Demolition and Strip-Out Services in Sydney CBD

Commercial Interior Strip-Out

Soft strip and hard strip of office, retail, and hospitality tenancies for lease end make-good, refits, and change of use. Partitions, ceilings, fitouts, raised floors, and mechanical services removed to shell or to specification. After-hours and weekend working available where building access or noise restrictions require it.

Common across: CBD towers, Surry Hills offices, Pyrmont creative precincts, Haymarket retail

Structural Demolition

Full structural demolition of commercial and mixed-use buildings for redevelopment. Controlled demolition in built-up areas – no open drop, full hoarding, vibration management, and dust suppression throughout. Construction Management Plan prepared and lodged with City of Sydney Council as part of the pre-demolition scope.

Common across: CBD and CBD fringe, Ultimo, Pyrmont, Chippendale

Heritage Partial Demolition

Selective demolition of non-heritage additions and internal fitouts within heritage-listed buildings. The Sydney CBD has significant heritage stock – particularly in The Rocks, Macquarie Street, and parts of the commercial core. Partial demolition requires careful methodology to preserve listed fabric while completing the required works.

Common in: The Rocks, Macquarie Street, CBD conservation precincts

Basement and Bulk Excavation

Multi-level basement excavation for CBD residential and commercial developments. Adjacent building protection, shoring and retention coordination, dewatering management, and rock breaking where required. Spoil removal coordinated to minimise impact on surrounding streets and traffic.

Common across: CBD and immediate fringe where high-rise development is active

Early Works Demolition

Demolition of structures as early works within larger CBD construction programs. Sequencing and handover to the following contractor coordinated to program requirements. Experience working within principal contractor-managed sites, with SWMS, induction, and site-specific safety plans all in place before commencement.

Common across: major CBD redevelopment sites under principal contractor programs

Asbestos Removal and Management

Licensed asbestos inspection, removal, EPA-compliant disposal, and hygienist clearance certificate for older CBD buildings. Pre-1987 commercial and industrial buildings in and around the CBD frequently contain asbestos in ceiling tiles, pipe lagging, floor tiles, and wall linings. All asbestos management handled as part of the demolition scope.

Applicable to: all pre-1987 commercial buildings in and around the CBD

A commercial building in Pyrmont was referred to us for full structural demolition ahead of a residential redevelopment. The building’s age meant asbestos was present in ceiling tiles and pipe lagging throughout. The site fronted a busy pedestrian route requiring full hoarding and footpath management throughout works.

We prepared and lodged the Construction Management Plan with City of Sydney Council, obtained Traffic Management Plan approval from Transport for NSW for the temporary footpath closure, and coordinated utility disconnections across all three services. SafeWork NSW notification was lodged 5 business days before works commenced.

Licensed asbestos removal was completed first, with clearance certification issued before structural demolition commenced. Full structural demolition was completed with continuous dust suppression and noise management in accordance with the CMP. The site was handed over cleared and levelled to the developer’s civil contractor with all compliance documentation.

Scope: CMP preparation + asbestos removal + full structural demolition + site clearance | Location: Pyrmont, City of Sydney Council

Our Location

Rose Bay Office – Serving Sydney CBD

Get It Away operates from 643 Old South Head Road, Rose Bay NSW 2029. Our Rose Bay office gives us direct access to Sydney CBD projects without cross-city delays. We are familiar with City of Sydney Council requirements, the accredited certifiers who work across CBD demolition projects, and the site-specific access and traffic constraints that come with working in Sydney’s urban core.

CBD project management is a specialised skill. Our team’s experience with Construction Management Plans, Traffic Management Plans, heritage compliance, and principal contractor site requirements means we do not need a learning curve on your project.

We also operate from our Smithfield office, giving us full coverage across Greater Sydney for projects that span multiple areas.

Rose Bay office – 15 min from Sydney CBD via Eastern Distributor