Start with the actual address
Council requirements vary in the Inner West. Your street address decides which council and controls apply.
49 suburbs in the Inner West
Strip outs & internal demolition Inner West.
Interior removal for homes, offices and shops, planned around the structure and finishes that stay. We agree the room-by-room scope, access and waste removal before work starts.
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Strip outs & internal demolition · 49 suburbsFind your
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Every suburb we cover in the Inner West has its own strip outs & internal demolition page, with the local checks and a quote form set to that suburb.
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Strip outs & internal demolition in the Inner WestRemove the fit-out.
Protect what stays.
Three decisions set the scope and the price. We agree each one with you in writing before the work is booked.
Rooms and finishes
Define the kitchens, bathrooms, cabinetry, floor finishes, ceilings and non-structural partitions to remove. Mark retained items clearly.
Retained structure
A wall cannot be treated as non-structural from its appearance alone. Structural or partial demolition requires assessment, approved details and any necessary engineering.
Suspected asbestos in the fit-out?An occupied property
Discuss access hours, common areas, lifts, neighbouring occupants and the route for material removal. Agree service isolation and protection before starting.
Our work in the Inner WestA closer look
at interior removal.
Removing internal linings by hand while retaining the building’s exposed framework.
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Strip outs & internal demolition costsWhat shapes
the price?
The rooms, materials, retained finishes, access and load-out arrangements determine the price. Suspected asbestos and structural work are assessed separately.
Get a free quoteSydney market guide
Not Active’s price list. Each site is quoted individually. Checked 12 October 2026.
Room strip-outs
| Job | Typical range | What the figure covers |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen strip-out, standard kitchen | $1,500–$3,000per kitchen | GST not stated. NSW guide (September 2026): cabinetry, benchtop, splashback and appliances out, walls left standing. Waste removal $400–$900 on top; a small galley costs less, a large kitchen up to $6,000. |
| Bathroom strip-out and disposal | $1,150–$3,450per bathroom | Inc. GST (Sydney cost guide, October 2026). A NSW guide puts the strip-out alone at $1,200–$2,500, without disposal. |
| Laundry strip-out | $600–$1,500per laundry | GST not stated. NSW guide’s Sydney rate (October 2026), for a 4–6 m² laundry with a 2–3 m³ skip. |
Home and office strip-outs
| Job | Typical range | What the figure covers |
|---|---|---|
| Home interior strip-out | $1,500–$5,000per job | GST not stated. NSW guide (August 2026): kitchens, bathrooms, floor coverings, linings and non-structural walls; a kitchen and bathroom in an occupied home is $2,500–$6,000. |
| Office strip-out | $30–$150per m² | GST not stated. Sydney fit-out guide (September 2026): $30–$50 basic, $50–$80 standard, $80–$150 or more for complex tenancies. |
What these rates cover
For non-structural strip-outs with the walls and structure left standing. Asbestos, structural work and difficult access (stairs, lifts, long carries) are usually priced on top.
Your property in the Inner WestBefore work
starts.
For apartments, shops and offices, check building or strata access rules as well as any council approval conditions. Confirm lift use, common-area protection and permitted working hours.
Checks for each council area
Open the council that covers your property.
Burwood
Permits for the road and footpath
Burwood needs a permit before anyone uses, closes or works on its road, footpath or nature strip, including for loading, work zones and hoardings.
Burwood permits for work on council property (opens in a new tab)Canada Bay
Skips on the road need approval
A skip on your own block needs no application. One on a Canada Bay road needs council approval, fees and a refundable bond, a week at a time, so we load on your block wherever we can.
Canada Bay skip bins on public land (opens in a new tab)City of Sydney
You may need a traffic plan
Some City of Sydney approvals need a construction traffic management plan, which sets out how trucks, loading and pedestrians are handled. If yours does, we work to it.
City of Sydney construction traffic plans (opens in a new tab)Load on site where you can
City of Sydney expects loading to happen inside the site. If that isn’t possible, an on-street works zone needs its own approval, and some streets aren’t suitable.
City of Sydney works-zone approval (opens in a new tab)Cumberland
Permits for skips, fencing and trucks
Cumberland needs a permit for a skip on the road, another to fence off part of a road or footpath, and a hoarding permit for temporary fencing on a footpath. A works zone for trucks is a separate application.
Cumberland works within roads and footpaths (opens in a new tab)Parramatta
Apply before using the street
A skip or building waste bin on a Parramatta street or footpath needs a Waste Container Permit, applied for before any work in the road reserve. Hoardings and scaffolding over the road need approval too.
Parramatta permits for temporary use of public space (opens in a new tab)Council guidance checked between 15 September 2026 and 2 October 2026. These are matters to check, not a determination for an individual address. Your council or certifier confirms what applies.
How a strip-out runsFrom enquiry
to handover.
Three stages, in the order they happen. Who arranges each item is agreed before the job is booked.
- 01
Mark the removal scope
Agree the rooms, finishes and retained features, and resolve structural or suspected asbestos concerns.
- 02
Prepare the work area
Confirm disconnections, access and protection, including any arrangements for occupied or shared areas.
- 03
Strip out and clear
Remove the agreed interior elements, take the material away and leave the space to the agreed handover condition.
Quotes are free. Call 7 days, 7am–7pm, or send the details and photos with the form below.
More about strip outs & internal demolitionHow much does a kitchen or bathroom strip-out cost?
At typical Sydney market rates, a standard kitchen strip-out is $1,500–$3,000 per kitchen (GST not stated) and a bathroom $1,150–$3,450 per bathroom with disposal, inc. GST. Asbestos behind the linings, structural work and difficult access are priced on top, and your free written quote sets your price.
Can a partial demolition be quoted as a smaller full demolition?
No. Keeping neighbouring structures and finishes adds access, protection and structural requirements that floor area alone doesn’t show, so it’s assessed on its own.
Can materials be salvaged?
Items you nominate before the quote is finalised can be set aside, depending on their condition and how they come out. We agree the specific items rather than assuming everything can be reused.
Can people keep using the rest of the building?
Often, yes. The work area is separated and protected, and the route material takes out is planned around shared stairs, lifts and corridors.
What if there’s a safety concern during the work?
Keep out of the work area and call the site contact, who is agreed before work starts, along with how neighbours can raise a concern. For immediate danger, call emergency services.
Strip outs & internal demolition across SydneyElsewhere
in Sydney?
We cover 297 suburbs across 8 areas of Sydney. Choose the area where the work is.
Get a free quote
Let’s plan your strip-out
in the Inner West.
Send room photos or marked-up plans showing what comes out and what stays. Include access restrictions, building rules and your preferred programme.
0402 548 0047 days a week · 7am–7pm- We talk it throughThe work, what stays and when you need it done.
- We look at the siteWhere the job needs it, before we price the work.
- You get a written quoteThe scope, separately priced items and the agreed finish.