National Make Good Solutions (NMGS) specialises in professional make good services across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and throughout Australia. As a Registered Commercial Builder with over 50 years of experience, we deliver comprehensive end of lease make good, office stripout, and defit solutions for commercial, industrial, and warehouse properties.
Whether you’re facing end-of-lease obligations, planning a facility upgrade, or require premises reinstatement, our service-led approach ensures a seamless, stress-free experience. We manage every aspect of your make good project – from scope negotiation and project planning to trade coordination and final landlord sign-off.
Our family-owned business combines deep industry expertise with CM3-accredited safety standards, giving you peace of mind that your make good works will meet all lease requirements, on time and within budget.
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End of lease make good refers to the contractual obligation for tenants to restore a commercial or industrial property to its original condition before vacating. This lease reinstatement process ensures the premises is returned to the landlord in the agreed state, as specified in the make good clause of your commercial lease agreement.
Make good requirements typically include:
The specific scope of make good services varies depending on your lease agreement. Some landlords require full premises restoration, whilst others accept a ‘broom clean’ handover. Understanding these requirements early prevents disputes and unexpected costs at lease end.
Office stripout, also called strip out or demolition services, is the complete removal of all tenant fitouts, fixtures, and fittings from a commercial space. Stripout is typically the first major phase of end of lease make good when your lease requires full restoration to base building condition.
Office defit is a more selective approach that removes specific fitout elements whilst preserving others. Rather than complete strip out, defit focuses on targeted removal based on lease requirements or landlord negotiations.
National Make Good Solutions removes the hassle from property relocation. We will plan and manage your entire project for simplicity and consistency. Our full suite of make good services includes:
We use advanced core drilling equipment to penetrate various surfaces and solve structural problems.
We inspect, dismantle, remove, and manage all standard rack systems for warehouse applications
We specialise in electrical works, including assembly, installation, testing, diagnosis, maintenance, and repair.
We simplify workplaces by adding or removal of unnecessary line markings previously used to manage floor and road traffic.
We inspect and repair existing cracks and holes, remove old paint, and update paint on walls and ceiling surfaces.
We specialise in the application of plasterboard, suspended ceilings, fire rating systems, acoustic tiles, and composite wall linings.
We offer plumbing installation and maintenance services, including gutters, roofing, water supply, gas, drainage, and sewerage systems.
We clean dirt and debris from floors, shampoo rugs, wash walls and glass, remove rubbish, and perform routine maintenance.
Office stripout specifically refers to the demolition and removal of all tenant fitouts, fixtures, and fittings from a commercial space, essentially returning it to a ‘shell’ or base building condition.
Make good is the broader term that encompasses stripout plus all restoration works required to meet lease obligations—including repairs, painting, cleaning, and service reinstatement. Every office stripout is part of make good, but not every make good requires full stripout. The extent depends on your specific lease requirements.
Whether office defit is required depends entirely on your commercial lease make good clause. Some leases require full restoration to base building (full defit), whilst others permit leaving certain fitouts in place. Common scenarios include: full defit back to bare floors and walls, selective defit removing only specific items, or minimal defit where most fitouts remain if the landlord approves. Always review your lease carefully and consider seeking our professional advice to determine exactly what’s required. We can also negotiate with landlords to minimise unnecessary defit work.
The tenant is responsible for make good costs unless your lease specifically states otherwise. This is a standard commercial lease obligation. However, cost can sometimes be negotiated: some landlords may agree to absorb certain works if they benefit the next tenant, others may offer ‘make good contributions’ if you vacate early, and occasionally departing tenants negotiate the incoming tenant taking over certain fitouts. The financial obligation is typically the departing tenant’s, which is why understanding scope and negotiating requirements early can save significant money.
Standard make good services typically include: removal of tenant partitions, fitouts, and fixtures; patching and repairing walls and floors; reinstatement of electrical and plumbing systems; removal of tenant cabling and data infrastructure; painting walls and ceilings; carpet and floor treatment (or removal); final comprehensive cleaning; and rubbish removal and site clearance. Industrial make good may also include racking removal, floor sealing, line marking removal, and loading dock restoration. The specific scope is defined by your lease make good clause. Our team reviews this carefully and ensures all required work is completed to landlord satisfaction.
Yes, we specialise in live-site make good works. Many clients need to maintain partial operations whilst their lease runs out or need to vacate in stages. We accommodate this by: scheduling disruptive work outside business hours, creating safe zones and temporary barriers, coordinating with your operations team, staging works to maintain access to essential areas, and adjusting schedules as your needs evolve. This is particularly common in warehouse make good projects where operations continue in parts of the facility. Our flexibility and experience working in occupied buildings ensures your business continuity whilst we deliver the required make good works.
