As a full service construction company, we here at A1 Precision Solutions work with many different types of clients who have a lot of different needs. One common project that we’re enlisted to do is around our demolition services, but at the same time, a lot of clients come to us with a demolition project when in reality, they may need something else. This usually comes about at end of lease time when the client is trying to get their building back to the state that it was in when they first rented it.

All of this is because as a commercial tenant, the client may have made some modifications to a building, and now those modifications need to be removed. Because of this, the client immediately things “I need some demolition experts.” Here we’re talking about removal of internal walls, or carpeting, or other commercial fit out items. But in actual fact, a lot of businesses are actually looking for a make good service rather than a demolition service; thankfully, we do both.

The Different Between Demolition And Make Good

Demolitions and make goods are often confused. This is because a big part of the make good process can be the demolition work itself. A make good is a lot more though.

A make good refers to a commercial tenants obligation to return the building or premises back to how it was when they first rented it. This can vary of course. Some buildings are just a shell when they’re first rented, others may have basic facilities already installed. With that, landlords may want to keep some elements of the tenants fit out; this can all be negotiated.

Because of this, a make good often involves removing the fit out (i.e. demolition) while also involving repairs or installation of other items.

For example, an office tenant may have used the existing carpeting in a building, but also installed a number of partitioned offices, and in doing so, damaged the existing carpet. A make good of the facility may involve the demolition work of removing the partitioned offices while also repairing the carpet to a suitable level. Another example may be the typical demolition work involved in stripping out a building while also repainting it to more neutral colours that aren’t the old tenant’s brand colours. It can really vary.

All in all, a make good is a much fuller and in depth service than a simple demolition.

So What Do You Need?

Well, this all depends on the exact nature of the project, why you’re doing it, and if it’s end of lease work, what’s in your lease agreement.

Of course sometimes demolition work is just that: demolition work. It has nothing to do with an end of lease situation and a client just needs something removed. Other times, a client needs demolition and repair; so basically a make good.

Some clients will have a good idea of what they need, of course, while others need experts to speak to so that they themselves can understand the project better. We can help either way.

If You Need Help, Speak To Us

We’ve worked with clients in a number of different situations, including ones who are quite sure what they need. It’s easy to say “check your lease agreement,” but clients may not have the experience to understand the nuance of what’s required to finalise a commercial lease. In a situation like this, it can be useful to speak to your landlord, but it can also be useful to speak to a commercial construction company like A1 Precision Solutions. We have experience here and can help navigate and clarify the requirements.

That being said, it’s important that you start working with us early. This way we can have plenty of time to plan the project and make sure it goes smoothly.