electrical (M&E) systems from a building. 

Can include:

  • HVAC systems – removal of heating, ventilation,
    and air conditioning units, including ductwork and fans

  • Boilers and chillers

  • Pumps and pipework – including chilled and hot water systems

  • Air handling units (AHUs)

  • Sprinkler systems and other fire suppression systems

  • Power distribution systems – including cabling, trunking,
    and switchgear

  • Lighting systems – internal and external

  • Emergency lighting and fire alarms

  • Data and communication cabling

  • Security systems – CCTV, access control, intruder alarms

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Waste removal & recycling

The safe and efficient removal of waste. Using our own fleet of skips, waste material is segregated for efficient processing.

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RAAC removal services

The safe and efficient removal and disposal of RAAC – compliant with HSE guidance and site-specific plans.

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strip out projectS

Strip out projects vary by the type of business and property. We group these by industry sectors.

You can see examples of Umberslade's internal strip outs here.

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Clothier Road, Bristol

Office

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SCS

Retail

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Riley Court, University of Warwick

Education

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Genesis House

Office

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Lloyds

Office

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Brindley Place

Office

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Minimum fuss. Maximum service.

We’re dedicated to mimimising fuss and maximising our level of service.

SnagZero embodies our commitment to minimise risk, error & complication and maximise expertise, efficiency & safety to reliably deliver a high-quality project.

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