Commercial De-fits and Make Goods
Full strip-out to site handback, coordinated by one team, delivered on time.
Anchor Building Services manages the whole commercial defit process from start to finish.
We manage commercial defits and make goods end to end, from full strip-out through to site handback, coordinating every trade so you’re not chasing different contractors or worrying about a delayed handback.
We work across retail, office, industrial, and hospitality spaces throughout Queensland. Whatever your lease requires, we’ll scope it properly, price it upfront, and deliver it on time and up to the required standard.
Commercial Defits & Make Good Services
From initial scope review through to site handback, Anchor Building Services coordinates every trade and every step.
You deal with one point of contact throughout.
- Demolition: structural removal of walls, partitions, and fixtures
- Walls, ceilings, and floors: reinstatement and repair to original or agreed condition
- Electrical and air conditioning: safe removal and isolation of all services
- Plumbing: disconnection and removal of installed plumbing as required
- Patch and paint: full surface preparation and repainting to handback standard
- Fire services: smoke alarms, sprinklers, and related systems reinstated correctly, including after-hours isolation where required
- Grinding and surface preparation: floor prep and grinding as needed
- Specialised trades: we bring in the right people for every aspect of the scope as required
- Waste disposal and recycling: responsible disposal of all waste, with salvageable materials recycled where possible
Industries We Support
The Commercial Defit Process With Anchor
A typical commercial defit or make good with Anchor Building Services runs from initial contact to site handback in one to four weeks, depending on the scope.
Here’s how it works:
1
Planning/Discovery
Contact us with your end date and any make good documentation from your lease. The sooner we hear from you, the more flexibility we have to plan the job properly.
2
Site meeting and scope review
We meet you onsite to assess the space, understand the requirements, and clarify what the lease obliges you to return.
3
Quote submitted
We provide a detailed, itemised quote with no hidden costs. You know exactly what you’re getting and what it covers.
4
Contract awarded and works scheduled
Once you’re happy to proceed, we lock in a start date and get the trades coordinated.
5
Works delivered
Anchor manages every trade through the process, keeping the job moving and communicating with you along the way.
6
Site handback
We complete a final walkthrough and hand the site back in the condition agreed, ready for your lease to close out.
Areas we service
South East Queensland
Let Anchor Building Services help with your South East Queensland fit out or renovation.
We service everywhere from Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Toowoomba and everywhere in between.
The Anchor Difference
Proven Project Management
Anchor Building provide optimised plans, clear timeframes, take action and deliver to the project plan and purpose.
Certified & Compliant
We ensure all trades are licensed and certified for your peace of mind. We operate to the highest compliance requirements including ISO, CM3 and WPCG.
Highest Industry Standards
Quality workmanship to code. Safety induction procedures from residential dwellings to high security government sites.
Streamlined Trades
We embrace new technology to enhance our capabilities and streamline project delivery across South East Queensland and Australia.
Extensive Industry Experience
With 20 years in operation and under the directorship of a qualified Builder, you can be confident we have the knowledge and expertise to get the job done right, the first time.
Defit and Make Good FAQs
How do I know what my make good obligations are?
Your make good obligations are defined in your lease. The requirements vary from lease to lease, which is why we review that documentation before scoping the work. We’ll help you understand what’s required and make sure the scope we propose covers it.
How quickly can you get started?
We work with a large network of subcontractors across Queensland, which means we can absorb fast turnarounds even in a busy market. Get in touch as early as possible with your end date and we’ll work backwards from there. The more notice we have, the more options we have.
Can you work after hours or on weekends?
Yes. We regularly work weekends and after hours where the job requires it. This is particularly common in tenancies surrounded by other active businesses, where minimising disruption to neighbouring tenants is important.
What happens if my make good isn't done properly?
A substandard make good can affect your lease handback negotiations and may result in additional costs to bring the space up to the required standard. We have a strong track record of getting it right first time, which is why call-backs are rare.
Do you handle the waste and recycling?
Yes, waste disposal is included as part of our service. Where possible, we salvage old cable, metal, and other materials and recycle them rather than sending everything to landfill.
What size or type of spaces do you work in?
We work across retail, office, industrial, and hospitality spaces throughout Queensland. We’re experienced in both single-tenancy and multi-tenancy environments and understand how to manage works with minimal disruption to surrounding occupants.
Ready to Start Your Commercial Defit?
Get in touch today. Tell us your end date and we’ll take it from there.