What this job involves
Repair holes, chases and damaged finishes after fit-out removal.
Assessment before agreeing the work
Identify each exposed interface and the substrate or finish to be restored.
Scope to confirm in the quotation
Define patching, levelling, coating and matching limitations by surface.
How the cost is assessed
A reinstatement scope should follow the tenancy agreement and the landlord’s written handover requirements. Restoring a unit does not always mean removing everything: retained services, agreed fixtures and base-building finishes need to be identified before dismantling begins.
- Landlord specifications and original condition records
- Extent of partitions, ceilings, fixtures and floor finishes to remove
- Isolation or retention of electrical and plumbing services
- Waste handling, access restrictions and inspection deadlines
The final scope and price depend on the site assessment, quantities, chosen materials and agreed exclusions. Ask for an itemised quotation rather than assuming a standard rate covers every condition.
Before the site visit
- Obtain the written reinstatement schedule from the landlord.
- Identify landlord-owned items and equipment that must stay.
- Agree who can approve variations and attend the final inspection.
Arrange building-management approval and any required permits before dismantling or isolating services. Work involving regulated electrical or plumbing systems needs the appropriate licensed person. Landlord acceptance depends on the agreed scope and inspection; a service enquiry is not a guarantee of deposit release.
Check the completed work
Review patches, levels and colour or texture transitions against the agreed standard.
Agree which records, material details and follow-up items will be handed over. Record any area outside the agreed scope so it is clear what has been inspected and what still needs attention.