WHITEBOXING & MAKE-GOOD WORKS

PREPARE THE SPACE
FOR WHAT COMES NEXT

Commercial whiteboxing, strip-out, make-good and reinstatement works for properties changing tenant, use or fit-out stage.

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✓WHITEBOXING

✓STRIP-OUT
WORKS

✓MAKE-GOOD &
REINSTATEMENT

✓COMMERCIAL
HANDOVER

WHAT WHITEBOXING AND MAKE-GOOD WORKS ARE FOR

Whiteboxing and make-good work normally arise when a commercial space is changing tenant, changing use or needs to be prepared for a new fit-out.

The work is therefore different from a renovation: the objective is usually to strip back, reinstate, repair or prepare the space to an agreed handover condition.

BEST SUITED TO

Landlords, property managers, tenants, retail properties, offices and commercial spaces approaching handover, reletting or a new fit-out.

TYPICAL WHITEBOXING & MAKE-GOOD WORK

Strip-Out Works

Removal of suitable non-required fittings, finishes and tenant-specific elements.

Make-Good Works

Repair and reinstatement work required to return areas to an agreed condition.

Partition Removal

Suitable removal or alteration of partitions and associated finishes.

Ceiling Repairs

Suitable ceiling reinstatement and repairs following alterations or strip-out.

Painting & Finishing

Painting and finishing work required to achieve the agreed handover condition.

Floor Repairs

Suitable repairs or reinstatement of affected floor finishes.

Services Make-Safe

Suitable coordination of electrical, plumbing or other service requirements affected by the scope.

Handover Preparation

Final repair and finishing items required before the space is handed over or prepared for its next use.

HOW WE HANDLE A WHITEBOXING OR MAKE-GOOD SCOPE

Confirm Condition

Understand the existing space and required handover condition.

Define the Scope

Identify what must be removed, retained, repaired or reinstated.

Coordinate the Work

Plan strip-out, repairs, finishes and associated trades.

Prepare for Handover

Complete the agreed scope and close out the work.

PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS

The required handover condition should be clearly defined.

Tenant-specific installations may need removal or reinstatement.

Hidden conditions can become visible after strip-out begins.

Electrical, plumbing and HVAC services may be affected by the scope.

Existing finishes may require matching, repair or replacement.

Programme and access requirements should be established before work starts.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is whiteboxing?

Whiteboxing generally means preparing a commercial space for its next use or fit-out by removing, repairing or reinstating suitable elements to an agreed condition.

What are make-good works?

Make-good works restore or reinstate areas following a tenancy, alteration or another agreed change to the property.

Is whiteboxing the same as renovation?

No. A renovation normally changes or improves the space. Whiteboxing normally strips back or prepares the space for handover or its next fit-out.

Can several trades be required?

Yes. Whiteboxing can involve building work, ceilings, painting, flooring, electrical, plumbing and other trades depending on the existing space.

Do you need a landlord specification?

Where an agreed handover or reinstatement specification exists, it is useful for defining the required scope. Otherwise the requirement can be assessed from available information and the site.

NEED TO WHITEBOX OR MAKE GOOD A COMMERCIAL SPACE?

Tell us the property, current condition, required handover condition and intended timing.

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