If your lease is ending soon, Stripout and Make Good services might feel like just another line item – but at Agero, we believe it’s where legacy starts. Whether you’re a tenant exiting a space or a landlord preparing for a new chapter, the way a commercial stripout is handled speaks volumes. Our Make Good services in Melbourne go beyond compliance – we bring simplicity, sustainability, and care to every exit. Here’s why your office departure deserves more attention, and how Agero helps you raise the bar even when walking out the door.
Reframing the Make Good Clause: From Transaction to Transformation
Most companies approach the end of a lease the same way: hurriedly, reactively, and with a sense of dread.
But at Agero, we’ve reframed this moment. We don’t see stripout and make good services as the cost of doing business, instead we see it as a strategic opportunity to exit with strength, honour your investment, and set up the next occupant for success.
Here’s what’s often missed:
- Poorly scoped stripouts can result in rework and disputes
- Unclear lease terms can trigger costly delays
- Last-minute bookings can lead to contractor markups
We provide clarity, structure and foresight — and clients often tell us they wish they’d started talking to us months earlier.
What’s Actually Included in a Make Good?
Many businesses underestimate the detail involved in a proper make good. It’s not just about removing partitions or repainting walls.
A well-executed Make Good service often includes:
- Full stripout of all non-base-building elements
- Electrical and data removal
- Flooring uplift and replacement
- Fire safety and HVAC decommissioning or compliance
- Repairs to walls, ceilings, and common area damage
- Cleaning, waste removal and documentation
- Handover reporting and liaison with landlords
And because Agero works end-to-end, you’re never caught between contractors. We handle the full closeout with the same care we’d apply to a new project launch.
“It’s not just what we take out. It’s how we leave it behind.”
The Sustainable Stripout: Small Decisions, Big Impact
Here’s a stat that should give you pause:
The average office stripout generates over 30kg of waste per square metre.
(Green Building Council of Australia)
Multiply that across thousands of square metres, and you’re looking at tonnes of waste — most of which ends up in landfill, despite being in good condition.
That’s why we pioneered our Sustainable Stripout program, where:
- Furniture, fittings and materials are audited and rescued
- Items are donated or resold to startups, schools, and community organisations
- Proceeds are reinvested in youth development and education projects
Your office fitout may be ending — but it can still fund opportunity, reduce environmental impact, and leave a legacy.
This isn’t just feel-good fluff. It’s:
- Good for your ESG reporting
- Great for brand equity
- And often saves you money on skip bins and tipping fees
Green Building Council of Australia – Sustainable Interiors
The Hidden Value of Partnership-Style Delivery
Here’s something we hear all the time:
“I wish we didn’t have to deal with three different people to get this done.”
That’s exactly why our clients value us. Agero’s single-point-of-contact approach means you deal with one dedicated project lead — someone who understands your lease conditions, your budget, your building, and your internal stakeholder needs.
We:
- Read your lease and explain what “make good” actually means in practice
- Negotiate scope agreement with your landlord
- Deliver on time, on budget, and with zero surprises
In fact, many of our clients hire us again before they even sign their next lease — because they trust that we’ll get them out of their current one without friction.
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Planning Your Office Stripout
To bring immediate value, here are five common missteps we help clients avoid:
- Waiting too late to plan the exit
Start 3–6 months before lease expiry. - Ignoring compliance details
Fire, HVAC, and asbestos rules are not optional. - Assuming the landlord will “sort it out”
They won’t. They’ll bill you at a premium. - Underestimating the cost of waste
Every skip costs time and money — sustainability reduces both. - Thinking you can manage trades yourself
Even if you’re good at ops, this is a specialist field.
Exit with Integrity, Leave a Legacy
In a world focused on bold beginnings and grand openings, it’s easy to forget that how we close a chapter matters just as much.
Our Stripout and Make Good services in Melbourne are about more than paint and plaster. They’re about respect — for the space, the people who occupied it, and the next story to be written.
Whether you’re a CFO focused on cost control, a People & Culture lead thinking about values, or a business owner chasing simplicity — we’re here to help you leave with confidence and purpose.
Ready to exit with ease and impact?
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Let’s raise the bar, even when the job is to walk away.
